Thompsonhello
eclectic boutique hotelhello
If you are looking to stay in the midst of the Rush Street people-watching vitality, boutique-laden Oak Street and mingle with many out of towers look no further than Thompson Chicago. Smartly and comfortably designed with an eclectic eye for detail. Visit Nico Osteria for your dining and drinking needs.
Freehand Chicagohello
splendid community lodginghello
Situated just off fashionable Michigan Avenue and proximate to Chicago’s cultural and financial Loop, Freehand is a two minute walk to the red-line subway, quickly transporting you to the best of Chicago’s neighborhoods. Roman and Williams brilliant reincarnation of the Tokyo Hotel, Freehand is an intimate, hip and cozy mix of private guestrooms and hostel rooms accommodating four co-ed or female guests. The entire place is warm and inviting, yet hip and “of the moment.”
Cafe Integral serves delicious toasts, pastries and coffee opposite the reception desk. Broken Shaker features crafted cocktails and “street” food within a semi hidden, tiki-inspired room and cozy intimates nooks. Freehand Chicago “gets it” and does it right.
Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Artshello
icon traditional fine art since 1895hello
Formed in 1895, non-profit organization to enable artists to spend more time working with live models. Housed in 1870’s mansion, the organization offers open studios and instruction in painting, drawing and sculpture.
The Drifterhello
below the green door; behind bookshelveshello
New burlesque speakeasy housed in a former speakeasy. Craft cocktail menu on tarot cards, movies of old Chicago streetcars. Descend the stairway and rather than hitting the WC push the bookshelves.
Slurping Turtlehello
japanese comfort foodshello
Bento boxes, noodles, ramen, udon, sushi and tapas served in contemporary River North space.
Bohemian Househello
bohemian inspired foodshello
Loft space in the heart of bustling River North. Serving foods influenced by the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria.
Three Dots and a Dashhello
zombie timehello
No more Trade Vic’s in the Loop or Don the Beachcomber up north, so if you can’t travel to suburbia for Tiki, the best alternative is this River North hot spot. Festive cocktails and crab rangoons served. You can even purchase a souvenir mug. Enter down the alley on Hubbard Street.