Restaurant Help in Chicago

WineO. Do a search for Chicago in the Dining and Cooking section. There are several very useful threads with restaurant recommendations.

Where exactly is the Double Tree? Check out this link.

VM

It's right here, Vino me.

Thanks for the help gentlemen.

I was going to do a search, but I was hoping for something that is maybe walking distance. I guess it really shouldn't matter, because we can take a cab.

wine-o,
are you driving there? if you are let me know maybe you can pick some thing up for me
since the wouldn't ship!!!!!!! or anyone else that may help.

I am driving. If I can get away I will do what I can. Details...Details.

Wino- depending on the clients I have 3 recommendations not far from that hotel, one of which is walking distance.

Hugo's Frog Bar is walking distance. It's loud, boisterous, a little she-she and quite fun. I've enjoyed it but the pro reviews are mediocre. Check out Metromix.com for more info and location.

I've been singing the praises of Crofton on Wells for a few years now, and Chicago MAgazine named it one of the top 10 restaurants in Chicago. Excellent food, very mellow comfy atmosphere and interesting though small wine list. Moderately pricey, but not over the top.
It's a short cab ride away from your hotel.

Fogo de Chao is one of the more interesting restaurants I've been to in a while. It's all-you-can eat brazilian steak. The salad bar is amazing and there are 15 different cuts of meat brought around to the table for you to enjoy as much as you want. This is really for big meat eaters only but is a little upscale and a lot of fun. It's also a short cab ride away from your hotel.

Thanks Grossie,

It looks like I'll be driving back on Friday and then flying back to Chicago Monday morning staying downtown the entire week.

"Clapping Gremlin goes here"

Frontera Grill. Or, if you can get in, go to Topolobampo, the gormet side of Frontera. Rick Bayless has done and incredible job over the years bringing Authentic Mexican to the US. Thier wine list is perfectly matched to thier menu and the staff is knowledable in helping match.

Thanks again for the info. We ended up having dinner Thursday night at Gibsons. Great place! Ok wine list with fair prices. I ended up having a small filet with a 2001 BV Tapestry.

We did a little bar hopping afterwards on Rush st since my hotel was right around the corner.

I'll be in Chicago all next week if anyone is interested in doing something.

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Originally posted by Vino Me:
Where exactly is the Double Tree? Check out this https://forums.winespectator.com/eve/forums?a=tpc&s=9306023451&f=5086097161&m=9906008161&r=9906008161#9906008161.

VM

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Vino Me,

My hotel is in the Gold Coast right accross the street from the Hancock Building.

I am going to be back in Chicago in two weeks for two weeks. Is there anything going on?

So far I have been to Ditka's, Harey Carey's, Luciano's and at the top of the Hancock bldg. Forget the name though. I did make it to Sam's. WOW!

Exactly what period will you be in town. I'm sure we can arrange to get together if you will be in town for 2 weeks. Here are a couple wine events that are going on:

Saturday, February 12
Steve8 will be in from Canada and is trying to get together for an offline but with it being so close to Valentine's Day there are not to many takers. The thread is here.

Tuesday, February 15
CHAPOUTIER COMES TO BINNY'S
Binny's Ivanhoe Castle & Catacombs Tasting Room
6:30-8:30pm
An exclusive tasting seminar with Michel Chapoutier, owner and winemaker of Maison M. Chapoutier of Tain l'Hermitage in the Rhone Valley of France. Cost for this event is $25 for Frugal Fine Wine Lover's Club Members and $35 for non-members. Seating is extremely limited.
Call (773)935-9400 for reservations.

Tuesday, March 1
PODERI COLLA BAROLO BUSSIA VERTICAL SEMINAR
Binny's Ivanhoe Castle & Catacombs Tasting Room
6:30-8:30pm
Join us for a comparative vertical tasting seminar featuring winemaker Tino Colla of Poderi Colla and vintages 1996 through 2000. The family-owned estate of Poderi Colla demonstrates the great potential that classic nebbiolo wines have in the right hands. $15 for club members, $25 non-members. Reservations required.
Call (773)935-9400 for reservations.

Thursday, March 3
BEST OF THE BEST DEALS TASTING
Binny's in Chicago - Downtown
5:00-7:30pm
This tasting will feature 20 of the wine staff's favorites picks from the current stock of "Buyer's Specials" including Freemark Abbey Sycamore Cabernet, Kracher #7, Marengo Barolo Brunate, and many more. These selections represent some of the best values we have to offer. Now let's see how they really stack up! $10 for club members/$15 non-members. Reservations requested.
Call (312)332-0012 or email grand@binnys.com for reservations.

Saturday, March 12
If you will be in town, there is a rather large offline going on with 20+ members including out of town guests futronic, DoktaP and Lady Cabernet. The thread is here.

VM

Vino Me,

The exact dates are:

2-28 to 3-4
3-7 to 3-11

Are you leaving on the 11th or will you be in town that Friday evening? Also, check out the March 12th offline thread because people are trying to plan offlines on Wed the 9th and Thur the 10th around downtown Chicago in that thread and it and it would be very convenient for you since you are staying down there.

VM

Vino Me,

thanks for the info. I will be flying back on Friday both weeks.

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