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the plan

the guide

2 Editor’s Itinerary

ENTERTAINMENT

"Exhibitionism" lands at Navy Pier, giving rock fans an inside look at The Rolling Stones.

>>WICKER PARK

So you only have an hour a half? Here's a quick breakdown of Wicker Park

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SHOPPING

Razny's shiny new shop is worth the time. VMR's highstyle finds merit the climb.

2 Ask the Expert Kira Leigh The Westin Michigan Avenue

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A look inside the issue with Where's new editor.

4 Hot Dates April Highlights This month, take in a stellar show, grab cocktails for charity or laugh with big-name comics

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GALLERIES & ANTIQUES

Follow the lady at "Anonymous Women," a showcase of photos by Patty Carrol featuring hidden women.

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DINING

Take a dive at Logan Square hangout The Native or go incognito at River North's new SafeHouse.

The MCA Chicago pays homage to our teen years with their exhibit "Eternal Youth."

48 Chicago Your Way For thrills, serenity or family fun, our recs around the city Outings and activities personalized to your style COVER PROMOTION The city comes alive as the sun goes down. PHOTO BY TOM ROSSITER

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6 Drink It In Fill your eyes with amazing views at these seven bars

12 Painted Past Artist Marcos Raya reminisces on Pilsen's golden bohemian era and gives his favorite local spots

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EDITOR’S ITINERARY

Ask the Expert

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Wicker Park

Let’s start with a simple question: Are you hungry? Wicker Park has a slew of amazing eateries. It's impossible not to mention Big Star (1531 N. Damen St.) for tacos and tequila. In the summer, their patio is one of the city’s most popular, so unless you get a lucky spot, you might not have time for a seat in the sun (don’t worry, inside is just as airy and lively). One of our new obsessions is Mahalo (1501 N. Milwaukee Ave.), a Hawaiianinspired restaurant focused on delicious poke bowls, tropical cocktails served out of pineapples and a laidback, beachy vibe. If the weather’s nice, their colorful, surfer-chic roof is open, so grab a fruity drink and catch some rays. Feeling full? Head to The 606, Chicago’s version of New York’s High Line park. Formerly the Bloomingdale Line, this park runs from Wicker Park through Logan Square and features murals, temporary art displays and a enough flowering foliage to make it feel like

a secret garden. Before you jet off, stop by Art+Science (1554 N. Milwaukee Ave.) for a quick hair touchup. Created by Paul Wilson and David Raccuglia (the founder of American Crew grooming products), they specialize in giving dudes the perfect ‘do. Ladies, don't fret, Wicker Park’s full-service salon is equally skilled at women’s cuts and colors. Art+Science has carved out a niche for itself as the place to go for more modern, daring styles, so don’t be afraid to ask for something, shall we say, cutting edge. Mahalo rooftop

Q: Where's the best spot to unwind in Chicago? A: Tanta [118 W. Grand Ave.] in River North is one of my favorite spots for an exotic craft cocktail. The “El Chingon” is spicy and refreshing. Q: What’s the one thing you always recommend to your friends when they visit? A: The architectural boat tours are the best tours in Chicago. They’re interesting and informative. Q: What is your favorite hidden gem restaurant? A: Club Lago [331 W. Superior] has an Italian tavern setting from the ’50s. The service, food and atmosphere are right out of a “Goodfellas”-type movie. Q: What’s your favorite neighborhood to explore? A: Bucktown/Wicker Park is always interesting. It’s colorful, with trendy boutiques, restaurants and people from all walks of life. It’s like New York’s SoHo. Q: What’s a good way for visitors to sneak in a little exercise? A: We have the RunWestin program, which includes bi-weekly runs of various lengths and paths, hosted by our talented Katie Snowden.

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Despite growing up in Northwest Indiana, I’ve been a Chicagoan my entire life (admittedly, not that long). So when the opportunity came to join Where as the new editor, I was filled with pride. While Chicago has had some unflattering headlines recently, it’s still a one-of-a-kind destination. This month, we focused on the city's incredible art and architecture. From the sweeping skylines (page 6) to the politically-charged murals of Pilsen (page 12), there’s never a shortage of things to see. Especially now, when Broadway’s “Aladdin” starts its national tour. We sat down with Prince Ali himself to talk about the excitement coming to our stage (page 14). Whether you’re a local or just visiting, I urge you to take advantage of everything Chicago has to offer. You won’t be disappointed.

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Odysseo

Perhaps best described as an amped up Cirque du Soleil on horseback, Odysseo by Cavalia is a kaleidoscopic mix of acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians and—count ‘em—65 horses. The $30 million production didn’t skimp on scenery: There’s a three-story mountain, a 40,000 gallon lake and video screens three times as large as the cinema. The entire spectacle takes place under an enormous football field-sized tent at Soldier Field. Tickets start at $34.50. South Lot, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, 1.866.999.8111, cavalia.net

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1 ROCK YOUR BRAIN AND VOCAL CORDS > WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS A little bit nerdy, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll: Bookworms, show off your smarts at Wednesday night’s new trivia contest, while rockstars take center stage on Thursday to belt out hits alongside a full band during live band karaoke. Oh, and there are $4 Chicago craft beers, so everyone can have a blast. 63 W. Ontario St., 312.943.2252, hardrock.com/chicago

miere by Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman. Tickets start at $34. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, 312.386.8905, joffrey.org 3 WEST LOOP SHAKEDOWN > APRIL 3 The West Loop’s top mixologists are engaging in some friendly competition for charity. Cocktail craftsmen from spots like Honey’s Chicago, MoneyGun, The Betty and Fox Bar are slinging drinks featuring the night’s special ingredient: Banhez mezcal. 6 p.m. Tickets, $30 pre-sale, $35 at the door. Nellcôte, 833 W. Randolph St., nellcoterestaurant.com

ALI WONG > APRIL 8 Fresh off the success of her Netflix special, “Ali Wong: Baby Cobra,” the comedian, new mom and “American Housewife” actress brings her hilarious stand-up to the Chicago Theatre. Tickets start at $39.50. 175 N. State St., 1.800.745.3000, thechicagotheatre.com 4

THE JOFFREY BALLET PRESENTS 'GLOBAL VISIONARIES' > APRIL 26MAY 7 The Joffrey Ballet raises the proverbial bar — err, barre? — to close out its season. This limited 10-show engagement features three contemporary ballets as well as a world pre2

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APRIL 19 MIKE POSNER AND THE LEGENDARY MIKE POSNER BAND The raspy crooner of hits like “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” and “Cooler Than Me” takes centerstage at the House of Blues Chicago for an intimate concert. Tickets are $20. 329 N. Dearborn St., 312.923.2000, houseofblues.com/ chicago APRIL23 BILLY BOB THORNTON AND THE BOXMASTERS Fun fact: The “Bad Santa” and “Sling Blade” actor is also a rocker. He and his band will play tunes from their Tea Surfing album at Joe’s Live in Rosemont. Tickets (general admission) are $10. 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. 847.261.0392, joesliverosemont.com

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APRIL 3 'TODRICK HALL PRESENTS STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ' Talk about a rare combination: Todrick Hall is a star on Broadway, YouTube and MTV. Now the actor/singer/ dancer is bringing his considerable talents— and 20 original songs— to his own show, a modern musical riff on “The Wizard of Oz.” Tickets start at $35. The Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.283.7244, Theportagetheater.com

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Drink it in Sip a cocktail, grab a bite and soak in the scenery at these premium perches across the city

LH Rooftop Nestled alongside the Chicago River, this trilevel behemoth offers a line of sight down Chicago’s main aquatic thoroughfare. The firstlevel indoor bar accepts reservations, while the second-level outdoor terrace is first-comefirst-serve and the third level is reserved for statement-making private events. Chef Jacob Verstegen helms the broad American menu, which features everything from chicken wings to dry-aged duck breast. 85 E. Upper Wacker Dr., 312.357.1200, Londonhousechicago.com

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If it’s fine dining that you crave, this Michelinstarred Streeterville restaurant on the 18th floor is the place to go. It’s a collab between Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality (of Shake Shack and Gramercy Tavern fame) and Best Bar in the World. Created by Aaron Lirette, the main menu features decadent dishes like duck consommé, while the terrace has

a smaller—though equally delicious— menu that’s currently being revamped. 259 E. Erie St., 312.337.0101, greenriverchi.com

North Pond

Cindy’s Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, there’s hardly a time when Cindy’s isn’t a good choice for booze and bites. Overlooking Millennium Park and Lake Michigan, the Chicago Athletic Association’s crown jewel features a glass-covered, airy interior restaurant and terrace complete with a cozy fire pit. Chef de Cuisine Keith Potter keeps the menu fresh with seasonal changes, while “spirit guide” Nandini Khaund has created an innovative drink menu chock-full of complex cocktails like the We’ll Always Have Paris (Citadelle gin, Cocchi Americano, fresh strawberry, house-made pistachio milk, date syrup, cardamom, lemon and rose petal). 12 S. Michigan Ave., 312.792.3502, cindysrooftop.com 8 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 017

A rare ground-floor restaurant with stunning scenery, North Pond lives up to its name: It’s located directly on Lincoln Park’s meticulously manicured shore. Chef and partner Bruce Sherman, who earned the prestigious James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: Great Lakes Region in 2012, created the French-American menu which includes items such as wild pheasant and slow-roasted Red Sea trout. 2610 N. Canon Dr., 773.477.5845, northpondrestaurant.com

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Take in the city, Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan all at once, rain or shine. The top of the Hotel Lincoln features a retractable roof, making this 140-seat bar one of city’s few all-season hotspots. During the summer, a young crowd gathers to sip $5 Tecates or splurge on bottle service. 1816 N. Clark St., 312.254.4747, jparkerchicago.com

The downtown skyline is perhaps the only thing that can rival the beauty housed in the Art Institute, which is why the museum’s restaurant is a mustvisit. The interior was recently redecorated in chic shades of gray and brown, while chef, partner and James Beard Award-winner Tony Mantuano refreshed the contemporary Mediterranean menu. 159 E. Monroe St., 312.443.8650, terzopianochicago.com

Signature Room If you’re going for pure altitude, there’s no beating the Signature Room, which sits 95 floors up at the Hancock building. Executive chef Cardel Reid focuses the menu on sustainable ingredients—especially seafood—sourced as locally as possible. Word to the wise: Reservations are highly recommended; these views are a prized commodity on clear nights. 875 N. Michigan Ave., 312.787.9596, signatureroom.com 9

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Where the Art Is It’s Chicago’s Year of Public Art and there’s never been a better time to experience creativity on the streets —so go ahead, take a pic

“UNTITLED” PABLO PICASSO RICHARD J. DALEY CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 50 W. WASHINGTON ST. The abstract design wasn’t originally popular when the monument was erected in 1967, but 50 years later it’s an iconic part of the city’s landscape. So much so that Patricia Stratton, a Northwestern grad and vocal art advocate,has written a book entirely dedicated to the sculpture, “The Chicago Picasso: A Point of Departure,” to be released this month.

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“FOUNTAIN OF TIME” LORADO TAFT WASHINGTON PARK MIDWAY PLAISANCE AND 59TH ST. A dramatic figure—the embodiment of time— looms over a 110-foot-long line of humanity. The people represent universal themes like love, war and the circle of life, all of which eventually fall to enduring time. The fountain was inspired by Henry Austin Dobson’s poetic words: “Time goes, you say? Ah, no! Alas, Time stays, we go.”

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“FLAMINGO” ALEXANDER CALDER FEDERAL CENTER PLAZA DEARBORN ST. AND ADAMS ST. Flanked by three Mies van der Rohe-designed buildings, the sculpture’s sweeping, colorful arcs are a stark contrast to the dark, rectangular, steel and glass buildings. Despite being 53 feet tall, the sculpture doesn’t feel overbearing because of its open structure.

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“REVOLUTIONS” SHEPARD FAIREY LOWER LAKE SHORE DRIVE AND GRAND AVE. Most remembered as the artist behind Obama’s famous “Hope” poster, Shepard Fairey created this mural with art from his “Revolutions” project, which was inspired by punk, rock, jazz and hip-hop 12-inch record albums. “I WILL” ELLSWORTH KELLY LINCOLN PARK, LAKE SHORE DRIVE AND FULLERTON AVE. After the Great Chicago Fire, the city adopted a new motto: “I will.” Well, we did. And to celebrate that fact, Ellsworth Kelly erected this stainless steel column in 1981 to symbolize the skyscrapers that were born from Chicago’s ashes. “BIG BEAVER” NORMAN TAIT THE FIELD MUSEUM,1400 S. LAKE SHORE DRIVE The 65-foot totem was created in the traditional mode and tells the legend of the artist’s indigenous American ancestors (from the Nisga’a Tsimshian group) and how they came to use a beaver as their clan symbol. 11

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Marcos Raya

ART SCENE

Painted Past Artist Marcos Raya has seen Pilsen evolve over 40 years— here, he shares where to find the neighborhood’s bohemian roots MARCOS RAYA THRIVES ON CONFLICT. Once described as the “Outlaw of 18th Street” by the Chicago Reader, Raya is an artist inspired by political unrest. So it makes sense that the current societal climate is a prime canvas for Mexican-born artist. “For me, it’s always been political,” he says. “I have a mural called ‘Cataclysm’ that I painted in 1997, and it was prophetic because what’s in the mural is exactly what’s happening today.” The painting, a giant 8-foot high, 20-foot wide work, depicts war, racism and the struggle of the working class against the government. It’s his keen ability to capture the 12 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 017

“Prevent World War III”

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strife of the moment that has made Raya popular nationwide. Currently, his work is on display at The National Museum of Mexican Art in their “Memoria Presente: An Artistic Journey” exhibit, which runs through August 13. He’s also prepping for a retrospective at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in June. As a 40-year resident of Pilsen, Raya has become ingrained in the community. He’s seen it turn from a dangerous drugaddled neighborhood to a bohemian refuge to its current mid-gentrification condition. “When I arrived in Chicago in 1964, in their heads, people were still in the ’50s. It was so racist in that neighborhood I couldn’t even walk the streets,” he remembers. Now the area is gentrifying and peaceful, but to Raya it has comes at the price of the struggling artists who no longer call the area home. “Unfortunately, a lot of people have already left,” he laments. Still Raya finds refuge in a few spots that have retained their heritage. Here, he names his favorites.

