Things that are a must do when in Chicago

bbiggs

mcgruff10 said:

PJ_Soul said:

KC138045 said:

I would like to get some beer/drinks to keep in the hotel room so we can pre game there before hitting the bars near Wrigley.  Are there carryouts/convenient stores around downtown to buy beer any other drinks and snacks?

Sorry if these seems like a stupid question.

I know there is a good store like this across the street from the Hyatt Regency that's on East Wacker Drive (which is right by the Magnificent Mile), if you happen to be staying in that area. They met all my boozy and snacky needs. It even has a deli and everything where you can get fresh sandwiches and salads and all that, plus beer, wine, spirits, groceries, and snacks. Nice staff too. It's called Bockwinkel's, right behind the Hyatt, just off N. Columbus. Open until midnight every day. They actually have a couple other stores as well, nearby. Look up their website for locations.

The 12 year old in me is laughing at the fact that there is a East Wacker Drive.  Really, wacker?!  come on.
I am staying on east ontario so I would think I am close to Wacker drive.  oh man, that's just funny to type.  

Sticking with a 12 year old mind frame, whats even funnier is there is upper wacker and lower wacker lol 

mcgruff10

bbiggs said:

mcgruff10 said:

PJ_Soul said:

KC138045 said:

I would like to get some beer/drinks to keep in the hotel room so we can pre game there before hitting the bars near Wrigley.  Are there carryouts/convenient stores around downtown to buy beer any other drinks and snacks?

Sorry if these seems like a stupid question.

I know there is a good store like this across the street from the Hyatt Regency that's on East Wacker Drive (which is right by the Magnificent Mile), if you happen to be staying in that area. They met all my boozy and snacky needs. It even has a deli and everything where you can get fresh sandwiches and salads and all that, plus beer, wine, spirits, groceries, and snacks. Nice staff too. It's called Bockwinkel's, right behind the Hyatt, just off N. Columbus. Open until midnight every day. They actually have a couple other stores as well, nearby. Look up their website for locations.

The 12 year old in me is laughing at the fact that there is a East Wacker Drive.  Really, wacker?!  come on.
I am staying on east ontario so I would think I am close to Wacker drive.  oh man, that's just funny to type.  

Sticking with a 12 year old mind frame, whats even funnier is there is upper wacker and lower wacker lol 

I might pee my pants.  Please tell me you are joking.  Is there a wacker street bar?

bbiggs

mcgruff10 said:

bbiggs said:

mcgruff10 said:

PJ_Soul said:

KC138045 said:

I would like to get some beer/drinks to keep in the hotel room so we can pre game there before hitting the bars near Wrigley.  Are there carryouts/convenient stores around downtown to buy beer any other drinks and snacks?

Sorry if these seems like a stupid question.

I know there is a good store like this across the street from the Hyatt Regency that's on East Wacker Drive (which is right by the Magnificent Mile), if you happen to be staying in that area. They met all my boozy and snacky needs. It even has a deli and everything where you can get fresh sandwiches and salads and all that, plus beer, wine, spirits, groceries, and snacks. Nice staff too. It's called Bockwinkel's, right behind the Hyatt, just off N. Columbus. Open until midnight every day. They actually have a couple other stores as well, nearby. Look up their website for locations.

The 12 year old in me is laughing at the fact that there is a East Wacker Drive.  Really, wacker?!  come on.
I am staying on east ontario so I would think I am close to Wacker drive.  oh man, that's just funny to type.  

Sticking with a 12 year old mind frame, whats even funnier is there is upper wacker and lower wacker lol 

I might pee my pants.  Please tell me you are joking.  Is there a wacker street bar?

Dead serious man. Upper is street level. Lower is below street level.

mcgruff10

Ok now I am extra confused....below street level?  Would that be like where the billy goat tavern is?

PJ_Soul

mcgruff10 said:

bbiggs said:

mcgruff10 said:

PJ_Soul said:

KC138045 said:

I would like to get some beer/drinks to keep in the hotel room so we can pre game there before hitting the bars near Wrigley.  Are there carryouts/convenient stores around downtown to buy beer any other drinks and snacks?

Sorry if these seems like a stupid question.

I know there is a good store like this across the street from the Hyatt Regency that's on East Wacker Drive (which is right by the Magnificent Mile), if you happen to be staying in that area. They met all my boozy and snacky needs. It even has a deli and everything where you can get fresh sandwiches and salads and all that, plus beer, wine, spirits, groceries, and snacks. Nice staff too. It's called Bockwinkel's, right behind the Hyatt, just off N. Columbus. Open until midnight every day. They actually have a couple other stores as well, nearby. Look up their website for locations.

