Weekend In Chicago: What to do? - Page 2

s15driftking · 11-19-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by icantbejon

You must go to Ditka's resaurant. Chicago---->Da Bears---->Ditka---->Ditka's Restaurant. It's simple.

The waterfront is great too, they have a nice fair right on the water.

If you go to Ditka's, ask if they have my sunglasses still. I lost them there about 4 years ago and I've missed them ever since.

BTW...Chicago is my favorite city in America.

coudl someone please explicate on this, where in particular is it?

Whee · 11-19-2009, 08:15 AM

I believe he is referring to Navy Pier.

icehog3 · 11-19-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

I believe he is referring to Navy Pier.

Not the greatest of weather for it at this point, Bobby.

Sauer Grapes · 11-19-2009, 11:26 AM

I highly suggest meeting up with Tom for a day filled with Gurkhas. I wasn't able to, unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts, but will make it a point to do so next time I'm there. Hopefully it's sooner than the five years it took me to get back this time.

s15driftking · 11-19-2009, 02:22 PM

I just challenged Giordanos..... and lost, AMAZING PIZZA!!! Got through 1 piece.... shucks.

icehog3 · 11-19-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by s15driftking

I just challenged Giordanos..... and lost, AMAZING PIZZA!!! Got through 1 piece.... shucks.

Giordanos Rocks, Bobby!

11-19-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Giordanos Rocks, Bobby!

Very good stuff

tchariya · 11-19-2009, 03:38 PM

I hear Jimmy Figs is a bar that allows smoking.
They bought the adjacent building and use the basement as the smoking place.
You can pass through to it using a stairwell, but you have to migrate you beverages to a plastic cup.

tchariya · 11-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Go visit JackSchwartz in the Board of Trade building. They have a really nice place there.

They are also retailers here on CA.

tchariya · 11-19-2009, 03:43 PM

Oh and you will be here for the Mag Mile lighting ceremony...I think that is the 21st.

s15driftking · 11-20-2009, 06:44 AM

Fesival of lights starts tomorrow, i will there for it.

UPDATE:

Went to Golden leaf tobacco, Owner was Very very nice, he gave me a cheapo cutter for free so i tipped him with an 03 Partgas Churchill, then he retaliates with a San Cristobal La Punta. We talk about the other shop he is affiliated with called Tesa Cigars. He then Tells me about Jimmy Figs and another place called the erie cafe.

Great time so far, Giordanos destroyed me!

Going to the Signature room on the 95th tonight.

What should i do for sightseeing today?

I hear good things about China Town,
I hear good things about the boat tours,
i hear good things about the bus tours,
i hear good things about the art museum.

Lemme know what you think??

marge796 · 11-20-2009, 07:58 AM

Mike Ditka's restaurant at the Tremont Hotel has a really good steak, he has his own line of cigars too. I bought one last time I was there it didn't blow me away but neat to add to one's stash.

JackSchwartz · 11-20-2009, 08:38 AM

Oh man, how did I miss this thread? Sounds like you're having a great time in Chicago. I think the temps are supposed to push into the 50's today so you might want to think about the Chicago Architecture Boat Tour.

The Italian Village gets my vote for a place to eat. If you don't see what you're looking for on the menu just ask them to make if for you (I've never been denied). When cigar manufacturers or guys from Cigar Aficionado come to the shop the boss always goes to the Italian Village with them.

We'd love to have you stop by the shop if you get a chance. We're in the lobby of the Chicago Board of Trade building on the corner of LaSalle and Jackson. The toll free number here is: 888-733-5225 If you need directions or anything please feel free to give me a buzz.

Take care,
Eric

vankleekkw · 11-20-2009, 10:22 AM

While you are in town, you have to check out the field museum. It is my favorite and I go every year and still find new things.

Also, the festival is alway nice. You have to get there an hour or two early to see anything. Once the first 15 minutes go by, the floats start to become really dull really fast. All that matters is when the fireworks go off and the lights turn on.

s15driftking · 11-20-2009, 05:44 PM

Went to JAck Schwartz today and met Eric, A super great guy BTW, He hooked me up with an LFD El Museo, one of Litto's premier sticks. I was speechless.

Picked up a couple of padrons and a LGC and then the wife and i went shopping. Wish i could have stuck around the shop for a while.

We also went to navy pier and ate at Billy Goats, Heck of a meal!