“PREVENT WORLD WAR III” Raya passes this antiwar mural on 18th St. and Western Ave. every day. He, along with 10 artists, created the work in the summer of 1980. This year, he updated his panel to show Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump struggling over a missile. “The only reason I go to the street to paint something is because I want to paint a message,” he says. “Not because I want to decorate a street.” BISTRO 18° The kitchen is helmed by Rafael Bautista, a native of Mexico City, so authenticity is this restaurant’s strong suit. “The atmosphere remains me of Greenwich Village in New York City,” says Raya. 1640 W. 18th St., 312. 493.8258. LA CATRINA CAFÉ A mom-and-pop shop, this café is one of Raya’s faves because of their commitment 7 pt, to the arts: The walls featuresCaption a rotating Myriad Pro selection of work, while the café makes a Semi-bold Sr point to host events like open mics for local Medium fl creatives. 1011 W. 18th St., 312. 532.6817.

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“Cataclysm”

Creative Spaces Pilsen is alive with a vibrant music and arts scene. Here are our picks for where to listen, see and mingle.

Thalia Hall One of the city’s top venues for indie faves, rising stars and classic bands (this month they have The Zombies, April 1314), it’s an eclectic music lover’s mother ship. 1807 S. Allport St., 312.526.3851, thaliahallchicago.com

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Designer Resale of Chicago Simone’s Bar Decór fashioned from reclaimed materials (the bar is made from an old bowling alley lane) gives this watering hole a unique feel. Plus, a diverse roster of events like trivia, karaoke and live DJ performances makes this a must-sip spot. 960 W. 18th St., 312.666.8601, simonesbar.com

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Stage of Wonders Sultans and tigers and genies, oh my! Broadway’s ‘Aladdin’ conjures magic for Chicago audiences

The musical number “Friend Like Me” Inset, top: Adam Jacobs

IT’S A WHOLE NEW WORLD, CHICAGO. After three years on Broadway (and four years of preparation, pilots, changes and evolutions before that), the hit musical “Aladdin” is kicking off its national tour at the Cadillac Palace Theatre April 11. The production is brought to the city by Broadway in Chicago, which has previously staged hits like “Wicked" and “Hamilton.” Leading the cast as the famous street urchin-turned-prince is Adam Jacobs, who is no stranger to the character. “I’m the OG,” he laughs, referencing his title as the role’s originator on Broadway. In fact, Jacobs has been with the production since the very first scripts began circulating in 2010, but keeping it fresh has never been a problem. “It’s always electric energy up there,” he says. “For example, the genie has artistic license to improv. … They used to call me The Rock on Broadway because I’m the opposite: Anytime he would say something, I would crack up. Sometimes they try to make me laugh. That’s the type of show it is.” 14 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 017

Without a doubt, there’s plenty of spectacle to keep the audience—and cast—entertained. “Aladdin” boasts over 300 costumes and 80 magic tricks and illusions, including a flying magic carpet. “I can’t tell you how it works, but it’s a jaw-dropping, beautiful illusion,” Jacobs says. For his part, Jacobs also has to tap dance, juggle, run, leap, slide and tumble. “I do ‘American Ninja Warrior’ on the stage,” he jokes. “It keeps me fit, I don’t have to do cardio at the gym anymore.” Fans of the animated feature can expect familiar songs as well as new tunes originally slated (but never recorded) for the movie, like “Proud of Your Boy” sung by Aladdin to his deceased mother. Be on the lookout for the showstopper “Friend Like Me,” which Jacobs describes as “an epic 8-and-a-half minute number that gets crazier and crazier [until] you can’t believe what’s happening in front of your eyes.” Sounds like a wish come true. Tickets start at $41. 151 W. Randolph St., broadwayinchicago.com

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The Fresh Prince RESTAURANT BUZZ FADES FASTER THAN A CHICAGO SUMMER, so it’s noteworthy when an eatery keeps its luster for an entire year. With its first anniversary quickly approaching in July, Californian/ Mediterranean hotspot Ēma (that’s eema) shows no sign of cooling down, thanks to executive chef CJ Jacobson’s perennial creativity. This month, the whiz—and champion of 2014’s “Top Chef Duels”— debuts new dishes and fresh takes on classics. True to its Mediterranean roots, Ēma is always breezy and light: plates piled high with veggies, vines dangling overhead, plank wood next to soft white linens and loads of natural light. But now more than ever, Jacobson, 41, is feeling the pressure to live up to that summery feel. “Spring is one of my favorite times, especially here in Chicago because everyone is just so excited 16 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 017

to be outside,” he says. “That sort of energy is what we try to include in our food.” To that end, Jacobson creates colorful, sharable plates with a focus on mezze-style meals. “When you see a table with four or five spreads on it, it looks bountiful and you know what things are,” he explains. “Your mouth starts watering and you start eating with your eyes.” The refreshed menu spotlights the season’s green bounty, like the new chilled green bean salad with raw button mushrooms, lemon zest, jalapeño koshu and a mushroom aioli. Plus, Jacobson is revamping his lauded marinated peas and blueberries, but remains tightlipped as he’s not done with the recipe’s finishing touches. What you won’t find are any of the molecular gastronomic concoctions that dot so many gourmet menus. “I don’t

need to represent a tomato in some sort of tomato jelly,” Jacobson says flatly. “It would look silly.” While it’s been years since his days frantically cooking on Bravo, Jacobson credits “Top Chef” with teaching him quick creativity—something patrons can reap the benefits of today. He admits to testing new inventions at the restaurant, saying, “There’re times when I challenge myself and I’ll say [to a guest], ‘Let me make something new for you.’ ” For foodie fans, Jacobson is a consummate good sport, always up for a chat and a photo. But to answer the question he gets asked most often, he simply laughs and says, “Yes, Padma [Lakshmi, host of ‘Top Chef,’] is way hotter in person.” Ēma, 74 W. Illinois St., 312.527.5586, emachicago.com

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‘Top Chef’ champ CJ Jacobson grows new spring offerings at his Mediterranean oasis, Ēma

‘Top’ Tables Jacobson isn’t Chicago’s only recognizable cook. Here are more A-list kitchens helmed by ‘Top Chef’ alums Girl & the Goat; Little Goat; Duck Duck Goat Chef: Stephanie Izard (Season 4, winner) Cuisine: Contemporary American; American; Chinese Must try: Girl & the Goat’s wood ovenroasted pig face

Siena Tavern; Bar Siena; Prime & Provisions Steakhouse Chef: Fabio Viviani (Season 5) Cuisine: Italian; Italian; Steakhouse Must try: Siena Tavern’s bombolini

Mexique Chef: Carlos Gaytan (Season 11) Cuisine: Mexican Must try: “Mar y Tierra”: braised pork belly and bay scallops

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the guide Entertainment April It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll The British Invasion is landing in the U.S. once again, this time for “Exhibitionism,” a fully immersive retrospective of The Rolling Stones. No one can match the show-stopping swagger of Mick, Keith and the gang, which is exactly the energy “Exhibitionism” channels. The multimedia exhibit features a reproduction of their first London flat, lyrics scrawled in their personal journals and a replica of their famed recording studio (original instruments and all). Opening at Navy Pier April 15, the collection also spotlights iconic collaborators like Andy Warhol and Alexander McQueen. Truly, no stone is left unturned. Tickets start at $39.20. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Stonesexhibitionism.com

BOTTLED BLONDE— River North’s pizzeria/bar origi-

nated in Scottsdale, Arizona, but it seems like it’s fitting in just fine in the Midwest with its elevated bar food, craft beer and a party scene that doesn’t stop. Open M-F 11:30 am-2 am; Sa 11 am-3 am; Su 11 am-2 am. www.bottledblondechi.com. 504 N. Wells St., 312.982.7640. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart MONEYGUN—The team behind popular Thalia Hall,

Empty Bottle and Longman & Eagle set out to create an “instant classic” bar. They succeeded. It blends top mixology talent, artfully plated small dishes and a friendly attitude noted on the tile behind the taps: “Pleasing you, pleases us.” Open Su-F 5 pm-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am. www.moneygunchicago.com. 660 W. Lake St., 312.600.0600. Bus: 56 to Jefferson

www.daveandbusters.com. 1030 N. Clark St., 312.943.5151. El: Red to Clark/Division SPIN CHICAGO—Founded by Susan Sarandon (yes,

that Susan Sarandon) this ping pong haven sports 20 tables, a full bar and restaurant, plus several VIP lounges. Get your pals, grab some paddles and join the club. Open Su 11 am-10 pm; M-Th 11 am-midnight; F 11 am-1 am; Sa 11 am-2 am. www. wearespin.com. 344 N. State St., 773.635.9999. El: Loop to State/Lake 10PIN— This 20,000-square-foot upscale bowling

lounge boasts 24 state-of-the-art lanes, ping-pong and billiard tables, topped with high-definition screens and a scratch kitchen served with a full bar and cocktails. It’s an ideal spot for private parties. 21+ after 8 pm. Open Su-Th 10 am-midnight; F-Sa 10 am-2 am. www.10pinchicago.com. 330 N. State St., 312.644.0300. El: Red to Grand

Gaming

Blues & Jazz

DAVE AND BUSTER’S— It’s a gamer’s paradise: the

KINGSTON MINES— This Lincoln Park blues favorite

latest video and interactive games side-by-side with classics like billiards and shuffleboard, a broad American food menu and even a drinks list. You won’t want to leave until you’ve won every prize. 20 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 017

boasts two stages, with live music every night of the week. Chow on ribs, catfish and wings at club eatery Doc’s Rib Joint. Cover charge Su-Th $12; F-Sa $15; students 21+ free Su-Th. Open Su 6 pm-

3:45 am; M-Th 7:30 pm-3:45 am; F 7 pm-3:45 am; Sa 7 pm-4:45 am. www.kingstonmines.com. 2548 N. Halsted St., 773.477.4646. Bus: 8 to Wrightwood WINTER’S JAZZ CLUB— Chicago’s new jazz club

focuses on straight-ahead jazz, but also offers trad-jazz, Gypsy jazz, New Orleans-style jazz, swing, big-band music and more. Enjoy live music and specialty cocktails six nights a week. Listening-room cover charge $15-$20; bar area half-off. Open Tu-Su 4:00-11:30 pm. www. wintersjazzclub.com. 465 N. McClurg Court, 312.344.1270.

Boutique Bars CHARCOAL BAR—Nestled beneath Sumi Robata

Bar, this swanky 12-seat space focuses on specialty Japanese cocktails. Keeping with the name, the walls are lined with charred wood, created using an ancient Japanese technique. Reclaimed wood serves as a display for spirits including the Japanese whiskey that adds a distinct flavor to the Old-Fashioned. Open Tu-W 5:30 pm-midnight; Th-Sa 5:30 pm-1 am. www.sumirobatabar. com. 702 N. Wells St., 312.988.7864. El: Brown/ Purple to Chicago

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Bars & Clubs

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Comedy/Improv THE IO THEATER— This improv theater and training

GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ICONIC CHICAGO THEATRE! TOURS RUN DAILY AT 12:00PM*

INFO 312.462.6300 VISIT thechicagotheatre.com/tour 175 N. STATE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60601 Tour content, price, dates and times are subject to change. Tour is subject to availability and is offered on a first come, first served basis. If special accommodations are needed please call 888-609-7599 after ticket purchase. *

A classic Broadway hit comes to Chicago starting April 28

center has prospered for more than 35 years, boasting alumni such as Amy Poehler and Ike Barinholtz. Infamous improvisational-comedy downstairs every night and various sketch-comedy and improv shows upstairs. Check website for schedule. www.ioimprov.com/chicago. 1501 N. Kingsbury St., 312.929.2401. El: Brown to Sedgwick ZANIES COMEDY NIGHT CLUB— Chicago’s original

professional comedy club, open since 1978, offers nightly shows. The April lineup at the Old Town location includes Erin Foley (April 5-8); Nicole Byer (April 21-23); and Gilbert Gottfried (April 27). Call club for complete lineup and show times. General admission tickets start at $25; two-item minimum per person. 21 and over. Reservations highly recommended for Saturday shows. www.zanies.com. 1548 N. Wells St., 312.337.4027. El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick; MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, 847.813.0484; Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, 630.524.0001

Dance Clubs THE UNDERGROUND— If celeb-spotting is your thing,

this River North club from nightlife impresario Billy Dec is the place to do it. Notables like Kanye West, Chance the Rapper and Kate Upton have been known to rub elbows with Chicago’s beautiful people in this slick space. Hint: The only signage is a small triangular logo, so look for the lines across from the fire department. Cover $20. Open W-F, Su 10 pm-4 am; Sa 10 pm-5 am. www.theundergroundchicago.com. 56 W. Illinois St., 312.644.7600. El: Red to Grand, Brown to Merchandise Mart

LGBTQ SCARLET— Arguably Boystown’s danciest bar,

this smoky hall is known for great DJs spinning thumping remixes of the moment’s top hits. Open W-F 8 pm-2 am; Sa 8 pm-3 am; Su 1 pm-2 am. www.scarletbarchicago.com. 3320 N. Halsted St., 773.348.1053. El: Red to Belmont SIDETRACK— Boystown’s behemoth sprawls out over

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six big rooms and a bi-level rooftop deck, drawing hordes of guys (and some gals) for pumping music videos and potent frozen drinks. Check out popular show-tunes nights (M, F, Su) when crowds sing along to Broadway faves. No cover. Open Su 1 pm-2 am; M-F 3 pm-2 am; Sa 1 pm-3 am. www.sidetrackchicago.com. 3349 N. Halsted St., 773.477.9189. El: Red to Belmont

Lounges ARBELLA—The sister cocktail bar to Peruvian

Starring Richard E. Grant and Lisa O’Hare | Tickets from $29 MY FAIR LADY Book and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Music by Frederick Loewe.

Original Production directed by Moss Hart. Production created by the Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris, in coproduction with the State Academic Mariinsky Theatre.

