Wrigley FieldHome of the Chicago Cubs

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:46:15 +0000

When most people hear ‘Chicago’, they think ‘The Windy City’. When sports fans hear Chicago, they think of the Chicago Cubs. Unfortunately, one of the Cubs most notable features is that they haven’t won a Championship game in 102 yearslonger than any other major North American professional sports team. Wrigley Field, the ballpark the Chicago Cubs call home, is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors (behind Boston’s Fenway Park). The history of Wrigley field also manages to expand beyond Chicago in the form of songthe famous ballpark tune “Take me out to the Ballgame” was made famous by broadcaster Harry Caray during a the seventh inning of a Cubs game in the 1990s. Despite the teams championship losses, games are still widely attended by passionate Cubs fans and easygoing baseball fans alike. The bleachers are always filled with energetic fans cheering their team on while munching on all American hot dogs and drinking ice cold beer. The old-school scoreboard that’s been in place since 1937 makes a great addition to an already historic team.If you’re in the Lake View area, be sure to check the times of home games and get a piece of the action. After the game, head on over to The Cubby Bear, a festive bar across from Wrigley Field. If Cubby’s is too packed, try Sluggersa double-decker bar with an impressive game room. If you’re looking for food near the field, try Salt and Pepper, Heaven on Seven, the Kit Kat Lounge, or Bar Louie. If you’re not ready to head back home, there are cute coffee shops nearby including Fly Me to the Moon, the Pick Me Up Caf, or Julius Meinl where live music is usually playing for your entertainment. If the music scene interests you, Wrigleyville can provide you with hopping music venues like the Wild Hare who hosts Reggae bands 7 nights a week.

Where to Eat in the Windy City

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:36:35 +0000

Like any big city, the streets of Chicago are overflowing with places to eat. Unlike the other big cities, the restaurants of the Windy City are blessed with culinary genius. You don’t have to go to a five star restaurant to get great food in Chicago. In fact, their two biggest delicacies are hot dogs and pizza. Chicago Style pizza is a must while visiting the city. For the best authentic Chicago pizza, try Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria or Gino’s East of Chicago.Once you’ve tried the all-American classics, it’s safe to move on to some of the diverse dining options Chicago has to offer. Restaurants in Chicago’s 77 diverse neighborhoods range from African, Asian, Caribbean, Chinese, Mediterranean, Mexican, Moroccan, Thai, Vietnamese, and everything in between. The best Italian can be found in the Little Italy neighborhood, the west side is famous for its Greektown restaurants and cuisine, and Devon Avenue in the northwest is the place for Indian and Pakistani food.In terms of fine dining, Chicago’s fancy restaurants are definitely chart toppers. We recommend heading to Everest Restaurantan internationally recognized dining room located on the 40^th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange. If you’re a fan of French, try Les Nomades where you can experience new French tastes in a private club atmosphere. Charlie Trotter’s is another must-try while in Chicago. Chef Trotter has written 11 cookbooks, been the subject of two management books, and hosts the award winning PBS series ‘The Kitchen Sessions with Charlie Trotter’. Accordingly, the chefs at Charlie Trotter’s create excellent dishes with innovative styles and scrumptious taste.With so many options available, the hardest part about dining in Chicago is choosing where to feast. When the time comes to decide, you can use this complete dining guide to help point you in the direction your mouth desires.

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Wrigley FieldHome of the Chicago Cubs

Where to Eat in the Windy City