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AAO Preview • October 18–21, 2014
September 2014
Chicago attractions
W
hile in the "Windy
City," plan to
check out some of
Chicago's many
famous attractions.
Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
312-922-7827
www.adlerplanetarium.org
The Adler Planetarium boasts being
America's first planetarium and has
3 different theaters with a number
of shows and daily programming. It
is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Prices range from $12 for general
admission for adults to $24.95 for
the basic pass to $29.95 and $34.95
for types of all-access passes.
John Hancock Observatory
875 N. Michigan Ave.
www.360chicago.com
Now called 360 Chicago, visitors
can take in views of Chicago and
the Magnificent Mile from 94 floors
above ground here. Open daily from
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Prices are
$18 for adults and $12 for children
ages 3–11. You also may want to
try TILT, the new experience for an
additional $5 that extends visitors
over the Magnificent Mile and
Chicago for a downward facing view.
Millennium Park
201 E. Randolph St.
312-742-1168
www.cityofchicago.org
Visit Chicago's Millennium Park, a
24.5-acre park in the middle of the
city, with museums, events, and
works of art.
Cloud Gate
www.cityofchicago.org
This sculpture, often referred to as
"The Bean," was designed by Anish
Kapoor. It is made of stainless steel
plates welded together and is 66-feet
long by 33-feet high. It features a
12-foot high arch with a "gate" to
the chamber beneath the sculpture,
with the entire structure providing
reflections of Chicago's skyline and
the sky.
Crown Fountain
www.cityofchicago.org
This fountain features two 50-foot
glass block towers with a reflecting
pool in between them. The towers
show video images to represent the
social spectrum of Chicago citizens.
Chicago restaurants
Located on the 16th floor of the
Chicago Trump International Hotel
& Tower, Sixteen offers fixed menus
and a la carte selections. Enjoy a fine
dining experience with a great city
view.
Smoque BBQ
3800 N. Pulaski Rd.
773-545-7427
www.smoquebbq.com
Cuisine: Barbeque
Smoque BBQ's menu features ribs,
brisket, pulled pork, chicken, and
Texas sausage, along with salads,
sides, and desserts.
The Bristol
2152 N. Damen Ave.
773-862-5555
www.thebristolchicago.com
Cuisine: American
The Bristol has become a popular
American dining experience for
those in Chicago, with both a din-
ner and brunch menu. The brunch
menu features an array of pastries
and sweets.
Tru
676 N St. Clair St.
312-202-0001
www.trurestaurant.com
Cuisine: French
Executive Chef Anthony Martin
brings progressive French cuisine
to Tru, highlighting the caviar
selection. EW
same as when it opened: to show-
case Mexican food. Diners can enjoy
a number of appetizers, entrées, and
street foods.
GT Fish and Oyster
531 N. Wells St.
312-929-3501
gtoyster.com
Cuisine: Seafood
More than 3 years after opening,
GT Fish and Oyster aims to provide
a half-traditional and half-modern
menu, with a number of small plate
options.
Piccolo Sogno
464 N. Halsted St.
312-421-0077
piccolosognorestaurant.com
Cuisine: Italian
Piccolo Sogno's name means "little
dream," and it features an Italian
menu with an all-Italian wine list.
Open since 2008, the restaurant has
a variety of salads, pastas, and pizza.
Pleasant House Bakery
964 W. 31st St.
773-523-7437
pleasanthousebakery.com
Cuisine: Bakery
This family-owned bakery offers
a variety of sweets and pies. Daily
specials and Royal Pies, or meat pies,
are also available.
Sixteen
401 N. Wabash Ave.
312-588-8030
www.sixteenchicago.com
Cuisine: Fine dining
Fat Rice
2957 W. Diversey Ave.
773-661-9170
www.eatfatrice.com
Cuisine: Asian
Fat Rice's website states that it is
influenced by the travels of the
Portuguese in the past 500 years. Its
goal is to serve Euro-Asian comfort
food, with influences from China,
India, and Southeast Asia. Drinks are
influenced by the Iberian Peninsula.
Frontera Grill
445 N. Clark St.
312-661-1434
www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/
frontera-grill/
Cuisine: Mexican
Despite the continually changing
ingredients and menu flavors,
Frontera Grill's goal remains the
S
top into one of Chicago's
many restaurants and see
what kind of cuisine the
city has to offer.
Avec
615 W. Randolph St.
312-377-2002
avecrestaurant.com
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Open for more than 10 years, this
restaurant aims to put a Midwestern
twist on Mediterranean food.
Balena
1633 N. Halsted St.
312-867-3888
balenachicago.com
Cuisine: Italian
Balena offers an extensive selection
of Italian foods, including pizza and
pasta. It also features Italian desserts
and a wide selection of wine.