��.��.�� | LYRICOPERA.ORG Generously made possible by The Negaunee Foundation, an Anonymous Donor, Mrs. Herbert A. Vance and Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance, The Jacob and Rosaline Cohn Foundation, Robert S. and Susan E. Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. J. Christopher Reyes, Liz Stiffel, and Northern Trust.

hit Tanta takes you on a global adventure with its expansive drink menu. The Tempo Bello, a grapefruit-infused Negroni, instantly transports us to a sunny day in Florence, Italy, while the aptly named Chicago Fire Extinguisher (a blend of scotch, Luxardo Amaro Abano and smoked Angostura bitters) seems perfect for a cozy night. Open Su-M 5 pm-midnight; Tu-F 5 pm-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am. www.arbellachicago.com. 112 W. Grand Ave., 312.846.6654. El: Red to Grand BORDEL— On any given night, Bordel might feature

burlesque dancers, jazz musicians or palm readers—but one thing remains constant no matter what else you might find there: Excellent cocktails in a sexy atmosphere are at the heart of Bordel’s w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 21

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offerings. Open Tu-F 7 pm-2 am; Sa 7 pm-3 am. www.bordelchicago.com. 1721 W. Division St., 773.227.8600. El: Blue to Division

Music & Dance HARRIS THEATER FOR MUSIC AND DANCE—

Partnering with 35 diverse, talented performingarts organizations, Millennium Park’s state-ofthe-art indoor theater showcases diverse local, national and internationally renowned dance and music ensembles. Ticket prices vary. www. harristheaterchicago.org. 205 E. Randolph Drive, 312.334.7777. El: Loop to Randolph JOFFREY BALLET— Founded in 1956 by Robert Jof-

frey and having enjoyed successful residencies in New York and Los Angeles, the Joffrey Ballet has called Chicago home since 1995. This month features “Global Visionaries” (April 26-May 7). www. joffrey.com. Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, 312.386.8905. El: Red to Jackson LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO— Founded in 1954, the

Lyric is one of the world’s most renowned opera companies, celebrated for its artistic excellence and financial strength. It consistently showcases the finest international singers, conductors, directors and designers both in classic and less-familiar productions. This month’s highlights include Itzhak Perlman in recital (April 23) and “My Fair Lady” (opening April 28). www.lyricopera.org. Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, 312.827.5600. El: Loop to Washington

Piano Bars HOWL AT THE MOON— Count on the action at this

River North piano bar, where dueling pianists take requests and encourage audience members to sing along and join in the fun. Considering the potent drink offerings—bombs, hurricanes and 86-ounce “buckets of booze”—that’s typically not a problem. Open M-F 5 pm-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am; Su 7 pm-2 am. www.howlatthemoon.com/chicago/. 26 W. Hubbard St., 312.863.7427. El: Red to Grand THE REDHEAD PIANO BAR— Sip a signature martini,

a single-malt scotch, wine or Champagne while being entertained by piano-player vocalists singing favorite standard, pop and rock tunes at this classic Chicago joint. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable, the room low-lit and intimate. Business-casual attire required. Live music seven nights a week; no cover. Covered smoking area. Open Su-F 7 pm-4 am; Sa 7 pm-5 am. www.theredheadpianobar.com. 16 W. Ontario St., 312.640.1000. El: Red to Grand

Pubs/Sports Bars/Taverns JOHN BARLEYCORN— With a giant two-story loca-

tion in Wrigleyville, this tavern offers an excellent tap beer selection and signatures such as halfpound burgers, fish and chips, and Chicago-style chili. Open F 7 pm-2 am; Sa 7 pm-1 am. Call for hours during Cubs season. www.johnbarleycorn. com. 3524 N. Clark St., 773.348.8899. El: Red to Addison THE KERRYMAN— This Irish bar in River North boasts

an upscale interior—stone walls, mahogany accents, leather booths—and a full menu of hearty classics like fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, mac and cheese made with smoked gouda, and more. Open M-Th 11:30 am-2 am; F, Su 11 am-2 am; Sa 11 am-3 am. www.thekerrymanchicago.com. 661 N. Clark St., 312.335.8121. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago 22 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 017

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2TWENTY2 TAVERN— Homemade whiskey straight

form the barrel, handcrafted cocktails, beers on tap, live music every week, TVs set to live games, shuffleboards and video games—what more could you ask for? Open M-F, Su 3 pm-2 am; Sa 3 pm-3 am. www.2twenty2tavern.com. 222 S. Wabash Ave., 312.878.9994. El: Brown, Pink, Orange, Green, Purple to Adams/Wabash

Theater APOLLO THEATER CHICAGO— At this Lincoln Park

theater, a main stage and 50-seat studio space showcase musicals, children’s shows by Emerald City Theatre, comedy and other productions. www.apollochicago.com. 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.935.6100. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Fullerton

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AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY—A National Historic Landmark

building designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler in 1889, beautifully grand, acoustically perfect theater features shows like “The Glamorous Life” Spring Concert starring Sheila E. and Morris Day and the Time (April 1) and the Joffrey Ballet’s “Global Visionaries” (April 26-May 7). www.auditoriumtheatre.org. 50 E. Congress Parkway, 312.341.2300. El: Red to Roosevelt BLUE MAN GROUP— The silent, cobalt-blue trio con-

tinues its sensory assault at the Briar Street Theatre. The group’s performances incorporate physical stunts, visual gags, art commentary and audience participation. Call for performance times. Tickets $49-$99. www.blueman.com. 3133 N. Halsted St., 773.348.4000. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Belmont CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER—A cultural

diversion at Navy Pier, this vibrant theater presents Shakespeare productions, as well as others that reflect the Bard’s storytelling talents, including world premieres and children’s shows. The theater has won the much-coveted Regional Theater Tony Award, as well as three Laurence Olivier Awards and 80 total Joseph Jefferson Awards. Ticket prices vary. Discounted parking at Navy Pier garages is guaranteed for ticket holders. www. chicagoshakes.com. Navy Pier, 800 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.5600. Bus: 29, 65, 66, 124 to Navy Pier HOT TIX— Visit online or in person at either of the

two downtown locations to snag discounted tickets to shows at major spots like Second City, Steppenwolf Theatre, the Athenaeum Theatre and more. Tickets only available online or in person. www.hottix.org. 72 E. Randolph St. El: Red to Lake; 108 N. State St. 312.977.9483 El: Red to Lake, Blue to Washington LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY— Founded by

a group of actors including former “Friends” star David Schwimmer, this innovative company presents original works staged in an intimate theater housed in the Magnificent Mile’s historic Water Tower Water Works. This month continues “Mr. and Mrs. Pennyworth” (through Feb. 19). www. lookingglasstheatre.org. 821 N. Michigan Ave., 312.337.0665. El: Red to Chicago STEPPENWOLF THEATRE— Founded in 1976 by nine

craft beers live music eats bourbons specialty cocktails

actors including Gary Sinise, Jeff Perry and Terry Kinney, Steppenwolf has grown into a world-renowned troupe focused on artistically challenging works. Tracy Letts’ “Linda Vista” continues throughout April. Box office open Tu-Sa 11 am-5 pm; Su-M 1-5 pm (until 6:30 pm on days with evening performances). www.steppenwolf.org. 1650 N. Halsted St., 312.335.1650. El: Red to North/Clybourn w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 23

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Shopping

Time to Shine

High Style

Oak Street, the heart of Chicago’s luxe shopping district, just got a lot shinier. Razny Jewelers, the family-owned boutique that’s been serving suburbs like Addison, Highland Park and Hinsdale for 60 years (and three generations), recently christened its Gold Coast outpost. You can say the new 7,500-square-foot, three-story shop is finetuned: It’s exclusively dedicated to showcasing luxury watches from Rolex and Patek Philippe—one of only two stores like it in the country. On our wishlist: this rose gold beauty replete with 587 diamonds and a moon phase indicator. Talk about a shop worth making time for. 109 E. Oak St., 312.663.8500, Razny.com

Haute haven VMR is tucked away on its seventh-floor perch, but it’s worth the climb: They feature a curated collection of A-list labels like Balmain, Carven and Ellery (above, “Jacqueline” dress), making them a destination for Chicago’s in-theknow fashion crowd. 34 E. Oak St. Floor 7, 312.649.6673, Vmrchicago.com

CYNTHIA ROWLEY The notable designer (and

Chicago-area native) is known for her expert-fit womenswear collection with clean lines, bold colors and intricate detailing. Shop her looks in a whimsical, urban space that echoes the playful sophistication of her line. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm. www.cynthiarowley.com. 1648 N. Damen Ave., 773.276.9209. El: Blue to Damen DESIGNER RESALE OF CHICAGO Chicago’s

premier consignment boutique has designer labels and great bargains. Discover some of the city’s best-kept secrets: Chanel, Louis Vuitton and more are sold at a fraction of the original cost. They also stock plus-size styles and furs for the Chicago winters. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.designerresalechicago.com. 658 N. Dearborn St., 312.587.3312. El: Red to Grand J. TOOR Men who expect the best begin their

shopping at J. Toor with a glass of scotch and a one-on-one discussion about their style and design needs. Pieces are custom tailored in the United Kingdom with the finest fabrics. Open Su noon-6 pm; M-Sa 10 am-7 pm. www.jtoor.com. 900 North Michigan Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave., Third Floor, 312.291.8249. El: Red to Chicago KNOT STANDARDThere comes a time in a man’s

life when he needs to invest in a GQ-worthy wardrobe. The Knot Standard showroom allows guys to channel their inner power player with bespoke clothing. While the custom-made clothier is known

There’s a lot more going labels. Sign up online to connect with a for its excellent online options, there’s on this April. stylist, who will then choose pieces that something special about being able Visit us online: fit with your style and body type, or even to examine the fabrics and finishes in wheretraveler.com visit the loft space to meet the tastemaker person and finding exactly what you’re in person. Shipping is free both ways, and looking for—and walking out feeling you pay only for what you keep (plus a $25 try-on like you can conquer anything. Fittings by fee). Open M-F 8 am-9 pm; Sa 9 am-8 pm; Su 9 appointment only. www.knotstandard.com. 220 W. am-4 pm. www.trunkclub.com. 325 W. Ohio St., Illinois St., Suite 114, 855.784.8968. El: Brown, Purple 312.801.7200. El: Brown Line to Merchandise Mart to Merchandise Mart SYD JEROME Opened by Sid Shapiro in 1958, Syd

Jerome offers designer men’s apparel, including sportswear, shoes and accessories. Find brand names such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Canali, Giorgio Armani and Brioni, along with a boys’ and young men’s section. Tailor on premises. Open M-W, F 8:30 am-6 pm; Th 8:30 am-7:30 pm; Sa 8:30 am5:30 pm. www.sydjerome.com. 2 N. LaSalle St., 312.346.0333. El: Loop to Washington TOPSHOP The Brit import’s Chicago outpost

boasts 30,000 square feet on three floors, all the better to display the company’s clever knits, mod jackets and rock-star-worthy skinny pants for men and women. There are even a few exclusives, including at the makeup counter, where you’ll find a blue-gray nail polish aptly called Windy City. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-8 pm. www.us.topshop.com. 830 N. Michigan Ave., 312.280.6834. El: Red to Chicago TRUNK CLUB Time-pressed, style-starved men and

women turn to these wardrobe curators for handpicked items representing a selection of premium

Beauty/Health Services DREAMDRYWith celebrity designer and stylist Ra-

chel Zoe behind this finishing salon, you know your hair is going to come out perfectly coiffed. Choose from a menu of hairstyles including short, classic, braids and buns, all named after beauty icons, like the “Brigitte” for Ms. Bardot’s tousled look and the sleek “Ali” for ‘60s star MacGraw’s pin-straight locks. www.dreamdry.com. Open M-W 7 am-6 pm; Th-F 7 am-8 pm; Sa 8 am-8 pm; Su 9 am-6 pm. 904 W. Armitage Ave., 773.697.8172. El: Brown, Purple to Armitage; open M-Th 7 am-7 pm; F 7 am-8 pm; Sa 8 am-8 pm; Su 9 am-6 pm. Waldorf Astoria, 11 E. Walton St., 312.646.1310. El: Red to Chicago FLOAT SIXTYThe ultimate way to destress, a ses-

sion at this therapy/sensory-deprivation studio literally entails floating in water for an allotted time (60 minutes), allowing the body to completely relax in a distraction-free environment. Open daily 8 am10 pm. www.floatsixty.com. 303 W. Erie St., Lower Level, 844.356.2860. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago

BROTHERLY LOVE: GQ and JQ (the bros behind Q Brothers shave shop) are better known for their hugely popular hip-hop remixes of theater classics like “Othello.” 24 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 01 7

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SHOPPING

Q BROTHERS— Chicago pharmacy staple Merz

Apothecary opened this men’s grooming division focusing on wet-shaving products, including U.S.-made artisanal shaving creams and specialty razors. The shop also carries fine fragrances for men and women. Open M-Sa 9 am-6 pm. www.qbrothers.com. 4718 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.989.0900. El: Brown to Western SPARROW— With over 20 years in the styling busi-

ness, Sparrow salon owners Susan Flaga and Bathsheba Nemerovski can create both on-trend, edgy cuts and colors or classic hairdos that never go out of style. The quaint room and wood-filled ambiance make this one of the coziest salons in the city. Open Tu-Th 1-9 pm; F 11 am-7 pm; Sa 11 am-6 pm. www.sparrowhair.com. 2545 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773.486.9300. El: Blue to Logan Square

Department Stores/Malls BLOCK 37— The Loop’s chic urban mall is home to a

variety of popular shops, perfect for outfitting the entire family. Look for Anthropologie, L’Occitane en Provence, Sephora and Zara, as well as staple Chicago boutique AKIRA. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.block37.com. 108 N. State St., 312.261.4700. El: Blue to Washington, Red to Lake 900 NORTH MICHIGAN SHOPS— Located on the

Knitters crocheters,yarn Yarnify! Isand a Chicago rejoice! An abundance of amazing store working to create yarns and fibers awaits you at and foster a community Yarnify! Come see and touch of local fiber artists. yarns featuring the softest wools, as well as exotic fibers such of as We carry a full range cashmere, silk and yak. And be well-known yarns, craft sure toand fondle our buttery-soft, tools notions, but we locally-raised alpaca yarns. proudly feature a selection We also carry a full range of craft of locally spun and tools and supplies. At Yarnify!, dyed yarns other our mission is toand provide you unique and beautiful work not only the products, but of knowledge talented and artisans. the skills to For theyour knitting tourist elevate handmade itemsthis to cherished gifts andyarn heirlooms. We is a must-see store! are delighted to help you find the Bring home a perfect yarn, color or pattern. Chicago yarn souvenir Bring home a Chicago yarn for yourself or or a gift souvenir for yourself a giftfor for a a friend back home. friend back home.

north end of Michigan Avenue, the 900 North Michigan Shops offer six chic levels of shopping, anchored by Bloomingdale’s. The shopping center also includes designer stores like Gucci and Max Mara, specialty stores like Sur La Table and boutiques like space519. Dining options include Frankie’s Scaloppine & 5th Floor Pizzeria, King Café Gourmet & Go and more. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm (some stores and restaurants may have extended hours). www.shop900.com. 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312.915.3916. El: Red to Chicago THE SHOPS AT NORTH BRIDGE— Spread out over

a six-block area, this upscale shopping center is home to 50 stores such as BOSS Hugo Boss, Kiehl’s Since 1851, Vosges Haut-Chocolat and more. In addition to a dozen upscale fast-food options, restaurants include Eataly, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood and Shake Shack. It’s also known for its Nordstrom department store and stand-alone Nordstrom Spa. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-7 pm. www. theshopsatnorthbridge.com. 520 N. Michigan Ave., 312.327.2300. El: Red to Grand WATER TOWER PLACE— Considered the first vertical

mall in the country when it opened in 1976, Water Tower Place’s seven levels of shopping feature Macy’s, American Girl Place and Broadway in Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse, as well as boutiques such as Marbles: The Brain Store, Lacoste and Coach. Dining options include Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch, Wow Bao, Freshii and Foodlife. Visit the concierge desk to pick up a “Premier Perks” package offering more than 50 incentives and savings throughout Water Tower Place, plus a special gift with purchase. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. (some stores and restaurants have extended hours). www.shopwatertower.com. 835 N. Michigan Ave., 312.440.3580. El: Red to Chicago

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FOX’S DESIGNER OFF-PRICE— Shoppers flock here

for brand-name women’s apparel at great prices and what Fox’s calls the “thrill of a great buy.” Looks include separates, coordinates, workwear, casual styles and activewear. www.foxs.com. Open w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 25

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Shop the City Check off your shopping list with fabulous gifts from Chicago’s top shopping spots.

