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Information on Trader Vic's |
Trader Vic's is an explosion of Polynesian and sailing decor, with hardly a spot on the ceiling or wall that isn't covered with bamboo! One dining room has the thatched-hut feel of a surf-side village; the other is right out of an upper-crust yacht club, with two large hardwood grills used to cook the luau-style feasts Trader Vic's is known for! When there's time to relax, try the famous mai tai, a potent drink made with two rums and fresh lime. It goes down easy but packs a wallop!
For more information:
Trader Vic's @ the Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Trader Vic's (312) 917-7317
Palmer House Hilton (312) 922-4400
www.tradervics.com
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Information on Hala Kahiki |
The nearest body of water is the Des Plaines River across the street, but the Hala Kahiki is as close to the South Pacific as you can get-around these parts, anyway. Tiki hut meets ranch-style house in this long, dark, meandering lounge. A guy in white pants and Hawaiian shirt will serve you just about any tropical drink you could name at the main bar, or a pale-faced waitress wearing a lei and muumuu can lead you to one of the many discreetly placed tables (most allowing picture-window views of a courtyard, which offers outdoor seating under the trees when the weather's more equatorial). Special touches include free pretzels, a card you can leave at your seat which says "Gone to P - Leave My Drink Alone," palm tree swizzle sticks and a fortune cookie with your bill!
For more information:
Hala Kahiki
2834 River Road
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-3222
www.tikizone.com/hala.htm
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Information on Tiki Lounge at Bamboo Room |
This offbeat themed restaurant and tiki lounge resembles-with the help of 20-foot tall palm trees and distant island music-the South Pacific during British rule! Slide into a high-backed booth or belly up to the mahogany bar for exotic, fruity cocktails and sizzling steaks and seafood. The late-night bar menu offers simpler fare: pizzas, burgers and Asian noodle dishes. DJs spin nightly, accompanied by interactive drummers!
For more information:
Bamboo Room
616 East Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 592-5959
www.bamboochicago.com
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Information on Moto |
Although Moto has 15 definitions in Japanese, owner Joseph DeVito is focusing on only three, "taste," "desire" and "idea" for his new Warehouse District spot! The subtle accents of cinnamon and chocolate against the white walls of this restaurant focus diners' attention on the table, from the logo embossed table runners and unique tableware, to the sensory-stimulating food! Moto offers a daunting food and service program which promises to dazzle!
For more information:
Moto
945 West Fulton Market Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 491-0058
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Information on Sweet Mandy B's |
Sweet Mandy B's tempts Lincoln Parkers away from their carb-free diets and into old-fashioned American desserts! Homey and cozy, with a wood floor (painted blue), this spot is sweet! For breakfast you can get Intelligentsia coffee, muffins, homemade granola and fruit salad, but the star attractions are the old-fashioned favorites like cheesecake, puddings (butterscotch, tapioca, banana), Boston cream pie, carrot cake, brownies, bars, cookies and cupcakes. Everything is made on-site, with the exception of the ice cream. You also can buy retro candy like Sugar Daddys, wax candy and candy necklaces!
For more information:
Sweet Mandy B's
1208 West Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 244-1174
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Information on Vanille Patesserie |
A petite slice of France has just emerged in Lincoln Park, where Toulouse
native Dimitri Fayard and his Chicago-born wife Keli, have opened
Vanille Patisserie! Dimitri makes traditional French cakes, desserts
and petit fours. Keli's passion is special occasion cakes and wedding
cakes, including a traditional French dessert, croquembouche. But
the specialty here is obvious from the name: Vanille (vah-NEE)-which
means "vanilla" in French!
For more information:
Vanille Patesserie
2229 North Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 868-4574
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Information on Raw Food Craze |
You've seen it on Sex and the City, celebs like Demi Moore and Alicia
Silverstone swear by it... but what is the raw food craze really all
about? A Raw Diet Guru here in Chicago, who's been following the plan
for 25 years, walks us through 'the rules of raw' and shows us around
her restaurant, cafe and fresh market. We also drop by Charlie Trotter's
for a chat about his new book on 'uncooked cuisine', called "Raw".
For more information:
Karyn's Fresh Corner
1901 North Halsted Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 255-1590
www.karynraw.com
Charlie Trotter's
816 West Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 248-6228
www.charlietrotters.com
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Information on "Tap Dogs Rebooted" |
The international sensation-"Tap Dogs"-has been 'rebooted!' "Tap Dogs Rebooted" rocks theatrical entertainment and merges the energy and favorite numbers of the original with just a touch of sassiness and sensuality. "Tap Dogs Rebooted" comes to the Chicago October 5th and will leave dents on the Shubert Theatre stage through October 10th!
For more information:
"Tap Dogs Rebooted" @
The Shubert Theatre
22 West Monroe
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 977-1700
www.broadwayinchicago.com
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Information on "The Merry Wives of Windsor" |
Head to the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at Navy Pier for "The Merry Wives of Windsor!" This ribald comedy about fat knight Sir John Falstaff and his pathetic attempts to romance two very respectable, very married women is running through November 21st.
For more information:
"The Merry Wives of Windsor" @
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
800 East Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 595-5600
www.chicagoshakes.com
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Information on "That's Weird Grandma" |
Beginning October 11th, catch "That's Weird Grandma" at the Neo-Futurarium! This hilarious assortment of scenes and songs created by Chicago Public School students and produced by actors and comedians can be seen every Monday night. And the coolest part? It changes each week, based on audience votes!
For more information:
"That's Weird, Grandma" @
The Neo-Futurarium
5153 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(312) 409-1954
www.barrelofmonkeys.org
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