Chicago: Where to stay, eat drink
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IF YOU GO
From LAX, nonstop service to Chicago is offered on United, American and Virgin America; direct service (stop, no change of plane) on US Airways and connecting service (change of plane) on United, American, Delta and US Airways. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $446.
WHERE TO STAY
Public Hotel, 1301 N. State Parkway, Chicago; (312) 787-3700 https://www.publichotels.com. Ian Schrager’s newly designed minimalist Gold Coast digs has a Mac-equipped communal business center and breakfast room service that arrives guaranteed within 10 minutes. Doubles from $105.
Hotel 71, 71 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago; (312) 346-7100, https://www.hotel71.com. Conveniently located in the Loop. Doubles from $135.
Hotel Palomar, 505 N. State St., Chicago; (312) 755-9703 https://www.hotelpalomar-chicago.com. This spring the hotel will launch a bedside cocktail program, where Sable’s bartenders will wheel up bar carts for in-room service. Doubles $179.
WHERE TO EAT
The Bedford, 1612 W. Division St., Chicago; (773) 235-8800, https://www.bedfordchicago.com. Vegetarian and vegan comfort food in a supper-club setting that’s housed within a former 1920s bank vault. Dinner entrees, $10-$28.
The Publican, 837 W. Fulton Market, Chicago; (312) 733-9555, https://www.thepublicanrestaurant.com. Cured meats and craft beer are the name of the game at this restaurant, which is operated by the folks who own the Violet Hour. Dinner entrees, $14-$40.
Mrs. Murphy & Sons, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago; (773) 248-3905, https://www.irishbistro.com. This Irish bar was formerly a funeral home where gangsters hid bodies during Prohibition. It has a massive whiskey selection as well as amazing house-smoked barbecued ribs. Dinner entrees $12.50-$28.50.
WHERE TO DRINK
The Sable, see listing above under Hotel Palomar.
The Bedford, see listing above.
The Aviary, 953-955 W. Fulton St., Chicago; (312) 226-0868, https://www.theaviary.com
Twin Anchors, 1655 N. Sedgwick St., Chicago; (312) 266-1616, https://www.twinanchorsribs.com
Pump Room 1301 N. State Parkway, Chicago; (312) 787-3700, https://www.pumproom.com
Violet Hour, 1520 N. Damen Ave.,, Chicago; (773) 252-1500, https://www.theviolethour.com
The Whistler 2421 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago; (773) 227-3530; https://www.whistlerchicago.com
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