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Hey folks, I apologize for the delayed response to my own topic. It's been a crazy few weeks moving back to school. I want to thank you all for the wonderful suggestions. I will write up a larger review of our dining experience in Chicago later, but let me tell you it was a mix of fun, hilarity, and pleasure. Again, thanks for all of the suggestions. P.S. I want a Fox and Obel in Tennessee.

We were planning on taking lunch at Blackbird the day we fly in, however we have had to change our flight to a later one. We probably won't be able to have lunch until around 2. Do you think we will have any trouble walking in at that time? edit: this is on a Friday

I believe we are staying in the downtown Marriott, but I am not quite sure. We will definitely be downtown though. I like beef and I love sausage.. and you speak of them in the same sandwich? I must know where to find one! Also, can anyone suggest any downtown coffee shops/pastry places that would be nice for a late night snack? I am by no means a wine expert, in fact I know nothing about it, IN FACT I am not even old enough to buy it! Of North Pond, Blackbird, and one sixtyblue which has the best/most varied/appealing wine list? My step-dad and mom are self proclaimed wine aficionados and I want them to enjoy that aspect of the menu also. We will be making the reservations soon, so if anyone has any last minute jabs or knockout punches to convince me which of these three to choose shoot! Again, I appreciate everything you guys have contributed. I am actually not fully decided on Journalism yet, I am a business (YUCK) major convert... I want to write =p

Thank you guys for your input. I think I have narrowed it down to North Pond, one sixtyblue, and maybe Blackbird. One sixtyblue is probably at the top of the list right now.. Now, for another question: what are some Chicago street foods that we absolutely cannot miss? How about a fun place to have a good lunch while we are out and about? Also, anything that we shouldn't miss while we are in town? We will be going to a day game and Wrigley so that will take up most of our time on Saturday.

Also, just to clarify.. I am not from NYC, but Tennessee.. just a slight difference! We ate at said restaurants on a similar weekend vacation.

Thank you, nsxtasy, for the input. I will look into your suggestions. With regards to Babbo, I wasn't necessarily meaning Italian food, but the philosophy which they employ when creating dishes. They venture away from the typical and use more obscure cuts and other ingredients. Alinea is definitely out of the price range. We will be staying downtown. Any input on the Metropolitan Club? My step-dad is a business-man and I'm hoping that this place won't be a stuffy gathering place for old men in suits discussing the days stock market changes

Hello folks, this is my first post of hopefully many here. First, I am junior at the University of Tennessee studying Journalism and hope to move on to culinary school after graduating. Anyways, on to the topic at hand: I will be taking a weekend vacation with my mom, step dad, and step brother to Chicago. My step-dad insists that we eat at the Metropolitan Club one night. I was hoping you all (y'all!) could offer some opinions on the overall dining experience there so I know what I am walking into. The other night is my night to choose dinner. I was hoping for some suggestions on a nice fine dining spot. My step-dad and brother both have open minds with regards to food, however my mother is a little bit more reserved. On a recent trip to NYC we enjoyed dinner at both Babbo and Craft, I enjoyed the more adventurous menu at Babbo, however I feel that the rest of the family preferred the more reserved, yet equally delicious, menu at Craft. I was hoping for something of a combination of these two restaurants in terms of philosophy, granted they are different cuisines. In a nut shell, I want to have a memorable meal with my family that everyone has a chance to enjoy. Thanks in advance, and I'm glad to be a part of this community