VALE CRAFT GALLERY Tana Acton’s adjustable cuff bracelets and rings are among the contemporary jewelry shown at Vale Craft Gallery. The gallery features an eclectic mix of fine craft by local and national artists including beautiful glass objects, innovative ceramics, mixed media wall art, and whimsical sculpture. Located in the River North gallery district. 230 West Superior Street, Chicago; 312-337-3525; www.valecraftgallery.com.

PISTACHIOS This German made go everywhere bracelet is made of 80 strands of steel cables with sterling silver “pods”, giving it a full, wide body look-but leaving a soft and light feel. Magnetic clasp makes it easy to put it on and off. Located at Shops at Northbridge, ground level on Grand Avenue between Rush and Wabash. Open Daily. 55 East Grand Avenue, Chicago; 312-595-9437 pistachiosonline.com.

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JUST CLASS JEWELRY This magnificent designer inspired cuff by Just Class Jewelry is a true show stopper. Designed and manufactured in Italy, this cuff is 18ct. gold over sterling silver with brilliant Swarovski crystals. Perfect for travel or a special night out anywhere. No polishing needed, as it will maintain its lustre for ages to come. Available at Just Class Jewelry 1050 N. State Street (Above Mortons Steakhouse) Chicago 312-600-6681 www.justclassjewelry.com

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JUST CLASS JEWELRY Our Tiara Vacationer Jewelry Case is perfect for a vacation getaway and great for keeping jewelry from getting tangled at home & on-the-go. Chic & compact, this origami-inspired case features 16 individual compartments with 10 built-in pockets and 6 removable pouches to organize Small to Large sized jewelry. A great gift for every occasion! Available in various sizes and patterns at Just Class Jewelry. 1050 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60610 312-600-6681 www.justclassjewelry.com

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JUST CLASS JEWELRY This elegant silver and crystal designer inspired necklace makes a sophisticated statement with absolutely any outfit in your wardrobe. Sterling Silver and Rhodium plated for care free maintenance and lasting brilliance. An excellent necklace to travel with as it is versatile and classic. Imported from Italy. Available at Just Class Jewelry 1050 N. State Street (above Mortons Steakhouse) Chicago 312-600-6681 www.justclassjewelry.com

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M-F 10 am-8 pm; Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. 7 W. Madison St., Second Floor, 773.281.0700. El: Red to Monroe; Open M-F 10 am-8 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-5:30 pm. 9444 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, 847.673.8516

Jewelry & Watches HANIG’S FOOTWEAR At Hanig’s Footwear we believe that welldesigned, well-crafted, and well-fitted footwear will enhance the way you move and feel throughout your day. Thierry Rabotin shoes are meticulously crafted in Milan, Italy for this purpose. Think luxuriously soft nappa leathers and suedes in gorgeous modern styles, designed with unparalleled comfort so you will be saying “ahhh” instead of “ouch” at the end of the day. Pictured: Giovanna loafer in red suede from Thierry Rabotin. 875 N. Michigan Avenue (Delaware entrance) Chicago, IL 60611, 312-787-6800, www.hanigs.com

BEVERLEY R. Owners Beverley and Stephen For-

ward are longtime dealers with extensive knowledge of jewelry from the Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian eras, as well as Art Deco from the ’40s and ’50s. They handpick each of the masterful pieces in their store, which include vintage Cartier bracelets, gold Tiffany brooches, and Ascher-cut diamond rings. www.beverleyr.com. 172 E. Walton Pl., 312.573.2200. El: Red to Chicago Downtown: H-5 JUST CLASS JEWELRY Located in the luxe Gold

Coast, Just Class Jewelry features classic and elegant Italian-designed-and-manufactured jewelry, along with an impressive array of accessories and handbags. Boasting an equally impressive showroom, this retailer is known for its extensive travel collection and exceptional personalized service. Open Tu-F 10 am-5 pm; Sa 10 am-2 pm; extended hours and evening hours available by appointment. www.justclassjewelry.com. 1050 N. State St. (above Morton’s Steakhouse), 312.600.6681. El: Red to Clark/Division NA HOKUThis collection of fine jewelry captures

the essence of Hawaiian lifestyle and tradition. Created to accent the individuality and style of the woman who wears it, the jewelry features beautifully hand-engraved heirloom, floral and sea-life designs. Choose from magnificent pieces set with Tahitian, Akoya or freshwater pearls, colored gems and diamonds. www.nahoku.com. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Shopping Center, Schaumburg, 847.995.0594.; Open M-Sa 10 am-7pm; Su noon-6 pm. Magnificent Mile, 600 N. Michigan Ave., 312.475.1182. PANDORA Find hand-finished bracelets, rings,

earrings, necklaces and Pandora’s beloved charm bracelets, with charms available in sterling silver, 14-karat gold, glass, leather and semiprecious stones and gems. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.memorablecharms.com. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Seventh Floor, 312.915.0647. El: Red to Chicago. SWISS FINETIMING/ATELIER JEWELLERS One of

JOEL OPPENHEIMER GALLERY Joel Oppenheimer Gallery offers a stunning selection of natural history art, custom archival framing, and nationally recognized art conservation and restoration services. Featuring magnificent works by Audubon, Redouté, Gould, Besler, and many others, the gallery’s dramatic interior provides an ideal setting to view this world-class collection of natural history art. Pictured: John J. Audubon, Great Blue Heron, N-Y Historical Society Edition. 10 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611, 312-642-5300, www.audubonart.com

Chicago’s premier luxury watch retailers, Swiss FineTiming/Atelier Jewellers offers a selection of high-end and hard-to-find brands, including Harry Winston and Girard-Perregaux, and is the exclusive Chicago-area retailer for several other exclusive brands including F.P. Journe and Parmigiani Fleurier. You’ll also find top-quality European jewelry, collectible writing instruments by Krone and fine handmade, custom-order watch straps. www. swissfinetiming.com. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm. 1915 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, 847.266.7900; Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 70 E. Walton St., 312.337.4700.

Pet Boutiques/Services TAILS IN THE CITY The luxury pet boutique

offers an assortment of stylish accessories for dogs and cats, including gourmet baked treats, crystal-studded collars and designer clothes and carriers. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.tailsinthecity.com. 1 E. Delaware Place, 312.649.0347. El: Red to Chicago

SHOPPING

Rugs CASPIAN ORIENTAL RUGS With one of the city’s

largest collection of rugs—including over 100 oversized pieces—this family-owned business has been Chicago’s go-to destination for exquisite floor coverings for more than 30 years. Among the amazing selection are handmade Orientals in a myriad styles and sizes, silk carpets, needlepoint rugs and carpets colored with vegetable dyes. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www. caspianorientalrug.com. 700 N. LaSalle Drive, 312.664.7576. El: Red to Chicago

Shoes/Accessories HANIG’S FOOTWEAR One of Chicago’s premier

sources for men’s and women’s shoes, boots and sandals, Hanig’s offers a wide range of sizes and styles from top designers including Thierry Rabotin, Alden, Gabor and more. www.hanigs. com. Open M-F 10 am-7 pm; Sa 9 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. John Hancock Center, 875 N. Michigan Ave., 312.787.6800. El: Red to Chicago; Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. Plaza del Lago, 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, 847.256.3545 MEZLAN Men’s footwear needn’t be boring.

Located in the 900 North Michigan Shops, Mezlan caters to the man who wants to up his shoe game. Choose from a number of styles handcrafted in Spain using supple leathers from Italy and genuine exotic skins. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm. www.mezlanchicago.com. 900 N. Michigan Ave., Third Floor, 312.962.8871. El: Red to Chicago

Specialty Stores PISTACHIOS This contemporary jewelry and craft

gallery boasts designs by more than 100 international artists and has been a destination for jewelry and craft lovers for over 20 years. Featuring a wide collection of handcrafted jewelry, Pistachios also carries handblown glassware, housewares and contemporary watches. Located at The Shops at North Bridge on Michigan Avenue. Open M-F 10:30 am-7 pm; Sa 10:30 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.pistachiosonline.com. The Shops at North Bridge, 55 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.9437. El: Red to Grand SHINOLASleek, hand-assembled bicycles, paper

from sustainably managed forests, pet accessories made in collaboration with famed photographer Bruce Weber, and luxe leather good, Detroit-based Shinola has them all and proudly makes everything in the USA. Open Su 11 am-6 pm; M-Sa 11 am-7 pm. www.shinola.com. 1619 N. Damen Ave., 773.904.2417. El: Blue to Damen STRANGE CARGO At this shop, three blocks south

of Wrigley Field, you’ll find Chicago’s largest selection of vintage transfers and new and vintage clothing, as well as shoes (like Converse Chuck Taylors), accessories and gifts. Open M-F 11 am6:30 pm; Sat 11 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. www. strangecargo.com. 3448 N. Clark St., 773.327.8090. El: Red to Addison YARNIFY! Knitting enthusiasts will find a wide

selection of yarn for every taste and budget at this South Loop boutique. Materials include wool, cotton, cashmere, fine silk, alpaca and more. Get expert help on any knitting project. Open M-F 11 am-7 pm; Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www. yarnify.com. 47 W. Polk St., 312.583.9276. El: Red to Harrison w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 27

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Hidden Figures Chicago-based photographer Patty Carroll takes on the patriarchy in her famed “Anonymous Women” series, on display at the Schneider Gallery through April 29. A sharply feminist statement on traditional gender roles, the photographs depict women camouflaged in elaborate, colorful scenery while maintaining an air of frivolity and playfulness. 770 N. LaSalle Dr., Suite 401, 312.988.4033, Schneidergallerychicago.com

ANTIQUE RESOURCES An 18,000-square-foot

space specializing in fine European antique furniture dating as far back as the early 17th century. It also features over 1,000 early chandeliers (the largest collection in the Midwest), as well as clocks, oil paintings, sculptures and much more. Open Tu-F 11 am-5 pm; and by appointment. www.antiqueresourcesinc.com. 1741 W. Belmont Ave., 773.871.4242. Bus: 77 to Ravenswood ASIAN HOUSE OF CHICAGO This family-owned

fine-art and antique shop has sold its Asian and European decorative arts and home furnishings in Chicago since 1975. The shop carries a range of beautiful objects from around the world, spanning all periods of history. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. www.asianhouseofchicago.com. 549 N. Wells St., 312.527.4848. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart BROADWAY ANTIQUE MARKET One of Chicago’s

finest antiques destinations, located just 20 minutes north of the Loop, this 20,000-square-foot market with over 75 top dealers showcases the best in mission, art deco and midcentury-modern furniture and accessories. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm; Su 11 am-6 pm. www.bamchicago.com. 6130 N. Broadway, 773.743.5444. El: Red to Granville COLLETTI GALLERY This Gold Coast gallery space

boasts one of the world’s finest collections of antique posters and decorative arts, including masterworks from the 1890s’ Belle Epoque and

There’s a lot more going this gallery—a mammoth four-level, art nouveau eras all the way through on this April. 31,000-square-foot space in the West the 1920s, as well as the 1930s’ art Visit us online: Loop—also boasts a cozy library stocked deco and modern periods. The wheretraveler.com with design and ethnographic art books, poster collection includes works a fantasy Himalayan temple, and the Budby major artists such as Mucha and Cassandre. Find furniture, too. Open M-Sa dha Room, which features 12 murals depicting the life of Buddha from birth to nirvana. Open 11 am-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm; and by appointment. M-Sa, 10 am-6 pm. www.beprimitive.com. Open www.collettigallery.com. 49 E. Oak St., M-Sa 10 am-6 pm; Su by appt. only. 130 N. Jef312.664.6767. El: Red to Clark/Division ferson St., 312.575.9600. El: Green to Clinton DOUGLAS DAWSON GALLERY This gallery specializes in ancient and historic ethnographic arts Classics/Masters from Africa, Asia and the Americas, including ceramics, textiles, furniture and sculpture. The ATLAS GALLERIES Founded in 1967, these familyspace features a landscaped sculpture garden. owned galleries feature many artistic styles and Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm. www.douglasdawprice ranges. Works range from old master prints son.com. 224 S. Michigan Ave., 312.226.7975. El: by Rembrandt, Renoir and Whistler to original Loop to Adams/Wabash paintings, graphics and sculpture by contemTHE GOLDEN TRIANGLE Set in an 18,000-square-

foot space in the historic Reid Murdoch Center on the north bank of the Chicago River, this is one of the nation’s largest Asian antiques galleries. The business concentrates on British Colonial furniture and rare finds from China, Thailand and Burma, as well as art deco pieces from Europe. The gift shop sells items for typically under $200. Open M-F 10 am-6 pm; Sa 10 am-5 pm. www. goldentriangle.biz. 330 N. Clark St., 312.755.1266. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart PRIMITIVE One of the Midwest’s largest collec-

tions of authentic artifacts, furniture, textiles, jewelry and fashions from around the globe,

porary artists such as Ruth Bloch, Jaline Pol and even Dr. Seuss. www.atlasgalleries.com. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm. 900 North Michigan Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave., Sixth Floor, 312.649.0999. El: Red to Chicago; Open M-F 10 am-6 pm; Su 11 am-5 pm. 535 N. Michigan Ave., 312.329.9330. El: Red to Grand HILDT GALLERIES Located in the arcade of the

historic Drake Hotel, Hildt Galleries specializes in fine 19th- and early 20th-century original oil paintings and watercolors. Open M-Sa 11 am-5:30 pm and by appointment. www.hildtgalleries. com. Drake Hotel Arcade, 140 E. Walton St., 312.255.0005. El: Red to Chicago

