 Adopted hometown of Oprah and Obama, the Windy City is the cultural mix
of down home hospitality with a big city edge. Chicago is partitioned into four sections: Downtown ‘The
Loop’, North, South and West Side—the ‘Magnificent Mile’ beholds
upscale shopping boutiques, restaurants and eminent architecture
sightings.
Where to Stay
Hotel Allegro – The Kimpton Group
171 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 236-0123
www.allegrochicago.com
 Chicago Getaways
This boutique hotel offers exclusive packages to pamper and revamp your spirits. Shedding a glimpse into old school Chicago charm. From the elevator of the hotel to the countless clubs nearby, you won't have to go far to sink into the sounds of Chicago, including the city's famous jazz tradition. Enjoy wireless internet access, Jacuzzi spa tubs and zebra print bathrobes to wrap it all up.
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Hotel 71
71 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 346-7100
www.hotel71.com
 Riverside Tranquility
This upscale hotel boasts colorful comfort, rest and rediscovery--leaving no door unopened. A metropolitan sleek boutique reaping with warmth, the epicenter of Chicago is where it calls home. Dine at 71, with contemporary small platters, cocktails and appetizers via room service and chow down bed side.
Where to Eat
MacArthur’s
5412 West Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 261-2316
www.macarthursrestaurant.com
King Soul
Daily rotating specials dominate MacArthur’s down home menu. With renowned staples like golden fried and baked chicken served up on the regular. This upscale eatery’s comfort sides include sweet corn, collard greens, all priced beneath a city bus fare. Recipient to numerous taste, price and quantity awards, this Chicago gem earned its stripes as the best of its kind.
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Vermilion
10 W. Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 527-4060
www.thevermilionrestaurant.com
 Indian Fusion
With a unique blend of Latin and Indian spices, contemporary restaurant owner Rohini Dey brings the heat with Bollywood dancers, seven course prix fixe meals and an annual New Years Eve extravaganza brimming with excitement. Paneer Konkani dish: jumbo crab stuffed oaxacan crepas (Mexican truffles), sets the bill back twenty eight dollars, but expect taste perfected via Vermilion’s flavorful melting pot.
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Fogo de Chao
661 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 932-9330
www.fogodechao.com
 Brazilian Buffet
Traditional side dishes of warm cheese breads, fried bananas, and crispy hot polenta circulate on sizzling fire hot skewers amid this Brazilian braised steak house. Tantalizing forest décor surrounds the gourmet buffet while Gaucho chefs await your beckoning call. Two sided red and green plates are given to patrons to signal tableside meat carvings right before your widening eyes.
Where to Play
Pops For Champagne
601 North State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60610
(312) 266-7677
www.popsforchampagne.com
 Where Chicago Celebrates
This graceful get up aligns pale plush couches, prepared raw bars and two noteworthy levels. Attracting top notch jazz talent weekly… . Choose from sparkling cocktail creations from Creole Rum laced ‘Bull’s Blood’ to sugar cube entreated ‘Cha-Cha’. Splurge on contemporary caviar, or kick back a few modestly priced marinated olives, just don’t forget to toast the anniversary.
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Y
224 W. Ontario
Chicago, Illinois 60610
312 787 2355
www.ychicago.com
 What's The Question?
Discreet and distinct, Y provides meeting grounds for Chicago elite, icons and fashionistas. Radiant design compliments exceptional service and unparalleled hospitality. Check out Gallery Fridays, a night for beatnik artists to exhibit abstract works amid pulsating music. Be prepared to move, shake and sweat, while defending your mellow.
The Spots
Thr3ee Boutique
1632 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 227-8200
www.thr3eestore.com
 Hard To Find
Planted in the heart of windy city, this boutique landmark offers fresh lifestyle choices for the modern working gentleman. Designer labels from Christian Audigier, Edward Dada to Anthony Vega, scour the aisles for burgeoning trends, vintage finds or embroidered mod-rocker T’s. Whether restocking long lost socks or undressing to impress Thr3ee boutique delivers top notch potential prospects.
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Apartment Number 9
1804 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 395-2999
www.apartmentnumber9.com
 Just Buy It
Notable designers inhabit the racks of apparel at buyer friendly boutique Apartment Number 9. Half off sales, athletic cut tees and plaid dress pants will spruce up back to work Monday’s.
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The Green at Grant Park
Monroe between Columbus and Lakeshore Drive
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 987-1818
www.thegreenonline.com
 Dining and Golf
This 18 hole putting course was designed to attract budding golf fanatics to ‘The Green’. The park-course displays varied land contours, sand traps and the use of ‘Player’s Turf’, a synthetic sophisticated putting surface used by PGA athletes. Work a sweat, then unwind and alfresco dine on Italian sausage and pepper bites, while flicking pennies into neighboring Buckingham fountain.
—LM
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