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	*FOOD & DRINK* BILLY GOAT'S TAVERN 5430 N. Michigan - Chicago - 312-222-1525 The inspiration for the old Saturday Night Live catch-phrase "cheeseburger, cheeseburger, no fries, cheeseburger." BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS 754 S Wabash - Chicago - 773-427-1190 Sporting the name of a modern blues star, and walls lined with blues memorabilia, Buddy Guy's Legends is the first stop in Chicago for visitors from around the world. The big, warm, friendly place is located just south of Chicago's downtown. They have a big stage and a good sound system. The club is nearly a museum! No visit to Chicago is complete without stopping by at Buddy's. Legends is one of Chicago's biggest blues clubs. The kitchen serves very tasty Louisiana-style soul food, plus good ole' burgers and chicken. TIFFIN 2536 W. Devon Ave - Chicago - 773-338-2143 Tiffin is located in an area with several Curry houses, but this one seems to be the best. A nicer, upscale ambience, but the usual great Indian fare. Quite a large menu with several vegie dishes for you Vegans out there! WON KOW 2237 S. Wentworth Ave - Chicago - 312-842-7500 Located in Chinatown, this is the place for Dim Sum, which is always good for a Sunday morning brunch. They also make a good duck. HARRY CARAY'S 33 W. Kinzie St. (at Dearborn St.) - Chicago - 312-828-0966 Harry, of course, was the dean of baseball's play-by-play announcers. The restaurant is a repository for the staggering collection of baseball memorabilia that Harry amassed, and it covers almost every square inch of the place. But you don't have to be a baseball lover to appreciate Harry's. The dining rooms have an old Chicago feel that is comfortable and familiar, with high tin ceilings, exposed brick walls, and red-check tablecloths. It'd be easy to lump Harry's with other celebrity restaurants, but as one reviewer pointed out, the food is better than it has to be. The portions are enormous; you'll have enough left over to eat for days. If you don't want a full-service meal, the bar is a lively place for watching a game and grabbing some munchies--and, incidentally, the bar is 60 feet, 6 inches long, the same distance from the pitcher's mound to home plate. ROSEBUD ON TAYLOR 1500 W. Taylor St. - Chicago - 312-942-1117 Just some of the best Italian food in Chicago! Have the deep-dish Lasagna- truly delicious! SAI CAFÉ 2010 N. Sheffield Ave. - Chicago - 773-472-8080 Despite several new upscale Sushi restaurants, Sai Café still is the best. And much cheaper, I might add! SHAW'S CRAB HOUSE 21 E. Hubbard St. - Chicago - 312-527-2722 Slightly reminiscent of Key West, and Joe's Stone Crab, Shaw's is a seafood lovers dream. Have the oysters and the Gumbo. And save room for the Key Lime Pie. Yum! TWIN ANCHORS 1655 N. Sedgwick St - Chicago - 312-266-1616 A landmark in Old Town since the end of Prohibition, Twin Anchors manages to maintain the flavor of old Chicago. It's a friendly, family-owned pub with Frank Sinatra on the jukebox and on the walls (he apparently hung out here on swings through town in the sixties). It's a totally unpretentious place with a long mahogany bar up front and a modest dining room in back with red Formica-topped tables crowded close. Of course, you don't need anything fancy when the ribs--the fall-off-the-bone variety--come this good. PAPA MILANO 951 N State - Chicago - 312-787-3710 My personal favorite Italian restaurant in the city. Been around for YEARS, and is like an old family restaurant. My Mother took me here often as a child. *SIGHTS* MUSEUM of SCIENCE and INDUSTRY 57th St. and Lake Shore Drive - Chicago - 773-684-1414 The Museum of Science and Industry is the most popular visitor attraction in Chicago. Some exhibits are hardy perennials: a U-505 submarine, a recreated coal mine, and the Whispering Gallery, which echoes every whispered sound tenfold. But some of the newest exhibits are the most fascinating, including interactive installations about AIDS and about "imaging," or how we think and create pictures. The museum also houses an Omnimax theater. Films change regularly; call for information. Allow a full day for maximum enjoyment, especially since the museum is far from downtown. If possible, avoid visiting on Saturday when the galleries are packed. Parking is free. The Hyde Park Express bus collects passengers in front of the Art Institute on Michigan Ave. and unloads on 53rd St. in Hyde Park, four blocks from the museum. MUSEUM OF HOLOGRAPHY 1134 W. Washington Blvd. - Chicago - 312-226-1007 A tiny but endearing museum tucked in a corner several miles from downtown, the Museum of Holography is great fun for those interested in the strange magic of holograms. It provides a history of their creation and, best of all, unique holographic images for sale. The museum shop is one of the city's better spots for offbeat gift shopping. The Michael Jordan hologram is the top seller. SHEDD AQUARIUM 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago - 312-939-2438 The worldís largest indoor aquarium, the Shedd houses nearly 20,000 creatures. NAVY PIER 600 E. Grand Ave. - Chicago - 312-595-7437 Scan Chicago’s magnificent skyline on a 150-foot-high Ferris wheel, sail aboard a four-masted schooner or take a sightseeing or dinner cruise on Lake Michigan. The 1909 landmark (fully renovated in 1994) features 50 acres of parks, gardens, attractions, shops and restaurants. HANCOCK OBSERVATORY John Hancock Center - 875 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago - 312-751-3681 The newly renovated Hancock Observatory will meet your loftiest expectations! Experience spectacular views spanning up to 80 miles and 4 states. SEARS TOWER SKYDECK 233 S. Wacker Drive - Chicago - 312-875-9696 Offers fine views of the city and beyond, especially at night. FIELD MUSEUM of NATURAL HISTORY 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago - 312-922-9410 The museum's pride and joy is Sue, the world's largest, best preserved fossilized Tyrannosaurus Rex. But the Field Museum captures more than just dinosaurs. Its permanent exhibits include plants, animals, geology, culture, art and religion. ART INSTITUTE of CHICAGO 111 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago - 312-443-3600 The Art Institute of Chicago holds one of the world's great art collections. ADLER PLANETARIUM 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive - Chicago - 312-922-7827 America's first planetarium. *LIVE SPORTS* CHICAGO CUBS Wrigley Field - 773-404-2827 Major League Baseball - National League CHICAGO WHITE SOX U.S. Cellular Field - 866-769-4263 Major League Baseball - American League CHICAGO BEARS Soldier Field - 847-615-2327 National Football League CHICAGO BULLS United Center - 312-455-4000 National Basketball Association CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS United Center - 312-559-1212 National Hockey League CHICAGO SKY United Center - 877-329-9622 Women's National Basketball Association CHICAGO RUSH Allstate Arena - 877-RUSH-TIX. Arena Football League CHICAGO FIRE Bridgeview Stadium - 888-MLS-FIRE Major League Soccer *LIVE MUSIC* >>Search Pollstar for live music in Chicago!