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JOEL OPPENHEIMER, INC. Boasting an unsur-

passed selection of the finest examples of prints and paintings from the golden age of natural history art, this gallery places particular emphasis on the works of John James Audubon. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. www.audubonart.com. 10 E. Ohio St., 312.642.5300. El: Red to Grand MADRON GALLERY With more than 8,000 square

feet of exhibition space, this Clybourn Corridor gallery focuses on American art from 1890 to 1940, as well as modern and contemporary works, with pieces by artists like Theodore Earl Butler, Robert Vonnoh and William Glackens. Open M-F 9 am-5 pm; evenings and weekends by appointment. www.madrongallery.com. 1000 W. North Ave., Third Floor, 312.640.1302. El: Red to North/ Clybourn

Contemporary BLACKBIRD GALLERY + FRAMING Fine and

decorative works by local artists are the focus of this Ravenswood gallery. Open Su 1-5 pm; M by appointment; Tu 10 am-5 pm; W 10 am-7 pm; Th-F 10 am-6 pm; Sa 11 am-6 pm. www.bbframing.com. 4428 N. Ravenswood Ave., 773.290.8617. El: Brown to Montrose CARRIE SECRIST GALLERY This West Loop gallery

represents contemporary artists working in all media. Open Tu-F 10:30 am-6 pm; Sa 11 am-5 pm. www.secristgallery.com. 835 W. Washington Blvd., 312.491.0917. Bus: 8 to Washington LOTTON GALLERY Set in the 900 North Michigan

Shops along the Mag Mile, this gallery features handblown glass created by members of the Lotton family, whose patriarch, Charles Lotton, has been called “The Tiffany of the Twenty-First Century.” Along with bowls, vases and various glass objets d’art by the Lottons and other glass artisans, you’ll find paintings by a variety of world-renowned artists. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm; Su noon-6 pm; and by appointment. www. lottongallery.com. 900 North Michigan Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave., Sixth Level, 312.664.6203. El: Red to Chicago

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WOMAN MADE GALLERY This acclaimed group

supports women in the arts with monthly exhibitions that raise consciousness about women’s contributions to contemporary culture. The group’s West Town space houses the gallery’s permanent collection and a gift shop. Open W-F 11 am-6 pm; Sa, Su noon-4 pm. www.womanmade.org. 685 N. Milwaukee Ave., 312.738.0400. El: Blue to Grand ZHOU B ART CENTERThe Chinese-American duo

of DaHuang and ShanZuo Zhou has been creating art together since the 1970s. With international acclaim already following them, they left China in 1986 and opened this Bridgeport art center in 2004. The first floor features quarterly exhibits of the Zhou brothers’ art, while the second floor serves as an event space and curated rotating gallery. On the third Friday of each month, the center hosts a family-friendly open house. Open M-Sa 10 am-5 pm. www.zhoubartcenter.com. 1029 W. 35th St., 773.523.0200. Bus: 35 to Morgan ZOLLA/LIEBERMAN GALLERY This esteemed River

North gallery represents artists from around the nation and work in all media and styles. Tu-F 10:30 am-5:30 pm; Sa 11 am-5:30 pm. www. zollaliebermangallery.com. 325 W. Huron St., 312.944.1990. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago 30 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 017

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Fine Crafts VALE CRAFT GALLERY Vale Craft Gallery features

contemporary American fine crafts and sculptures by both local and national artists. Ongoing group exhibitions of works in clay, fiber, glass, metal and wood, plus unique jewelry. Open Tu-F 10:30 am-5:30 pm; Sa 11 am-5 pm. www.valecraftgallery.com. 230 W. Superior St., 312.337.3525. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago

International ANDREW BAE GALLERY This River North gallery

houses contemporary Asian art, focusing on artists from Korea and Japan. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. www.andrewbaegallery.com. 300 W. Superior St. (entrance on Franklin Street), 312.335.8601. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago HAVANA GALLERY This Lincoln Park gallery spe-

cializes in original paintings and drawings (as well as a limited selection of reproductions) created by artists currently living in Cuba. Open Th, F 1-7 pm; Sa noon-6 pm; Su noon-5 pm. www.havanagallery.com. 1139 W. Webster Ave., 773.549.2492. El: Brown, Purple to Armitage MONIQUE MELOCHE This Wicker Park gallery

is dedicated to supporting international artists working in all media. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm. www.moniquemeloche.com. 2154 W. Division St., 773.252.0299. Bus: 70 to Leavitt

Photography BART HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY The Roscoe

Village-based digital photographer deals mostly in corporate, advertising, healthcare and magazine photography as well as portraiture. Call for appointment. www.bartharris.com. 2132 W. Belmont Ave., 773.975.0070. Downtown: B-1 CATHERINE EDELMAN GALLERY Fine art and

contemporary photography are the bread and butter of this River North gallery. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm. www.edelmangallery.com. 300 W. Superior St., 312.266.2350. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago DEPAUL ART MUSEUM This Lincoln Park-based

nonprofit art museum presents exhibitions and maintains DePaul University’s permanent collection of art spanning the 16th-21st centuries. Open W-Th 11 am-7 pm; F 11 am-5 pm; Sa-Su noon-5 pm. museums.depaul.edu. 935 W. Fullerton Ave., 773.325.7506. El: Red, Brown, Purple to Fullerton PRINTWORKS GALLERY Established in 1980,

Printworks Gallery specializes in works on paper, including fine prints, original drawings, photography and artists’ books. Open W-Sa 11 am-5 pm. www.printworkschicago.com. 311 W. Superior St., Ste. 105, 312.664.9407. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago XAVIER NUEZ PHOTOGRAPHY Dark alleys, close-

up chinaware and even bugs are brought to life with the vibrant colors and textures Xavier Nuez uses in his captivating photographs. With his innovative shooting techniques, Nuez glamorizes and pays tribute to the smallest, most mundane things around us; his work can be found internationally, in addition to his Pilsen gallery. www.nuez.com. Open the second Friday of most months (see website for schedule). 1932 S. Halsted St., #402, 510.648.6810. Bus: 8 to Cullerton 32 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 017

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Gone Native

License to Thrill

Logan Square “it” joint The Native is a throwback to the heyday of dive bars: Think ’70s décor, free popcorn and vintage shuffleboard bowling. Owner Jared Savvochi plays tunes from his personal collection of vinyl records, so expect the sounds of My Morning Jacket and The Beastie Boys. The no-frills watering hole just opened its 50-seat patio, giving the area’s hip crowd a sunny spot to sip on beers from local faves like Revolution Brewery and Half Acre. Relax in one of the leather boothes and try the Native Negroni, which incorporates Chicago’s most acquired taste: Malort. 2417 N. Milwaukee Ave. 872.206.5526, Thenativechicago.com

Milwaukee’s famous espionage-themed eatery, SafeHouse, is now in Chicago. Covertly stationed underground, you’ll need a password to gain access. Once inside, sit in the cone of silence booth (inspired by “Get Smart”) and order dishes like the Fried C4 Cheese Curds. 60 E. Ontario, SafeHouseChicago.com

Bucktown/Wicker Park BIG STAR Mexican. This buzzing dive bar and

taqueria boasts a serious pedigree, with a menu by James Beard Award winner Paul Kahan (Blackbird, avec, The Publican). Expect a country vibe, plenty of American whiskeys and a see-and-be-seen crowd overflowing onto the massive seasonal beer garden. Late-night dining. L, D (daily). www.bigstarchicago.com. 1531 N. Damen Ave., 773.235.4039. El: Blue to Damen. $

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DOVE’S LUNCHEONETTEAmerican. While the

counter service and 1960s and ‘70s Chicago soul and blues soundtrack suggest it, this is no classic American diner. In the heart of hipsterland, the 41-seater sticks to a well-edited menu of Tex-Mex favorites, including eggplant enchiladas, avocado toast and pozole rojo. Mezcals and tequilas complement the fresh fare. B, L and D (daily). www.doveschicago.com. 1545 N. Damen Ave., 773.645.4060. El: Blue to Damen. $$ MAHALO Hawaiian. No need to travel for a tropical

getaway— Wicker Park has welcomed Mahalo, a Hawaiian fusion bar and eatery. The chic surf shack serves island-inspired dishes like Royal Loco Moco. Head to the rooftop deck to share a Big Kahuna piña colada served in a pineapple. L, D (T-Su); brunch (Sa, Su). www.mahalochicago.com. 1501 N. Milwaukee Ave., 708.328.3091. El: Blue to Damen. $$ SMALL CHEVAL Hamburgers & Hot Dogs. Chicago

is full of cult-worthy eats, both oldies (loaded hot

There’s a lot more going dogs) and newbies—the burger at chic River Rd., Rosemont, 847.928.9900; 2105 on this April. Au Cheval, which is also frustratingly Spring Rd., Oakbrook, 630.954.0000. $$$ Visit us online: famous for its wait times. Enter Wicker wheretraveler.com TAVERN ON RUSH Steak. This upscale, Park sib, Small Cheval, with a burgerscontemporary steakhouse boasts an and-fries menu for those hankering for extensive menu of classic American fare, inthe prime beef patty, minus the lines. L, cluding prime steaks and chops, fresh fish, pasta, D (daily). www.smallcheval.com. 1732 N. Milwaukee and daily specials prepared by executive chef John Ave.,. El: Blue to Damen. $ Gatsos. A Gold Coast neighborhood destination, it features a sprawling bar, multi-level seating, an Gold Coast open kitchen and wide shuttered windows that offer guests a view of lively Rush Street. Valet parking. FIG & OLIVE Eclectic. Founder Laurent Halasz has L, D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.tavernonrush.com. built a small, exclusive chain with locations includ1031 N. Rush St., 312.664.9600. El: Red to Clark/ ing New York and Newport Beach. His Oak Street Division. $$-$$$ branch is an elegant, 10,000-square-foot space with open kitchen and light color scheme, meant to feel a bit like the French Riviera. Along with the south of France, flavors hail from Italy and Spain in dishes—where olive oils replace butter—like penne funghi tartufo and a grilled rosemary lamb chop. Purchase more than 30 gourmet olive oils in the main floor retail space. L, D (daily). www.figandolive.com. 104 E. Oak St., 312.445.0060. El: Red to Clark/Divison. $$ GIBSONS STEAKHOUSE Steak. The steaks and

chops are prime, and so is the people-watching at this buzzing restaurant in the heart of the Gold Coast. On-the-prowl singles eye each other in the bar, while power players angle for prime booth seating in the packed dining room. Servers? They’re smart, smooth and unfazed by the hubbub. L, D (daily). www.gibsonssteakhouse.com. 1028 N. Rush St., 312.266.8999. El: Red to Chicago; 5464 N.

VELVET TACO Mexican. The upscale Gold Coast

takes a delicious, laidback turn at Velvet Taco. The Texas-transplant serves close to 20 globally inspired tacos, such as the spicy tikka chicken, the Cuban pig, and the fish ‘n chips. Grab sides of street corn and crispy tots, along with a slice of red velvet cake for dessert. Or order a whole rotisserie chicken to go, a restaurant specialty. L, D, late night (daily). www.velvettaco.com/chicago/. 1110 N. State St., 312.763.2654. El: Red to Clark/Division. $

Lincoln Park ALINEA Eclectic. Featuring the groundbreaking

cuisine of James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Grant Achatz, Alinea is one of Chicago’s two Michelin three-star restaurants. But to stay on the cutting edge, the restaurant decided it needed a

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little makeover. Four months of rebuilding in 2016 and the place looks better than ever—along with a new menu to keep diners on their toes. With three distinct experiences (kitchen table, first floor gallery and three salons), patrons get to choose what kind of culinary adventure they want to embark upon, from environment to coordinating menu and prices. It just keeps getting better with age. Reservations required; jacket requested for gentlemen. D (W-Su). www.alinearestaurant.com. 1723 N. Halsted St., 312.867.0110. El: Red to North/ Clybourn. $$$$ BALENA— Italian. From delectable bruschetta with

beans and oil-poached tuna to whole roasted fish and ricotta ravioli with Swiss chard and brown butter, this newcomer from the folks behind Girl & The Goat and The Bristol scores with foodies and pre-Steppenwolf Theatre diners alike. D (daily). www.balenachicago.com. 1633 N. Halsted St., 312.867.3888. El: Red to North/Clybourn. $$$ GEJA’S CAFE— American. Romantic fondue dining

and nightly flamenco and classical guitar music have drawn diners to this cozy subterranean restaurant since 1965. Entrée fondues include vegetables, shrimp, scallops, lobster, chicken and beef in various combinations. Large wine list. Valet parking. D (daily). www.gejascafe.com. 340 W. Armitage Ave., 773.281.9101. Bus: 22, 36 to Armitage. $$$ HAKKA BAKKA— Indian. The main attraction at this

Lincoln Park fast-casual eatery is the Kati Roll, the everyday burrito-like wraps found in India. Founder Kaushik Guha put his love for his home food staple, plus years in the culinary food industry into the business, while wife Swetha added her corporate advertising experience. Hakka Bakka (which means “being awestruck”) offers a choose-your-own setup with the rolls, salad or rice bowl as base, plus a choice of sauces, toppings and house-made chutneys. L, D (daily). $. www.hakkabakkarolls.com. 1251 W. Fullerton Ave., 872.802.3968 or 773.697.3810.El: Red, Brown, Purple to Fullerton. SUMMER HOUSE SANTA MONICA— American. This

Lincoln Park restaurant lives up to its moniker, channeling the quintessential Southern California vibe with white woods, shutters and skylights to stream in brightness. While inspired by West Coast cuisine and its many staples—seafood and market fresh salads—the eatery retains its Midwestern flair with wood-fired steaks, burgers and a slow-braised pork shank. Some of the wines are sustainably farmed or bio-dynamic. L, D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.summerhousesm.com. 1954 N. Halsted St., 773.634.4100. El: Brown to Armitage. $$

Logan Square/Avondale LONGMAN & EAGLE— American. A Logan Square

hipster crowd packs this buzzing inn and neighborhood restaurant, whose regional American, head-to-tail menu offers roasted bone marrow and a satisfying wild boar sloppy joe; the bar pours 50-plus bourbons. Brunch, D (daily); expanded brunch menu (Sa, Su). www.longmanandeagle. com. 2657 N. Kedzie St., 773.276.7110. El: Blue to Logan Square. $-$$ PARACHUTE— Korean. Destination diners head to

Avondale for pristine, critically acclaimed KoreanAmerican fare. The 40-seat restaurant sources ingredients at their peak and updates the menu daily. Look for affordably priced wine, beer and cocktails to complement the imaginative cuisine.

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D (Tu-Sa). www.parachuterestaurant.com. 3500 N. Elston Ave., 773.654.1460. Bus: 152 to Kedzie

Magnificent Mile/Michigan Avenue HARRY CARAY’S 7TH INNING STRETCH— American.