Earlier we went on the architectual cruise as well as a cruise of the harbor. Finally we ended up going around Millenium park. And now we are meetign some friends we made on our honeymoon for dinner.

Any good bars in the North Michigan area that dont cost an arm and a leg?

11-19-2009, 08:15 AM	#22
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? I believe he is referring to Navy Pier. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

11-19-2009, 11:26 AM	#24
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? I highly suggest meeting up with Tom for a day filled with Gurkhas. I wasn't able to, unfortunately due to scheduling conflicts, but will make it a point to do so next time I'm there. Hopefully it's sooner than the five years it took me to get back this time.

11-19-2009, 02:22 PM	#25
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? I just challenged Giordanos..... and lost, AMAZING PIZZA!!! Got through 1 piece.... shucks. __________________ diamonds/guns

11-19-2009, 03:38 PM	#28
tchariya Taters of the lost Ark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 592 Trading: (13)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? I hear Jimmy Figs is a bar that allows smoking. They bought the adjacent building and use the basement as the smoking place. You can pass through to it using a stairwell, but you have to migrate you beverages to a plastic cup.

11-19-2009, 03:41 PM	#29
tchariya Taters of the lost Ark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 592 Trading: (13)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? Go visit JackSchwartz in the Board of Trade building. They have a really nice place there. They are also retailers here on CA.

11-19-2009, 03:43 PM	#30
tchariya Taters of the lost Ark Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 592 Trading: (13)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? Oh and you will be here for the Mag Mile lighting ceremony...I think that is the 21st.

11-20-2009, 06:44 AM	#31
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? Fesival of lights starts tomorrow, i will there for it. UPDATE: Went to Golden leaf tobacco, Owner was Very very nice, he gave me a cheapo cutter for free so i tipped him with an 03 Partgas Churchill, then he retaliates with a San Cristobal La Punta. We talk about the other shop he is affiliated with called Tesa Cigars. He then Tells me about Jimmy Figs and another place called the erie cafe. Great time so far, Giordanos destroyed me! Going to the Signature room on the 95th tonight. What should i do for sightseeing today? I hear good things about China Town, I hear good things about the boat tours, i hear good things about the bus tours, i hear good things about the art museum. Lemme know what you think?? __________________ diamonds/guns

11-20-2009, 07:58 AM	#32
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? Mike Ditka's restaurant at the Tremont Hotel has a really good steak, he has his own line of cigars too. I bought one last time I was there it didn't blow me away but neat to add to one's stash. __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

11-20-2009, 08:38 AM	#33
JackSchwartz Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 247 Trading: (2)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? Oh man, how did I miss this thread? Sounds like you're having a great time in Chicago. I think the temps are supposed to push into the 50's today so you might want to think about the Chicago Architecture Boat Tour. The Italian Village gets my vote for a place to eat. If you don't see what you're looking for on the menu just ask them to make if for you (I've never been denied). When cigar manufacturers or guys from Cigar Aficionado come to the shop the boss always goes to the Italian Village with them. We'd love to have you stop by the shop if you get a chance. We're in the lobby of the Chicago Board of Trade building on the corner of LaSalle and Jackson. The toll free number here is: 888-733-5225 If you need directions or anything please feel free to give me a buzz. Take care, Eric

11-20-2009, 10:22 AM	#34
vankleekkw Still Watching My Back Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Kris Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 136 Trading: (3)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? While you are in town, you have to check out the field museum. It is my favorite and I go every year and still find new things. Also, the festival is alway nice. You have to get there an hour or two early to see anything. Once the first 15 minutes go by, the floats start to become really dull really fast. All that matters is when the fireworks go off and the lights turn on.

11-20-2009, 05:44 PM	#35
s15driftking Go Browns! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bobby Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,763 Trading: (16)	Re: Weekend In Chicago: What to do? Went to JAck Schwartz today and met Eric, A super great guy BTW, He hooked me up with an LFD El Museo, one of Litto's premier sticks. I was speechless. Picked up a couple of padrons and a LGC and then the wife and i went shopping. Wish i could have stuck around the shop for a while. We also went to navy pier and ate at Billy Goats, Heck of a meal! Earlier we went on the architectual cruise as well as a cruise of the harbor. Finally we ended up going around Millenium park. And now we are meetign some friends we made on our honeymoon for dinner. Any good bars in the North Michigan area that dont cost an arm and a leg? __________________ diamonds/guns