| Chicago is one of the most entertaining cities in | | | | perfection. |
| the United States. Not only does it have some of | | | | If steak isn't your fancy, than how about Italian? |
| the finest professional sports teams, Chicago is | | | | Taylor Street is located just South of downtown |
| also known for it's exquisite restaurants and | | | | and has a number of authentic dining choices. |
| historic theatres. If you are planning to visit | | | | Gennaro's, Rosebud's, Leona's, and Pompei are all |
| Chicago in it's summer months, then you will | | | | excellent. All present a casual atmosphere, and |
| surely want to read on. | | | | have excellent choices of Red Wine. I must not |
| I'll start with the sports teams first. Probably one | | | | forget Mario's Italian Ice. This little stand has been |
| of the most popular baseball franchises in the | | | | on Taylor street since the 1950's and is |
| country, the Chicago Cubs are a must see. Yes, I | | | | homemade with feal fruit bits. Try the Grape Ice |
| know they haven't won a world series pennant in | | | | with Lemon Bits! |
| 100 years, but with the nostalgia look of Wrigley | | | | Not tired yet, how about a Theatre event? |
| field and it's Wrigleyville atmosphere, you could | | | | Chicago has many theatres that showcase the |
| spend an entire day at and around "The friendly | | | | Performing Arts. The Ford Center, Chicago |
| confines". If you'd rather watch a game at a | | | | Theatre, Briar Street Theatre, and the Auditorium |
| more modern park, than you will have to visit the | | | | Theatre have hosted many popular plays and |
| South side residing, Chicago White Sox. US Cellular | | | | musicals for some time. Not only do these |
| Field was opened in 1991 and has all the bells and | | | | theatre's host great plays, the theatre's |
| whistles of a high tech park. US Cellular has | | | | themselves also provide a historic look back with |
| outdoor fun showers in the bleacher areas to | | | | all of thier interior aesthetics. On weekends, |
| keep cool on those steamy summer days, and | | | | showtimes usually start with a matinee around 2 |
| blows off fireworks everytime a Sox batter | | | | or 3PM. In the evenings, showtimes start around |
| smacks a homerun. | | | | 7 or 8PM and end with a late show starting |
| Now after all that baseball, you'll want to dine at | | | | around 10PM. |
| one of the many Chicago restaurants, and since | | | | Being some of the most popular, the choices that |
| Chicago was once a beef stockyard capital, a | | | | I have presented are just a fraction of how you |
| steakhouse has got to take precedence! There | | | | can spend an unforgettable summer weekend in |
| are quite a few choices for a great steak in the | | | | the city of "Big Shoulders". With so many choices |
| Windy City and many are located on or around | | | | for entertainment, Chicago is second to none. You |
| "Steak Row", otherwise known as Dearborn St. | | | | will have a memorable, fabulous time! |
| Gene & Georgettis, Keefers Restaurant, Smith & | | | | If you have any further questions about places to |
| Wollenskys, and Ruth's Chris are all excellent | | | | dine or events to see, feel free to contact me or |
| choices. All of these restaurants have great | | | | my office. |
| elegant atmosphere and no matter which | | | | Gary Ketchum |
| steakhouse you choose, come hungry! The | | | | CEO TicketAmerica. |
| steaks are quite thick and are always cooked to | | | | |