With photographs from the iconic Cubs announcer’s private collection and sports memorabilia, this Mag Mile restaurant celebrates two American traditions: comfort food and sports. Paying homage to the historic Water Tower, it capitalizes upon its picturesque location with floor-to-ceiling windows and an urban, industrial aesthetic captured by Edison bulbs, steel piping and concrete. Diners sip on craft beers and hand-dipped milkshakes before diving into juicy burgers, farm-fresh salads and oven-fired pizzas. Next door, explore more Chicago sports history at the interactive (and sister) Chicago Sports Museum. L, D (daily). www.harrycarays.com. 835 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 7, 312.202.0500. El: Red to Chicago. $$-$$$ THE PURPLE PIG— Mediterranean. “Cheese, swine

and wine” is the motto at this buzzing Mag Mile hideaway, which offers award-winning cuisine from chef Jimmy Bannos Jr. The menu includes a variety of antipasti, “smears” like taramasalata (“Greek caviar”) and pork liver pâté, plus salads, artisanal cheeses, paninis and cured meats. L, D (daily). www.thepurplepigchicago.com. 500 N. Michigan Ave., 312.464.1744. El: Red to Grand. $$

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when you combine a fish taco afficionado and a sushi restauranteur? Buzz Bait Taqueria, a cool, laidback taco spot in the center of Old Town serving up only the best seafood. Flavors include BBQ-glazed salmon, Sapporo beer-battered cod and an unmatched ahi tuna poke. L (F-Su), D (daily). www.buzzbaitchicago.com. 1529 N. Wells St., 312.664.2899. El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick. $-$$ HAPPY CAMPER— Pizza. Few things make a

Chicagoan happier than great pizza. The perfect balance of cheese, sauce and crust can be hard to come by, so how do you stand out from all the other ‘za outlets? Inspired by the great outdoors, Homeslice does just that, especially with the team’s newest offshoot, Happy Camper. Hang out in a steel camper decorated with twinkly lights, while devouring pies topped with everything from pulled pork with pineapples and jalapeños to meatball with giardiniera and marinara. Pair it with a beer while relaxing on a tire swing at the bar. L (F-Su); D (daily). www.happycamperchicago.com. 1209 N. Wells St., 312.344.1634. OLD TOWN SOCIAL— American. From tender, deli-

cious harissa wings and goat cheese mushroom quesadillas to top-notch beer battered cheese curds and a smoky BBQ beef brisket sandwich, the chefs work wonders in the kitchen of this neighborhood tavern. The turn-of-the-century design features a modern, rustic interior with a woodburning fireplace and 23 HDTVs. Brunch (Sa, Su), D (daily). www.oldtownsocial.com. 455 W. North Ave., 312.266.2277. El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick. $-$$ STEAKBAR—Steakhouse. The steak: chicken fried

chicken, charred New York strip, salmon and duchess. The bar: bottles of locals Revolution and Lagunitas, gimlets, Manhattans, dirties and chocolate martinis. The look: chic multilevel, music-infused,

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DJ-driven late-night spot in Old Town. D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). 1500 N. Wells St., 773.966.0404. Bus: 156 to Burton. $$-$$$.

River North BRIDGE HOUSE TAVERN—American. An ever-evolv-

ing menu of new American comfort food, keeping your tastebuds on their toes. With stunning skyline views, an expansive outdoor patio and unique food options, Bridge House Tavern is sure to be your new regular spot for any occasion. L, D (Tu-Sa); brunch (Sa). www.bridgehousetavern.com. 321 N Clark St., 312.644.0283. DOLCE ITALIAN— Italian. In the Godfrey Hotel,

this third outpost of the South Beach hot spot is a bright, upbeat space, fitting for its faith in “la vida dolce.” The modern Italian menu includes a generous antipasti section; Neopolitan pizzas; pappardelle alla bolognese with a blended beef, veal and pork ragu; and halibut arrostito. B, D (daily); L (M-F); Brunch (Sa, Su). www.dolceitalianrestaurant.com. Godfrey Hotel, 127 W. Huron St., 312.754.0700. El: Red to Chicago THE HAMPTON SOCIAL—Seafood. It’s always sum-

mer vacay at The Hampton Social. White wood furnishings, burlap-textured walls, and maritime props that nod to the East Coast’s most elite community. The menu’s heavy on seafood like a “boat” of oysters, king crab legs and poached shrimp, and squid ink linguine. L, D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.thehamptonsocial.com. 353 W. Hubbard St., 312.464.0500. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart. $$-$$$ HARRY CARAY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE— Steak.

One of the city’s top steakhouses, this classic Italian joint pays tribute to beloved Chicago Cubs sportscaster Harry Caray with walls of sports paraphernalia and a well-executed menu of prime steaks, chops, pastas and more. Grab a drink at Harry’s 60-foot-6-inch bar (the length from the pitcher’s mound to home plate), which also features a more casual menu of sandwiches and salads. L, D (daily). www.harrycarays.com. 33 W. Kinzie St., 312.828.0966. El: Red to Grand; 10233 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont, 847.699.1200; 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, 630.953.3400. $$-$$$ HAVANA— Latin. This neighborhood Latin spot

serves up traditional fare like carne asada and chicken chimichangas—and shakes up a mean mojito to boot. L, D (M-Sa). www.havanachicago.com. 412 N. Clark St., 312.644.1900. El: Red to Grand, Brown/Purple to Merchandise Mart. $$ HOOTERS— American. At this national restaurant

chain, the famous “Hooters girls” serve up comfort food like chicken wings, chicken and Philly cheese steak sandwiches, shrimp, oysters and more. See website for complete list of locations. L, D (daily). www.hooters.com. 660 N. Wells St., 312.944.8800. El: Brown, Purple to Chicago; 8225 W. Higgins Rd., 773.714.0193; 1303 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, 630.960.4008; 9159 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, 708.423.4668; 1110 Perimeter Dr., Schaumburg, 847.619.4668; 15300 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, 708.460.4088; 4395 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora, 630.851.4008. $-$$ INDIA HOUSE— Indian. Sample fare from across

the many regions of India at this well-appointed, comfortable restaurant, featuring dishes like chicken pakoras (deep fried chicken marinated in a blend of masala) and bhindi amchur (fried slices of okra seasoned with tangy Indian spices). L, D w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 35

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(daily). www.indiahousechicago.com. 59 W. Grand Ave., 312.645.9500. El: Red to Grand; 721 W. Golf Rd., 847.278.0760. MERCADITO— Mexican. This stylish, contemporary

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Mexican spot offers a dozen different taco offerings—red snapper with tomatillo-garlic mojo, chile ancho-rubbed pork with grilled pineapple—plus salsas aplenty and exotic tequila cocktails, all in a club-ready atmosphere. Downstairs, check out La Mez Agave Lounge, an intimate spot dedicated to mezcal cocktails. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.mercaditorestaurants.com. 108 W. Kinzie St., 312.329.9555. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart. $-$$

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skewers, build-your-own tacos, ceviche and other Mexican- and Latin-inspired plates star at this airy River North spot, which also boasts an extensive specialty cocktail list. Late-night dining; River North location L (M-F); D (M-Sa). www.moescantina.com. 155 W. Kinzie St., 312.245.2000. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart; 3518 N. Clark St., 773.348.8899. El: Red to Addison. $-$$ OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE— Barbecue. An upscale

casual barbecue joint, where “MasterChef” alum Tony Scruggs mans the smokers. Feast on massive combo platters stacked with brisket, ribs, brined chicken and apple fritters. Crowds also love the retractable roof, LED TVs and live country music. L (F-Su); D (daily). www.oldcrowsmokehouse.com. 3506 N. Clark St., 773.537.4452. El: Red to Addison; 149 W. Kinzie St., 773.348.8899. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart. $$ RIVER ROAST—American. This riverside restaurant

celebrates the food (and drink) that warms the soul, from roast beef carved tableside to fire roasted fish. The restaurant curates Midwestern beer, craft cocktails and gluten-free options. Space is on its side; the massive restaurant offers plenty of private event space and a waterfront patio overlooking downtown Chicago. L (M-F); D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.riverroastchicago.com. 315 N. LaSalle St., 312.822.0100. El: Loop to Clark/Lake. $$-$$$ ROKA AKOR— Japanese. Chicago’s latest izakaya

restaurant features a stunning open kitchen that produces a tasty mix of steak and seafood, including dishes like yuzu miso-marinated black cod, wild jumbo tiger prawns, glazed pork ribs and prime rib eye with soy dressing. L (M-F), D (daily). www. rokaakor.com. 465 N. Clark St., 312.477.7652. El: Red to Grand; 4999 Old Orchard Center, 847.329.7650. $$-$$$$ SIENA TAVERN— Italian. Inspired by “Top Chef”

competitor Fabio Viviani’s trip to Siena, Italy, this dining spot blends the feel of Old World hospitality with the style of a modern, industrial tavern. Dishes include a wide selection of homemade pastas, braised ossobucco and an aged porterhouse. L, D (daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.sienatavern.com. 51 W. Kinzie St., 312.595.1322. El: Brown, Purple to Merchandise Mart. $$-$$$ TANTA— Peruvian. With television appearances and

restaurants in Lima and around the world, Chef Gaston Acurio is the international face of Peruvian cuisine. Peruvian food’s popularity is not hard to understand. It’s not too spicy, and foods like traditional tiraditos (fish dressed in citrus) are a lowcal/high-protein option that look and taste great. With a good blend of fish, meat and vegetables, the menu balances adventurous (skewered beef hearts) and safe (grilled prime new york strip). L, D 36 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 017

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(daily); brunch (Sa, Su). www.tantachicago.com. 118 W Grand Ave., 312.222.9700. El: Red to Grand. $$ THREE DOTS AND A DASH Hawaiian Fusion. A

discreet location down an alley in River North just makes the reward all the sweeter: fresh tiki cocktails served in the most curious of barware, from conch shells to ceramic pineapples. The Polynesian touches are as sugary as the cocktails. Look for a skull-lined stairwell, a grass-covered tiki bar and servers dressed in floral midriff tops and skirts. Open Su-Th 5 pm-2 am; F 4 pm-2 am; Sa 5 pm-3 am. www.threedotschicago.com. 435 N. Clark St., 312.610.4220. El: Red to Grand

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(Coco Pazzo) turns out toothsome plates of rustic Italian fare in this buzzing, classically decorated (marble bar, glass chandeliers) River West space. Go for salad of roasted pears, baby arugula, walnuts and Capriole farm goat cheese; fried calamari, shrimp and octopus with lemon; or meatball-sized rosemary and potato gnocchi with mushrooms and leeks. L (M-F), D (daily). www.piccolosognorestaurant.com. in River West at 464 N. Halsted St., 312.421.0077. El: Blue to Halsted

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and Nepalese dishes are the specialty at this reasonably priced South Loop spot, from samosas and pakoras to chicken tikka, shrimp madras and a variety of specialty breads. Popular 22-item lunch buffet ($11.95; weekends and holidays $12.95; kids half price). Corporate and hotel delivery, too. L, D (daily); Curry Hut: L, D (Tu-Su). www.curryhouseonline.com. 899 S. Plymouth Ct., 312.362.9999. El: Red to Harrison; Curry Hut: 410 Sheridan Rd., Highwood, 847.432.2889. $-$$ ELEVEN CITY DINER Delis/Sandwiches. Classier

than your average diner, this Jewish deli and popular lunch spot caters to Chicago’s corned beef-, latke- and lox-loving crowd with hand-cut meats, fresh soups and a variety of salads and sandwiches. An in-house soda jerk whips up served-with-the-tin classic egg creams, phosphates and malts. South Loop: B, L, D (daily). Lincoln Park: L, D (daily); B (Sa, Su). www.elevencitydiner.com. 1112 S. Wabash Ave., 312.212.1112. El: Red, Green, Orange to Roosevelt; 2301 N. Clark St., 773.244.1112. Bus: 22 to Belden. $-$$

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downtown Italian steakhouse dedicated to preserving the Cubs announcer’s memory also runs this classy tavern decked with memorabiliacovered walls, dozens of HDTVs and a tempting bar menu of chopped salads, margherita pizzas and burgers (choose meat or turkey, toppings, buns, cheeses and sauces). In warm weather, grab a table on the patio for lake views. L, D (daily). www. harrycarays.com. Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., 312.527.9700. Bus: 29, 65, 66 to Navy Pier. $-$$

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veggie burger atop a pretzel roll. B, L (M-F), D (daily) and brunch (Sa, Su). www.atwoodrestaurant. com. 1 W. Washington St., 312.368.1900. El: Red to Lake. $$-$$$ THE BERGHOFF— German. One of Chicago’s oldest

restaurants, this classic 1898 bar and downstairs cafe is a popular spot for lunch, dinner and afterwork drinks. L, D (M-Sa). www.theberghoff.com. 17 W. Adams St., 312.427.3170. El: Red to Monroe. $-$$ Downtown: K-5 PIZANO’S PIZZA & PASTA— Pizza. Deep-dish pie

with a flaky crust is a favorite at this cozy, classic pizzeria, where owner Rudy Malnati Jr.’s mother Donna Marie still prepares all the dough. Other favorite menu items include cheesy garlic bread, chicken Parmesan and four-cheese tortellini. Most locations L, D (daily). www.pizanoschicago.com. 61 E. Madison St., 312.236.1777. El: Red to Monroe; 864 N. State St., 312.751.1766. El: Red to Chicago; 800 N. Dearborn St., 312.335.8833. El: Red to Chicago; 2056 W. Division St., 773.252.1777. El: Blue to Damen or Division; 2106 S. Indiana Ave., 312.842.0777; 1808 N. Waukegan Rd., Glenview, 847.486.1777. $$ III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE— Steak. Tucked away

in the Village Market center north of Millennium Park, this expansive red meat spot scores with topquality steaks and chops in a sleek, contemporary atmosphere of plush booths, stone and dark wood accents and eye-catching mosaic tile. Stunning seasonal rooftop patio, too. D (daily). www.3forks. com. 333 E. Benton Pl., 312.938.4303. Bus: 4 to Columbus. $$$-$$$$

West Loop AU CHEVAL— American. The traditional diner gets a

gourmet makeover at this Randolph Street favorite, which serves made-to-order plates of General Tso’s chicken, pork porterhouse with foie gras and roasted apples, and the famous burger that diners wait hours for. Late-night dining. D (daily). www.auchevalchicago.com. 800 W. Randolph St., 312.929.4580. El: Pink, Green to Morgan/Lake. $$ HONEY’S— Mediterannean. Honey’s takes a con-

temporary menu and turns out dishes that you want to scarf down, but in an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. You might be having oysters dressed with pomegranate, but the honeycomb flooring and fresh-cut flowers will remind you of your own hive. D (M-Sa). www.honeyschicago.com. 1111 W. Lake St., 312.877.5929. El: Green, Pink to Morgan. $$-$$$ THE PUBLICAN— Belgian. From the folks behind

