Chicago, here I come!

[effex]

I'm leaving for Chicago tomorrow morning, hurray! Just for the weekend, to meet with potential roommates and get a feel for the city, but still.

Also, my Mom's coming with me! It's the result of a brief-yet-intense family discussion (unofficially titled 'we're unsure about this business and don't want you Going Alone') and means I don't have to pay for a hotel, at least (subdiscussion 'you're staying at a hostel?'). Mom's good company, it'll be fun. If maybe harder to justify side trips to Rotofugi and The Boring Store.

Anyway! Any chance fannish folks will be in the area and interested in hanging out? Or have recommendations for food near State & W Grand?

Comments

[brewsternorth]

copperbadge being a native Chicagoan, you might ask for local knowledge re: food options.

[talitha78]

The Chicago crew is going to see Sherlock Holmes on Saturday; we're having brunch beforehand at this place: http://www.sablechicago.com. Let me know if you're interested.

[shrift]

India House: http://www.indiahousechicago.com/dtchotel.asp

Cafe Iberico: http://www.cafeiberico.com/

Frontera Grill / XOCO / Topolobampo: http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/

Lou Malnati's: http://www.loumalnatis.com/Locations/Details.aspx?ID=7

Quartino: http://www.quartinochicago.com/

More options/cuisines here, which is generally reliable: http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/2/140/Chicago/River-North-restaurants