Best place to experience local culture: "The quintessential
experience is a trip to Wrigley for a Cubs game. People pay any
price to get in and enjoy a game there."
Best place to hear the blues: "Buddy Guy's Legends is our
quintessential blues club. It's got charm, atmosphere, and the best
local musicians."
Best place for a classic Chicago hot dog: "Go to the
Wiener's Circle. They chargrill their dogs and top them with
mustard, relish, onions, hot peppers, and celery salt. Then they'll
lay on a slice of dill pickle if you want it."
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Best way to kill an hour: "Absolutely go to The Sixth Floor
Museum. It focuses on the assassination of John F. Kennedy, with a
lot of intriguing information."
Best restaurant on an expense account: "Other than our own
restaurant, which is four-star, there's the French Room in the
Adolphus Hotel. It's very upscale French dining."
Best lunch on the run: "Go to Paris Vendôme in the West
Village. It's a French brasserie with good
food, great service, and
good people watching."
Best place to close a deal: "Nick & Sam's is a warm,
friendly steakhouse. The staff is superb, and they have a great
wine list."
Best place to spend time after hours: "The hottest place is
Sense. It's guest-list only - but we can get you in."
Best place to buy a gift for the spouse: "Stanley Korshak is
an upscale department store that sells all sorts of high-end
items."
Best place to buy gifts for the kiddos: "Neiman Marcus, in
North Park, has a section devoted to children's stuff."