Chicago Travel

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