Randolph Street hits avec and Blackbird comes this beer-centric restaurant, with a focus on Belgian brews and a smart, creative menu to go along with them—think oysters, charcuterie, mussels and aged hams. D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). www.thepublicanrestaurant.com. 837 W. Fulton Market, 312.733.9555. El: Green, Pink to Morgan. $$-$$$ menu is divided into sections inspired “de la calle” (of the street), including smaller bites like clams and empanadas; “de la casa” (of the home), featuring heartier meat plates such as the crispy Amish chicken thighs; and “parilla y playa” (grill and ocean), serving classics from steak and lobster to more adventurous dishes such as chicken hearts. L (M-F), D (daily); brunch (Su). www.lasirenachicago.com. 954 W. Fulton Mkt., 312.226.5300. El: Green, Pink to Morgan-Lake. $$ 38 W H E R E C H I C AG O I A P R I L 2 017

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Youth in Revolt The growing pains we experience on our path to adulthood leave defining and permanent marks on our character. To pay respect to our formative years, the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago has culled its collection and compiled the best works portraying adolescence in “Eternal Youth.” The exhibition—which runs through July 23— delves into the complexity of youth from various societal angles, including its use in marketing, LGBTQ coming-of-age challenges and the rise of hip-hop and grunge cultures among young adults. 220 E. Chicago Ave., 312.280.2660, Mcachicago.org

BOLINGBROOK GOLF CLUB— This 18-hole cham-

pionship golf course was designed by acclaimed course architects Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest. The course offers elevated tees, rolling fairways and seven lakes. The 2,200-square-foot golf shop carries golf accessories, golf shirts, windshirts, sweatshirts and sweaters, golf balls and golf clubs. Hours vary depending on weather. www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com. 2001 Rodeo Dr., Bolingbrook, 630.771.9400 BUCKINGHAM FOUNTAIN— Set amid Grant Park

along Lakeshore Drive, this majestic Versaillesinspired fountain was funded in 1927 by Kate Buckingham in memory of her late brother. One of the largest fountains in the world, its four sea horses represent the four states that border Lake Michigan: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. Columbus Drive and Congress Parkway. El: Loop to Library Downtown: K-6 CITYPASS— With just one ticket, gain admission to

five popular Chicago attractions: Skydeck Chicago (Fast Pass), the Shedd Aquarium (VIP entry), The Field Museum (VIP entry), your choice of the Adler Planetarium (VIP entry) OR the Art Institute of Chicago (Fast Pass), and your choice of 360 Chicago (Express Entry) OR the Museum of Science and Industry (VIP entry). $99.75; children 3-11 $84.75. www.citypass.com/chicago. 888.330.5008

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and in animal houses. The 14-acre Nature Boardwalk provides a haven of native Studio in Oak Park is where the famed trees, plants and animals and the opportuwheretraveler.com architect created some of his most nity to be immersed in a multi-sensory, inimportant works. Regular tours are teractive ecosystem. Open 365 days a year. offered daily 10 am-4 pm. Walking tours of Grounds open 10 am-5 pm daily. Free; parking the surrounding Historic District, which has several $20. www.lpzoo.org. 2001 N Clark St., 312.742.2000. residences designed in Wright’s studio, are offered Bus: 151, 156 to Fullerton daily. Admission: $18; seniors/military/students $15; MAGGIE DALEY PARK—The newest park in Chicago children 3 and under free. ShopWright at the Frank is just east of Millennium Park: Maggie Daley Park, Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is open daily 9 am-5 named for the former mayor’s wife and one of pm. A variety of combination tours incorporating the most well-known city champions, provides the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Unity beautiful green space with lake and skyline views Temple and the Historic District also available: $21in the middle of downtown. The park features an $70. www.flwright.org. Wright Home and Studio, ice skating ribbon turn skate park in the summer, a 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, 312.994.4000. climbing wall, an expansive and creatively themed FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S ROBIE HOUSE— Frank playground, and plenty of space to relax and have Lloyd Wright’s Robie House (1908-10) is both a a picnic. There’s a reason our city motto is “Urbs in masterpiece of the Prairie style and an icon of Horto,” or “City in a Garden”—we just love getting modern architecture. Trained interpreters take visioutside! www.maggiedaleypark.com. Maggie tors into the children’s playroom, entry hall, living Daley Park, 337 E. Randolph St., 312.552.3000. El: room, dining room, guest room, master bedroom, Loop to Randolph/Wabash butler’s pantry and kitchen, while offering insights MAGNIFICENT MILE— Boasting some of the city’s into these contemporary spaces designed by ritziest hotels, shops—including three malls—galWright more than 100 years ago. Tours Th-M 10:30 leries and restaurants, Chicago’s famed “Mag am-3 pm. $18; students, seniors (65 and over) Mile” runs along North Michigan Avenue from Oak and military $15; children 3 and under free. www. Street on the north to the Chicago River on the flwright.org. Meet at Robie Museum Shop, 5757 S. south. Cultural gems include the Museum of ConWoodlawn Ave., 312.994.4000. Bus: 4 to 57th temporary Art, Lookingglass Theatre and Loyola LINCOLN PARK ZOO— This 49-acre free zoo in the University Museum of Art (LUMA). Landmark Mag heart of the city is one of the nation’s oldest, with Mile architecture includes the Wrigley Building, the more than 1,200 animals throughout the grounds Tribune Tower and the Historic Water Tower, one

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of the only buildings to survive the 1871 Chicago Fire. MILLENNIUM PARK This 24.5-acre green space

is one of the city’s major cultural centers; its centerpiece is the shiny elliptical sculpture by Anish Kapoor called Cloud Gate, which locals have affectionately nicknamed “The Bean.” Other highlights: a digitally animated water fountain created by contemporary artist Jaume Plensa; the Frank Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion; and the serene Lurie Garden. www.millenniumpark. org. 201 E. Randolph St., 312.742.1168. El: Loop to Randolph NAVY PIER Encompassing more than 50 acres

along the lakefront, Navy Pier boasts a nearly 200-foot-high, climate-controlled Ferris wheel; IMAX Theater; Chicago Children’s Museum; Chicago Shakespeare Theater; and a number of retail shops and restaurants. www.navypier.com. Open Su-Th 10 am-10 pm; F-Sa 10 am-midnight. 600 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.PIER(7437). Bus: 29, 65, 66, 124 to Navy Pier SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA One of the Midwest’s

premier theme parks, Six Flags offers more than 40 rides, including extreme coasters like Vertical Velocity, Goliath and Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, the all-new 4D interactive ride. Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine is a family-friendly adventure based on the classic mystery-solving pup and his pals. If you aren’t afraid to get wet, head on over to the Mega Wedgie, a five-story, near-vertical water slide that shoots you down at 40 miles per hour. Additional features include musical revues and interactive children’s areas. Open daily. Any day tickets $58.99; children age 2 and under free. Parking $25. www.sixflags.com. Located off I-94 at the Grand Avenue East (Rt. 132) exit, Gurnee, 847.249.INFO. Metro: A-5 SKYDECK CHICAGO At 103 stories high, the Sky-

deck at the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower offers an unsurpassed view of Chicago and, on a clear day, four surrounding states. It also features multimedia exhibits showcasing the city from its historic past to the present. The Skylights multimedia tour gives visitors stories beyond the views at various stops around the Skydeck. If you dare, brave a trip out onto the glass-bottomed Ledge. Open 9 am-10 pm (last ticket sold half-hour before close). Admission $23/Day-Night ticket $33; children ages 3-11 $15/$21; children under 3 free. Fast Pass (3 and older) $49; children under 3 free. CityPASS and group rates available. www.theskydeck. com. 233 S. Wacker Dr., 312.875.9447. El: Loop to Quincy/Wells WRIGLEY FIELD Built in 1914, Wrigley Field is the

second oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, behind Boston’s Fenway Park (1912). Famed for its brick exterior and ivy-covered outfield walls, Wrigley is the site of numerous historic moments, including Babe Ruth’s called shot during the 1932 World Series, and Pete Rose’s 4,191st hit in 1985, which tied him with Ty Cobb for the most hits in baseball history. The Friendly Confines’ last renovation occurred in 2005, when the Cubs expanded the bleachers, added a restaurant in the batter’s eye and created a window enabling passers-by to look into right field from Sheffield Avenue. Ninety-minute tours are available to the public most days; call or see website for schedule. www. cubs.com. 1060 W. Addison St., 773.404.2827. El: Red to Addison

Museums ADLER PLANETARIUM This lakefront attraction on

the Museum Campus features loads of otherworldly exhibits. The $14 million, ultra high-res, 360-degree Grainger Sky Theater features the sky show “Planet Nine,” all about the search for a new ninth planet. Permanent exhibit “Planet Explorers” offers hands-on learning for budding astronomers. Follow Apollo 12 Captain James A. Lovell Jr. to the moon and back in the “Mission Moon” exhibit, featuring the Gemini 12 spacecraft that Lovell and Buzz Aldrin flew in 1966. Open daily 9:30 am-4 pm. General admission (does not include shows) $12; children 3-11 $8. The All Access Pass allows access to all exhibitions and shows: $34.95; children $29.95. www.adlerplanetarium.org. 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312.922.STAR(7827). Bus: 146 to museum ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO A world-class mu-

seum, the Art Institute boasts one of the nation’s largest permanent collections of Impressionist paintings and an extensive display of Asian art. The 264,000-square-foot, Renzo Piano-designed Modern Wing features an extensive collection of 20th- and 21st-century art, including modern European paintings and sculptures and photography. Open M-W 10:30 am-5 pm; Th 10:30 am-8 pm. Admission $25 (Chicago residents $20); students and seniors $19 (Chicago residents $14); children under 14 free. Free family programming daily. www.artic.edu. 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312.443.3600. El: Loop to Adams CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION For

over 50 years, this cultural organization has been celebrating the architecture of Chicago. Housed in the historic Railway Exchange building, it is the meeting spot for many Chicago Architecture Foundation tours. The gift shop carries a wide range of architecturally related and unique gift items and books. Tour prices vary. CAF Shop and Tour Center open daily 9 am-9 pm. www.architecture.org. 224 S. Michigan Ave., 312.922.3432. El: Loop to Adams CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM Explore Chicago’s

past and present with exhibits like the intricately restored “L Car No. 1” and memorabilia from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Permanent exhibit “Lincoln’s Chicago” highlight the life, presidency and death of our 16th president. Open M,W-Sa 9:30 am-4:30 pm; Tu 9:30 am-7:30 pm; Su noon-5 pm. Admission (includes audio tour) $16; seniors and students $14; children 12 and under free. www.chicagohistory.org. 1601 N. Clark St., 312.642.4600. El: Brown, Purple to Sedgwick CHICAGO SPORTS MUSEUMIt’s game on at this

interactive museum, which commemorates the world of sports using simulated experiences, relics and stats. Organized by five major zones (Measure Up, Forensic Sports, Fan Zone, Curses & Superstitions, and the Hall of Legends), the museum delves into the science that unraveled infamous sports mysteries and engages visitors to test their own hand-eye coordination, agility and control against famous players like Blackhawk Patrick Kane and Bulls Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. Visitors can also relive the glory of the Cubs’ historic win at the new 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series exhibit. Entry is free with a minimum purchase at Harry Caray’s 7th Inning Stretch, its dining sibling next door. General admission $6; seniors $3; kids under 3 free. M-Su 11:30 am-close. www.chicagosportsmuseum.com. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 7, 312.202.0500. El: Red to Chicago

DUSABLE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY Named for Chicago’s first perma-

nent citizen, Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable, the museum displays art, artifacts and documents tracing African-American history. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm; Su noon-5 pm. Admission $10; with ID students and seniors $7; children 6-11 $3; under 5 free; discounts for Chicago residents; free for military. Free for all Tu. www.dusablemuseum.org. 740 E. 56th Pl., 773.947.0600. Bus: 4 to 57th ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER This sleek, 65,000-square-foot Stanley

Tigerman-designed facility just north of Chicago displays art and artifacts from people and places associated with the Holocaust. Featured are personal testimonies collected by Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation. Open M-Su 10 am-5 pm; Th 10 am-8 pm. Admission $12; seniors and students $8; children 5-11 $6. www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, 847.967.4800 LIZZADRO MUSEUM OF LAPIDARY ART The gem-

stones, jades, rocks, fossils and minerals at this west suburban museum (designed to resemble a jewelry box) span many cultures and eras. The permanent collection features Chinese jade carvings, stone mosaics from Rome and Florence, animal dioramas, touch exhibits of earth science phenomena, and the 18-karat gold Castle Lizzadro sculpture with diamond windows. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm. Admission $5; seniors $4; students and teens $3; children 7-12 $2; children under 7 free. Free for all F. www.lizzadromuseum. org. 220 Cottage Hill Ave, Elmhurst, 630.833.1616 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART LUMA In

an airy space just off North Michigan Avenue, this museum presents selections from its permanent Martin D’Arcy Collection of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art, as well as rotating exhibits that focus on all aspects of spirituality. Open Tu 11 am-8 pm; W-Su 11 am-6 pm. Admission $9; seniors $6; students under 25 with ID $3. Free for Loyola students and staff with ID, children under 18, clergy, active military and their families; free for all Tu. www.luc.edu/luma. 820 N. Michigan Ave., 312.915.7600. El: Red to Chicago MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY This

landmark museum features more than 800 interactive exhibits, including the “U-505 Submarine” and “YOU! The Experience,” featuring high-tech, hands-on exploration of the body, mind and spirit. Open daily 9:30 am-5:30 pm. Admission $18; children 3-11 $11. Additional fee for Omnimax show, some exhibits and on-board U-505 tours. Parking available. www.msichicago. org. 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr., 773.684.1414. Bus: 6, 55 to museum SHEDD AQUARIUM From frolicking sea otters to

sharks and exotic eels, the Shedd Aquarium is home to an array of fascinating aquatic animals. The renovated Oceanarium features the popular belugas, otters, dolphins and the “One World” show. Other highlights include the Wild Reef shark habitat and the Caribbean Reef exhibit, where divers hand-feed fish and sharks in a 90,000-gallon aquarium. The Behind the Scenes Tour (F, Sa, Su; 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm; extra admission required) gives visitors a rare peek into the workings of the aquarium. Open M-F 9 am-5 pm; Sa-Su 9 am-6 pm. Illinois resident general admission $8; children $6. Total Experience pass $39.95; children 3-11 $30.95. www.sheddaquarium.org. 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312.939.2438. Bus: 146 to museum w w w.wh e re t rave le r. com 41

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GREEKTOWNSizzling platters of flaming saganaki

and exuberant shouts of “Opa!” are typical sights and sounds at restaurants in this gregarious area of Halsted between Jackson and Washington. It’s most active at night, when the restaurants fill with diners, often large Greek families and groups of friends, creating a festive atmosphere. A bonus here is free valet parking at many of the restaurants.

