https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 18:40:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-6178 Fri, 09 May 2008 02:51:10 +0000 Antje 6178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the great additional recommendations! My own trip to Chicago is coming up soon. I wondered if anyone is familiar with these two consignment stores that I found online; they both sounded good but of course you never know...<br /> Cynthia’s Consignment (<a href="http://www.cynthiasconsignments.com/index.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cynthiasconsignments.com/index.htm</a>)<br /> and "Recycle" in Wicker Park<br /> Any feedback on these? (Or other gems I shouldn't overlook?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-6144 Fri, 09 May 2008 01:36:23 +0000 nancy 6144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello-I live fairly close to Chicago and go at least once per month. Love Adobo Grill for Mexican and also Fronterra Grill. For Italian Rosebud on Rush is very good. A wonderful lunch spot just a few blocks East of Michigan Ave. is Coco Pazo Cafe. On a beautiful day the outside tables for people watching cannot be beat. I have only attended the Chocolate Buffet at The Penninsula once several yrs. ago but it was amazing. Agree that Lincoln Park is a good place for boutique shopping (ask a cab to go to Armitage and Halstead and you will be in the middle of the shops in Lincoln Park. Oak St. is great window shopping for me but way over my price range for puchases. Pretty much evey store is on Mich. Ave. beginning with Nordstoms at once end (right over the bridge on Mich. Ave.) to the Bloomingdales Mall at the opposite end to the North. I LOVE Chicago, hope you do too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-6138 Fri, 09 May 2008 01:29:59 +0000 carrie 6138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please go to the old Marshall Field's store - I think its a Macy's now - its a historic part of Chicago you shouldn't miss. For the architecture and the shopping! Also, Water Tower Place used to be good for shopping, but I don't know if it still is. The Merchandise Mart is sometimes a fun lobby to walk around in depending on what kind of shows they have going on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-6086 Thu, 08 May 2008 22:51:37 +0000 HannahMichelle 6086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, I just wanted to report back - I made it to Lou Malnati's when I was in Chicago last week and the pizza was GREAT! My friend and I got quite a workout with our walk there and back, but it we agreed it was worth it! (Out of curiousity, have you tried Giordano's? People were raving about it to me, but it was too pricey for us.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2903 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:45:53 +0000 AntjeH 2903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the great tips on shopping and eating. I can't wait for my trip in May... I'll definitely eat Greek food and I do want to try out Frontera or Topolobampo, which I had read about in a "foodie" book before. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2894 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:56:52 +0000 Ana 2894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Food AT Navy Pier is definitely sub par, I agree Angie. There are some good restaurants in that general area, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2886 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:25:37 +0000 HannahMichelle 2886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the tip, Angie. I was using it as a point of reference because I'm attending a concert at the Grand Ballroom and staying at a hotel in the area. And since it seems to cost an arm and a leg to park anywhere, we'll need walking distance food. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2885 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:17:26 +0000 Angie 2885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't go to Navy Pier. It's far too touristy and the food was awful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2880 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:30:41 +0000 HannahMichelle 2880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, thanks Ana! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2874 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:11:40 +0000 Ana 2874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HannahMichelle, there's a Lou Malnati's Pizza (the BEST pizza I've ever eaten) just 1.4 miles from Navy Pier on N. Wells Street. Here's the address:</p> <p>Lou Malnati's Pizza<br /> 439 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2864 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:10:26 +0000 shannon 2864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everybody for all the great tips. Now I have to decide which places I want to try. That is going to be tough! We do have reservations at Swissotel, but would take any suggestions. We can cancel if somebody thinks we should. Does anybody know anything about this hotel? On their website it looks awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2862 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:42:56 +0000 HannahMichelle 2862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Steph, you are making me hungry! I'm going to Chicago this month, but unfortunatly I won't have much time for anything besides the event I'm going for. I really did want to try some Chicago-style pizza though - any good (affordable) places around the Navy Pier? