Chicago Official Visitors Guide 2008-2009 - (Page 76) dine Berghoff Restaurant The Loop’s Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Cafe Nordstrom Casual American restaurant that evokes images of a contemporary marketplace. Salads, soups, pizza and pasta. Mon.–Sat. 10am–8pm; Sun. 11am–6pm. X, $. 55 e. Grand Ave., 312-464-1515, www.nordstrom.com newest casual dining experience. We’ve taken the best of the former Berghoff bar and enhanced the environment and decor and created an expanded menu including many contemporary dishes. Mon.–Wed. 10:45am–9pm; Thurs. & Fri. 10:45am–10pm; Sat. 11:30am–10pm. Rec. Accptd., X, $$. 17 W. Adams st., 312-427-3170, www.17westattheberghoff.com Blackbird Restaurant Blackbird was given a five-star rating by Mobil 2000 Travel Guide. Voted one of Chicago’s top-five restaurants by Gourmet Magazine and has recevied 3.5 stars from the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times. Home to chef Paul Kahan, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef of the Midwest in 2004. L: Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–2pm; D: Mon.–Thurs. 5:30pm– 10:30pm; Fri. & Sat. 5:30pm–11:30pm. Res. Accptd., Valet, X, $$$. 619 W. randolph st., 312-715-0708, www.blackbirdrestaurant.com inside the Merchandise Mart in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, bluprint restaurant and lounge features creative American cuisine and avant-garde design in a comfortable ambience. L: Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–2pm; D: Mon.–Sat. 5pm–close. Lounge Mon.–Sat. 2pm–close. Res. Accptd., Valet, X, $$. 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, First Fl., 312-410-9800, www.bluprintchicago.com Step into the world of Forrest Gump and enjoy barbecue ribs, fish and chips and, of course, lots of shrimp. It’s casual, it’s fun and it’s down-home cookin’ with down-home warmth, just the way Forrest and Bubba would have done it! Hours: Sun.–Thurs. 11am–11pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am–midnight, bar open til 1am. Winter Hours: Sun.–Thurs. 11am–10pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am–11pm. Valet, X, $$. navy Pier, 700 e. Grand Ave., 312-252-4867, www.bubbagump.com Carson’s BBQ Ribs, Steaks & Chops A Chicago favorite for 30 years. Barbecue ribs, chops, chicken and prime steaks. Exceptional quality, friendly people and genuine value. Mon.–Thurs. 11:30am–10:30pm; Fri. 11:30am–11pm; Sat. noon–11pm; Sun. noon–10pm. Valet, X, $$. 612 n. Wells st., 312-280-9200, www.ribs.com Café 103/Beverly’s Pantry Fine dining, Contemporary American seasonal menu. BYOB. L: Wed.–Sat. 11am–2pm; D: Wed.–Sat. 5pm–10pm; Sun. 4pm–8pm. Res. Accptd., X, $$. 1909 W. 103rd st., 773-238-5115, www.cafe103.com The Cafe at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago The Cafe features sophisticated bluprint restaurant & lounge Located seasonal specialties and classic Ritz-Carlton favorites. Experience chef Mark Payne’s “Up Market” dinner menu, offering shared plates, local and organic produce, pastas, wild fish, grass-fed beef, artisan cheeses and breads and an exquisite wine list. Sun.–Thurs. 6:30am–11pm; Fri. & Sat. 6:30am–midnight. Res. Accptd., Valet, X, $$. 160 e. Pearson st., 312-573-5160, www.fourseasons.com/ chicagorc/dining.html Castaways Visit the summer hot spot at North Avenue Beach. This casual Phil Stefani Signature Restaurant features sandwiches, salads and refreshing beverages. Private event space available. May–Oct. Sun.–Sat. 11am–10pm. $. 1603 n. Lake shore Dr., 773-281-1200, www.stefanirestaurants.com Dave and Buster’s Addison Two great Chicagoland locations featuring 50,000 square feet of great food and fun. Enjoy mouthwatering delights, worldclass billiards, shuffleboard, and our famous million-dollar midway. Sun.–Thurs. 11am–1am; Fri. & Sat. 11am–2am. Valet, X, $. 1155 n. swift rd., Addison, 630-543-5151, www.daveandbusters.com pg 76£ Two ways to get more information: call 1-877-CHICAGO or go to choosechicago.com http://www.bistro110.com http://www.choosechicago.com
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