Tours/Charters ABSOLUTELY CHICAGO SEGWAY TOURS Take

treks through downtown aboard the latest Segways. Options include the “Architecture and Art Tour,” a ghost tour and the “Lakefront/ Museum Campus Tour.” Corporate tours and bilingual tours in Mandarin, Spanish and more are available (48 hours notice required for translated tours); discounted parking at the Millennium Park garage. $50-$70. www.chicagosegways.com. 300 E. Monroe St., 312.552.5100. El: Loop to Madison BIG BUS TOURS CHICAGO Choose from 24-, 48-

and 72-hour “Big Bang” tickets for this extensive, hop-on and hop-off tour of city attractions. Purchase tickets online or at any bus stop location including the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Willis Tower. Tickets $36, $45, $54; children ages 5-15 $18, $20, $23; under 5 free; some discounts available online. www.bigbustours.com.

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the famous Garrett Gourmet Popcorn aboard the popular “Hop On Hop Off” tour, which operates daily year-round and makes stops every 20 to 30 minutes between 9 am and 4 pm (M-F) and 9 am and 5 pm (Sa-Su) at 13 of the city’s top attractions. Adult 24-hour pass $35; 48-hour pass $45; three-day pass $48; children 5-15 $17 for up to 72 hours; children 4 and under free on all tours. Online specials available. www.chicagotrolley.com. 773.648.5000

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Meyer discusses neighborhood history, mystery and ghosts on this 90-minute tour that stops at Bucktown’s landmarks along the way. Tours start and end at Walsh Park. Must book in advance. Tickets $25. Check website for schedule. www. bizarrebucktown.com. 1722 N. Ashland Ave., 773.435.0097. El: Blue to Division CHICAGO CRIME TOURS Escape into Chicago’s

underworld and visit famous crime scenes from the 19th century through modern times, including a stop at the vaults of Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, where the infamous crime boss Frank Nitti had his offices. Guests meet at the southeast corner of Pearson and Michigan avenues. Tours W-M. Check website for full schedule. $39.95. Walk-ups subject to availability. www.chicagocrimetours.com. 163 E. Pearson St., 312.888.6224. El: Red to Chicago CHICAGO HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE One too

many traffic jams led to Trevor Heffernan launching Chicago Helicopter Experience. From the private heliport, visitors take flight along the lakefront from McCormick Place to Montrose Harbor and back in luxe ‘copters with leather seats, bubble windows and interactive tablets. Open daily 8 am-10 pm. www.chetours.com. 2420 S. Halsted St., 855.414.8687. El: Orange to Halsted

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ster tour” takes visitors on a bus ride through Prohibition-era Chicago to see the scenes made famous by Al Capone and his enemies and allies. Reservations recommended; private charters also available. Tour times online. Tickets from $30. www.gangstertour.com. All tours depart from 600 N. Clark St. (in front of McDonald’s). 773.881.1195. El: Red to Grand WRIGLEY FIELD TOURS Get an insider’s look at

the Friendly Confines during these daily 75- to 90-minute tours. Non-game day tour stops include the seating bowl, press box, bleachers, visitors clubhouse, the Cubs’ dugout, and the field. Instead of the clubhouses, on game days tour-goers will visit the Jack Daniels Patio and enter the park before gates open. $25; children under 2 free. See website for schedule. www.cubs.com/tours. 1060 W. Addison St., 773.388.8270. El: Red to to Addison

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LaSalle/ Van Buren

CHINATOWN

Harrison

Quincy/Wells

cta

Monroe

Monroe cta

THE LOOP

Jackson Blvd

Willis Tower/ Skydeck Chicago

Van Buren

Amtrak

NEAR WEST SIDE

Cabrini

12th Pl

52B

19th Pl 53 Cullerton e Av ort p l 21st St ana SC

Halsted

Greyhound Terminal

51H Taylor

52C

17th St 17th Pl

Cermak

Van Buren

Polk

House

Randolph

Chicago Union Station M

Adams

WEST LOOP

Eisenhower Expy cta

51H

Halsted

15th Pl

14th Pl

LITTLE ITALY

Clinton

51F 51E Monroe 51G

Jane Addams Hull-House

University of Illinois at Chicago East Campus

Harrison

UIC-Halsted

Van Buren 29B

Jackson Blvd

GREEK TOWN

Randolph

Navy Pier

Chicago Harbor Lock

Polk Bros. Park

Water Taxi

Chicago Yacht Club

River 41 Esplanade Park

River East Art Center

STREETERVILLE

Grand Av

Ohio Street Olive Beach Park

Pedestrian Tunnel

Museum of Contemporary Art

MAGNIFICENT MILE Huron

Chicago River Goodman Theatre Clark/Lake Chicago Theatre State/

Merchandise Kinzie cta Merchandise Mart N. Bank Mart

RIVER NORTH

Lake

Institute

Chicago cta

Lake cta James R. cta Thompson Randolph/ cta Center Block 37 Lake Wabash cta Randolph City Daley Oriental Jay Pritzker Pavilion Hall Center Ogilvie Washington Blvd Washington Blvd Chicago 51C Washington cta Theatre Transportation Maggie Washington/ cta 51E Cultural Ctr. Center Wells Madison M Civic Madison/cta Millennium Daley 51D Park Opera Wabash Park

51B 51A 51C 51B 51D

cta Grand

Ancona

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Superior Huron

Dan Ryan Expy

Morgan Morgan Sagamon

Elizabeth

Lytle

Allport

Jefferson

Rice

Clinton

Franklin

Elizabeth Willard Racine Av

O Carpenter gden Morgan Saga

Sagamon

Sedgwick Upper Wacker

Steward Av

Wood

Wells

Laflin

Paulina

Canal

Plymouth

Lake Shore Dr

Noble Ada Throop Elizabeth

Loomis

Newberry

Isl an dA v

Throop

Peoria Peoria

Racine Av

Franklin

Green

St Clair

LaSal LaSalle Blvd

Wells Financial LaSalle Wentworth Av

Halsted

May

Peonia

Clark

Clark Clark Clark

Carpenter

Union Av

Rush Michigan Av

River

Dearborn

Clark Federal Federal

South Branch of Chicago Princeton Av

State State

Plymouth Plymouth

May

Halsted

Wabash Av

Carpenter Miller

Desplaines

McClurg

Ca Clinton

Michigan Av

Indiana Av

Wabash Av

Columbus

Prairie Av Prairie Av

Miller Morgan

Canal

Larrabee Jefferson

Wells

New

State State

Fairbanks Columbu s Park

Calumel Av

Museum Cam pus

Dr Shore Lake

MLK Dr

White

nn Li

Chicago Av

Breakwater

MAPS

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LOOP MAP

Grand-Red cta

E Grand Ave

Amtrak

Adams St

cta

F Harrison St

North Water St G

Upper W acker D r

Wacker Dr

Michigan Ave

E Lake St

N Columbus Dr

N Stetson Ave

E Randolph St Millennium Monument

Washington St 1

South Branch Chicago River

Chicag o River Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago LaSalle

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Harrison St

Van Buren M

8th St 9th St

11th St Museum/Campus

cta cta

Roosevelt

SOUTH LOOP

13th St

14th St

14th Pl 1

EJackson Dr

Balbo Ave

Polk St

Roosevelt Rd

St Clair St

Michigan Ave

Rush St

Wabash Ave

Library

LaSalle

Millennium Park Cloud Gate 2

cta

PRINTERS cta ROW Harrison

Park Dr

Hubbard St

Adams/

cta Jackson

LaSalle/

Congress Pkwy

Millennium Park D

ctaWabash

Quincy/Wells

Randolph St

Monroe Dr

cta

Monroe

Jackson Blvd cta

cta

Van Buren St Van Buren

E Illinois St

Kinzie St

Clark

Monroe St

Michigan Ave

THE LOOP

Michigan Ave

E Ohio St

Chicago Union Station

Wabash Ave

E Ontario St

Ogilvie Transportation Center D

cta

cta Randolph/ Lake cta Wabash Daley Center Washington St Washington Washington/ cta cta Wells

Clark St

State/ Lake

Randolph St

Fairbanks Ct

E Erie St

St Clair St

Huron St

cta

Plymouth Ct State St

Rush St

Wabash Ave

State St

Superior St D

E Superior St

Clark/Lake

Lake St

Lake Shore Park

E Chicago Ave

Mag Mile

cta

Michigan Ave

Chicago Ave

Chicago-Red

Upper Wacker Dr

Dearborn St

Pearson St

Chicago River

Clark St

cta Merchandise Mart

LaSalle St

Chestnut St

cta

Hubbard St Kinzie St

Dewitt Pl

Delaware Pl

Mies van der Rohe Way

ashington Square Park

Wells St Financial Pl

Walton St

Grand

Grand Ave Illinois St

Wells

Michigan Ave

Wabash Ave

E Oak St

Franklin St

RIVER NORTH

E Bellevue Pl

Erie St Ontario St Ohio St

State St

Huron St

Upper Wacker Dr

E Cedar St

MAGNIFICENT 3 MILE

Superior 2

Franklin St

re Sho

Chicago Oak Street Harbor Beach

Lak e

E Elm St

Wells St

Sedgwick

MAG MILE MAP

MAPS

CTA RAIL SYSTEM

Central Noyes Foster Davis Dempster Main South Blvd Howard

Fullerton

Morgan

18th

UICHalsted

Polk

Ashland

BLUE LINE

Racine

Illinois Medical District

Western

California

KedzieHoman

Pulaski

Cicero

Austin PINK LINE

State St Subway

Harrison Roosevelt Cermak-McCormick Place Cermak-Chinatown

LIN

Halsted

Ashland 35th-Bronzeville-IIT

Sox-35th

35th/Archer

Rush periods only

Indiana

47th Western

Pulaski

Garfield GREEN LINE

63rd Halsted

Ashland Branch

Ashland/63rd

Midway

69th 79th 87th

43rd 47th 51st Garfield GREEN LINE Cottage Grove

Kedzie

King Dr

Free connection between routes Boarding in direction shown only

Damen

Western

California

Kedzie

Cicero Kostner Pulaski

Central Park

Park & Ride Lot

N RA

Lake Michigan

See Downtown Inset

54th/Cermak

Accessible station

Chicago Grand

Harlem-bound boarding only

Oak Park

Harlem

Forest Park

GREEN LINE

Chicago Merch Mart

Grand

Pkwy

Clark/Division

North/Clybourn

Division Chicago

Kedzie

Pulaski ConservatoryCentral Park

Cicero

Laramie

Austin

Central

Ridgeland

Oak Park

Harlem/Lake

Damen

Clinton Congress LaSalle

Sedgwick

Armitage

Western

Van Buren St

LaSalle/ Harold Van Buren Washington Library Blue Line

Wellington Diversey

California

Map Not to Scale

to transfer, use farecard, walk between elevated and subway

Belmont

Logan Square

Adams/ Wabash

Jackson

Wabash Ave

Addison

Belmont

Monroe

Quincy

Sheridan

Green Line

Paulina Southport

Addison

Washington/ Wells

Randolph/ Wabash

Orange Line

Irving Park

Addison

Lake to transfer, use farecard, walk via pedway Washington

Red Line

Western

Damen

Francisco

Rockwell

Kimball

Kedzie

Harlem

Berwyn

Purple Line Argyle stops at Wilson Lawrence and Sheridan Loop-bound in AM rush only. Wilson

Montrose

Irving Park

Blue Line

Bryn Mawr

Montrose

to transfer, use farecard, walk between elevated and subway

State/ Lake

Clark/ Lake Lake St

Thorndale

Jefferson Park

Red Line

Pink Line

RED LINE

Cumberland

Rosemont

BROWN LINE

Purple Line Exp

Green Clinton Line

Jarvis Morse Loyola Granville

RED LINE

O'Hare

YELLOW LINE

Brown Line

Dearborn St Subway

Oakton-Skokie

Downtown Inset

Wells St

LINEwn to PLE PURnues downperiods conti day rush week

Dempster-Skokie

Linden

East 63rd Branch

June 2016

95th/Dan Ryan

[WHERE INSIDE]

Chicago Your Way

Adventures

Relaxation

Family Fun

Chicago’s got plenty of options for travelers craving an adrenaline rush. Need for speed? Look no farther than (1) K1 Speed, an indoor go-kart track that lets you zip around at nearly 45 mph. Eat your heart out, Jeff Gordon. Maybe you love the idea of skydiving but without the actual mortal danger (no judgment, we’re with you). Check out (2) iFly, Lincoln Park’s indoor skydiving wind tunnel. The high-powered wind turbines create the illusion of free falling. Take part in a verbal battle by going toe-to-toe with the lewd, rude and crude (all in the name of good fun) employees at the famous (3) Wiener’s Circle. By day it’s a regular hot dog stand, but by night, the sassy ladies behind the counter let fly expletives like you’ve never heard.

Get your chill on, you deserve it. Whether you're on vacation or staycation, here are the best places to decompress. Start out at (1) Mud. Facial Bar, now offering a new cactus facial (which uses prickly pear seed oil to hydrate skin, fight cell damage and kill bacteria). Or try their most popular offering: the breast milk facial, which has antibodies that can combat acne, even skin tone and help treat eczema and sunburn. Next, detox in a full-body seaweed wrap at (2) The Red Door by Elizabeth Arden. The wrap is designed to pull out toxins while delivering minerals. After a tough day like that, you probably need a drink. Go retox at (3) Gilt Bar. We recommend their Vesper martini—we haven’t tasted a better one in Chicago.

Traveling with the family is a delicate balancing act, weighing individual interests alongside the group. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Popular wisdom tells us that literally everybody loves pizza, so stop by (1) Stella Barra: Kids can step up to the chef’s counter, knead their own dough and make a pizza to satisfy their often-persnickety taste buds everyday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For kids who like helicopters (who doesn’t?), take a chopper tour of the city. (2) Chicago Helicopter Experience is offering a Family Weekend discount ($99 per person) from April 14-16. Finally, for families with brand new members, stop by (3) Monica+Andy and grab a cuddle box: complete with a super soft blanket and a range of babywear like bodysuits, caps and PJ’s.

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