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2852 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:37:52 +0000 Steph 2852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to live in Chicago and just came back from a trip there, so I have a few suggestions. </p> <p>For food in Greektown, try Greek Islands or Pegasus. Many of the restaurants in Greektown (including Pegasus, I think) have rooftop decks, which are so nice when the weather is great. </p> <p>In terms of other restaurant recommendations, I second the Lou Malnati's suggestion. I would also recommend a restaurant called Green Zebra. It is actually a mostly-vegetarian restaurant, with one or two meat/fish dishes. It is very popular, with most of their clients not being vegetarians. The food and flavors are just perfect and you really can't go wrong. If you are looking at the menu, know that the plates are deliberately a little smaller, so you would typically order three plates (unless you weren't very hungry). </p> <p>Nicole's recommendation of Tru is great. It's pricier, but considered one of Chicago's best restaurants. Another recommendation, if you like Mexican food, would be Topolobambo or Frontera Grill. They are sister restaurants--right next door to each other. Topolobambo is a high-end Mexican eatery, while Frontera is more casual. I don't think you will go wrong with any of those suggestions. If you like Spanish tapas, I am a big fan of Emilio's. </p> <p>As for shopping, Bucktown, Wicker Park and Lincoln Park are all good options. In Lincoln Park the boutiques tend to be more independent (although there is an Intermix and a Barney's Coop), but the prices can still be high. It varies, though. In Bucktown, they have a bunch of designer stores. Another place for designer stores is Oak Street, which is one block from Michigan Avenue's "Magnificent Mile." </p> <p>I also have good hotel recommendations if you are interested! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2735 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:06:37 +0000 Ana 2735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, so I wouldn't say that I've traveled extensively, but I have family in Chicago and I have to say that it is one of the best food cities I've ever been to. I'm so jealous, Shanon. Lou Malnati's for pizza can't be beat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2732 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:02:39 +0000 Angie 2732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vios in Capital Hill is fab! I ate myself into a stupor last Saturday. </p> <p>I'll have to check on the names of those restaurants in Chicago for you, Antje. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2668 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:57:41 +0000 AntjeH 2668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(Just back from a weekend trip; wow, this forum is active, there are tons of fun and useful posts to catch up on!)</p> <p>I looked at the comments to the Chicago post, thanks for the link Angie. So it sounds like there are some good boutiques in the Wicker Park, Bucktown and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. Follow-up questions, if I may: What kind of price ranges are we talking here? Is this high end designer stuff, or local designers' clothes at affordable prices, or something in-between? What kind of dress style are these boutiques targeting? Does it vary across these neighborhoods? I need to maximize my time so it would be super to get a little more info.<br /> Thanks in advance!</p> <p>And Angie, I'd love to hear more specifics about good Greek food. I LOVE Greek food (I eat it often when I'm in Germany, but rarely here in Seattle, as there really isn't much.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2610 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:47:02 +0000 Angie 2610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Authentic Greek food. Go to the Greek quarter if you fancy that cuisine. I have yet to eat better Greek food than when we were in Chicago last year. I can pinpoint the restaurants and what you should have if you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2607 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:00:17 +0000 Nicole 2607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, my nephew used to work at this restaurant:</p> <p><a href="http://www.trurestaurant.com/welcome.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.trurestaurant.com/welcome.html</a></p> <p>He hasn't worked there for years, but when he did--it was a very popular place. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2606 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:53:48 +0000 shannon 2606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! I read the post you gave. I wrote down all the places mentioned. I'd still like to know what restaurants to try. Anybody have any good suggestions for eating? We only have two whole days, so I'd like to get the most out of the time we have. I am going back in August again though, so if I miss anything this time I will make an effort to get there then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2583 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:15:49 +0000 Angie 2583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2582 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:15:45 +0000 Angie 2582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you go to this Chicago post, you'll find tips in the comments. </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2007/08/28/chicagos-magnificent-mile/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2007/08/.....cent-mile/</a></p> <p>The style quotient in Chicago is high! No Zara Antje. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2545 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:06:57 +0000 AntjeH 2545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, this is so timely, as I just wanted to post the same type of query. I'm going to Chicago for work in May, and wondered about:</p> <p>- great places to shop for earrings (I like funky bold colorful earrings, which I often buy at small neighborhood stores, from local jewelers or at craft fairs)</p> <p>- great places for other accessories like scarves and belts</p> <p>- great consignment stores (for current things) or vintage stores</p> <p>- any other tips for good shopping (not high end, and not the typical chain stores that we also have in Seattle)</p> <p>Any ideas? I will be staying near Northwestern University, but will likely have an extra day at the end of my stay, so I can travel to other neighborhoods as well.</p> <p>THanks tons in advance for any Chicago tips!</p> <p>Antje </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-chicago#post-2543 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:45:15 +0000 shannon 2543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going on a girls trip to Chicago in a couple of weeks. Does anybody have any tips? Any hidden boutiques that I should know about? What stores would you recommend? If anybody has suggestions on hotels, restaurants or bars that would be great. Not any clubs, just nice places for a few married girls to hang out for drinks and conversation. Thanks! I can't wait to go! </p>