North America, Travel
Andys Jazz, Bill Rancic, Chicago, Guilana Rancic, Michigan Avenue, Peninsula Hotel, Redhead Piano Bar, RPM Steak, SoHo House, The Girl and Goat
A Bean, a 50 foot tall LED “Face” screen and the Magnificent Mile -What do these have in common? Chicago! A second city??? Not any more! Hotdogs, deep-dish pizza, steak & Wrigley Field! Astounding architecture; first class shopping, theater, and the best jazz clubs. Twenty-six miles of beach, 7,000 restaurants, (23 are Michelin), and world class museums. Why go? The better question is why not go?
Introducing Flight Courtier – an internationally based travel company that offers the comfort of First and Business class travel at reduced rates. Think flat beds, champagne, actual food and a treat for desert! Real service with a smile! Arrive at your destination refreshed, unwrinkled and ready for business . Please be sure to tell them Wear2Where sent you!
Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Do you want your hotel hip & modern (perfect for singles (S)) or quiet & elegant (perfect for married (M))? Sometimes you want to “marry” the two. (MS)
Where2Stay – World renowned Peninsula- Rooftop cocktails, Romantic Dinner and Tea Time
Peninsula Hotel- Whether on business, a romantic getaway, or single vacation the “Pen” is just steps away from shopping on Michigan Ave & Gold Coast dining. Modern but w/a European flair. Service exemplary! Be sure to visit the Shanghai Terrace bar for a taste of the exotic. Wearing your Pollini heels will catch someone’s eye (M/S/B, for business)
Thomson Hotel – Rest your weary feet at the Thompson Chicago. Feels like home but much more glamorous. With its hip interior, swanky bar, Salone Nico, fabulous in room rain showers you won’t want to leave. A perfect escape. (M/S)
Wit Chicago-It all about being “witty” at this cool high designed hotel. Perfect location with “one of three top rooftop lounges in the world. Perfect for the single girl. (S)
Soho House – newly opened hip “members only” hotel located near fabulous restaurants and clubs by Fullerton Market. Luckily for us the bar and restaurants are open to the public! (S)
Where2Dine
Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse- Come in hungry! Classic steakhouse with large steaks & enormous martinis! Perfect businessman spot! The Girl and the Goat– Top chef winner Stephanie Izard ‘s hip, always jammed cool spot. Excellent eccentric menu w/ items like “Pig Face & of course goat! Cicchetti -Venice meets the Midwest voted best new restaurant 2014, The Pump Room for lively elegant atmosphere; great date or girl’s night. Perfect lighting! RPM Steak- Be seen at this hot new spot w/your jewel drop earring in this modern steakhouse, owned by celebrities Bill and Guiliana Rancic. Book way in advance! Have the kale salad and the Duke steak!
Where2Play
Redhead Piano Bar- Chicago’s premier piano bar, Three Dots and A Dash- New hot Tiki-style bar – cool music; perfect for a girls night out.Try their “Painkiller”. The Violet Hour: Luxurious, trendy, and mysterious speakeasy; For something different hit Untitled Burlesque .
Jazz:
Don’t miss Andy’s Jazz Club and the venerable House of Blues. Your orange Bao Bao Bag by Issake Miyake will surely cause attention. Green Mill– nightly concerts; vintage decor works perfectly with your MSGM jacket. Jazz Showcase– classic Chicago nightclub; The Velvet Lounge– discover up and coming jazz prodigies; near Chinatown
What2Do
Millenium Park- From LED face screens to the Art institute to the Bean, one of the great parks in the world! Take the Architectural Rive Tour. Visit the Art Institute & Contempory Art Museum. Ride the Loop & don’t forget tickets for the Chicago Blackhawks
Where2Shop
The Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue) Ikram and Roam for high end designers, stroll Oak St for the best boutiques & ATM cupcake machine! Hop a cab to Milwaukee for St Vintage Underground – one of a kind jewelry. Stroll Bucktown/ Wicker Park. Luxury Garage Sale for high-end vintage !
Events
Fashion Week October 14th-19th
Co-authored by Sydnie Patterson
North America, Travel
Alinea, Barneys, Chicago, Cubs, Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, Park Hyatt Chicago, Pizza, Salsa, Steak, Wrigley Field
Why Go Now? Springtime in Chicago. A perfect 4 day getaway. Travel & Leisure rates Chicago among the top five cities in America for cocktail lounges, dining, theater, music, culture, museums and have rated it # 1 for best sports bars (now men have somewhere to go while we shop.) Fun & unexpected public outdoor art,”The Gold Coast” for shopping, the 2nd largest U.S. museum (The Art Institute) a functioning public Transport System and thousands of restaurants from food trucks, pizza, to the famous 5 star molecular wonder Alinea. Let’s not forget the music scene. Grab your partner or girlfriend. Chicago is a blast.
Does being married or single influence Where2Stay? Location, cost, size & child friendly all play a part. Do you want your hotel, hip & modern with sexy dark lounges, a DJ spinning “singles” on the roof? Or do you prefer a quiet, elegant & romantic hotel? Sometimes you might want to “marry” the two which is the hardest to find. You will see an M (married), S (Single), or an MS (married/single) next to each hotel.
Where2Stay
Dana Hotel & Spa – This luxury boutique’s motto is “come as you are!” Expect cement walls, bamboo floors, balconies or floor to ceiling windows in the room, Vertico indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge year round. Outdoor firepit in winter. Chicago’s only outdoor ice bar. Value find! (S)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago – Stunning, sophisticated, distinctive, gracious, all describe this property… Romantic, w/plush rooms, the smallest room over 615 sq.ft. (M)
Park Hyatt Chicago – One of the 20 World’s Best Hotels located in the Gold Coast on Magnificent Mile, the PH is a perfect stay for both the business & pleasure traveler. Understated and quietly elegant as in all Park Hyatt Hotels.. With its awesome view rooms, concierges to take care of all your needs (forget a toothbrush it will be brought to you gratis) a top floor restaurant & bar plus outdoor garden to dine in warm weather it’s our favorite choice. (MS)
Where2Dine – Never out of style (Gibson & Chicago Cut for steak, Alinea # 6 in the world, RL totally chic, David Burke Primehouse, Pump Room (transforms into a late night supper club.) Next -purchase tickets to dine & see Girl & the Goat, an Anthony Bourdain fav). Our new W2W picks – Maestro’s – Sweet potatoe fries a must, Tavern on Rush, The Boarding House -brand new – 9000 crystal glasses hanging on the ceiling & Bavette. Best Pizza – totally personal, thin or thick crust? Try Coalfire and Great Lake!
Where2Shop – Imagine 5th Avenue and Rodeo Drive combined. That’s Michigan Avenue aptly called the Magnificent Mile. Check out Tom Ford and YSL both new. Vintage Underground (our find) for jewels, Perchance, LuLu for vintage & Intermix. Don’t forget Oak St.
Where2Dance, Listen & Sip – Drake Hotel for Swing, National 27 for Latin Cuisine – gather your strength for salsa afterwards, Alhambra Palace for salsa, Rumba (tropical heatwave) Checkerboard for Blues & Jazz, Pops for Champagne, lobby at the Peninsula Hotel (live music, perfect venue)
Upcoming events – Chicago Blues Festival June 6-9, Taste of Chicago July 10-14, Summer Dance in Grant Park all summer, Jazz Festival August 29-September 1st. & visit the Field Museum for the Maria Pinto Exhibit thru June 16
We love Chicago!