The 12 year old in me is laughing at the fact that there is a East Wacker Drive.  Really, wacker?!  come on.
I am staying on east ontario so I would think I am close to Wacker drive.  oh man, that's just funny to type.  

Sticking with a 12 year old mind frame, whats even funnier is there is upper wacker and lower wacker lol 

I might pee my pants.  Please tell me you are joking.  Is there a wacker street bar?

There's a Hertz on Lower Wacker.
Grow up McGruff.

Gern Blansten

mcgruff10 said:

Ok now I am extra confused....below street level?  Would that be like where the billy goat tavern is?

Sometimes 

Gern Blansten

PJ_Soul said:

KC138045 said:

PJ_Soul said:

KC138045 said:

I would like to get some beer/drinks to keep in the hotel room so we can pre game there before hitting the bars near Wrigley.  Are there carryouts/convenient stores around downtown to buy beer any other drinks and snacks?

Sorry if these seems like a stupid question.

I know there is a good store like this across the street from the Hyatt Regency that's on East Wacker Drive (which is right by the Magnificent Mile), if you happen to be staying in that area. They met all my boozy and snacky needs. It even has a deli and everything where you can get fresh sandwiches and salads and all that, plus beer, wine, spirits, groceries, and snacks. It's called Bockwinkel's, right behind the Hyatt, just off N. Columbus. Open until midnight every day.

cincybearcat said:

KC138045 said:

I would like to get some beer/drinks to keep in the hotel room so we can pre game there before hitting the bars near Wrigley.  Are there carryouts/convenient stores around downtown to buy beer any other drinks and snacks?

Sorry if these seems like a stupid question.

I'd search for a Binny's.  

Thanks to you both!  I'm staying at the Tremont on E Chestnut just west of Michigan Ave.

You will be kind of close to the other Bockwinkel's then. There is one on East Ohio Street as well. Though there could be something even closer to your hotel. When I needed such a place I just asked the concierge at my hotel. They always know where places like that nearby are.

Bonkwinkels is awesome .. Great deli 

mcgruff10

PJ_Soul said:

mcgruff10 said:

bbiggs said:

mcgruff10 said:

PJ_Soul said:

KC138045 said:

I would like to get some beer/drinks to keep in the hotel room so we can pre game there before hitting the bars near Wrigley.  Are there carryouts/convenient stores around downtown to buy beer any other drinks and snacks?

Sorry if these seems like a stupid question.

I know there is a good store like this across the street from the Hyatt Regency that's on East Wacker Drive (which is right by the Magnificent Mile), if you happen to be staying in that area. They met all my boozy and snacky needs. It even has a deli and everything where you can get fresh sandwiches and salads and all that, plus beer, wine, spirits, groceries, and snacks. Nice staff too. It's called Bockwinkel's, right behind the Hyatt, just off N. Columbus. Open until midnight every day. They actually have a couple other stores as well, nearby. Look up their website for locations.

The 12 year old in me is laughing at the fact that there is a East Wacker Drive.  Really, wacker?!  come on.
I am staying on east ontario so I would think I am close to Wacker drive.  oh man, that's just funny to type.  

Sticking with a 12 year old mind frame, whats even funnier is there is upper wacker and lower wacker lol 

I might pee my pants.  Please tell me you are joking.  Is there a wacker street bar?

There's a Hertz on Lower Wacker.
Grow up McGruff.

You said wacker.  Huh huh (in my best beavis and butthead laugh)

bbiggs

mcgruff10 said:

Ok now I am extra confused....below street level?  Would that be like where the billy goat tavern is?

You ever see the dark knight? That scene where they’re chasing each other down an underground street was filmed on lower wacker. It’s basically a subway but for cars instead of trains. 

HesCalledDyer

Wacker Drive is named after Charles Henry Wacker, turn-of-the-century Chicago city planner and director of the Chicago World's Fair.

PJ_Soul

HesCalledDyer said:

Wacker Drive is named after Charles Henry Wacker, turn-of-the-century Chicago city planner and director of the Chicago World's Fair.

kramer73

Piece Pizza

Do-rite donuts.

Cruz Blanca Brewery-mexican

HesCalledDyer

edved81

The air and water show is Saturday and Sunday morning / afternoon at North Avenue Beach

kramer73

cincybearcat said:

BK221359 said:

Brewery Recommendations Please...

Willing to travel around the Chicagoland area?

Noon whistle

Mikerphone

Solemn oath

Pollyanna 

But those are in addition to the usual suspects. I had a great time at half acre last time. Piece brewing is not bad and has great pizza. And for beer bars map room and Hopleaf have been good to me in the past.

No one needs to know about Mikerphone.

ehbacon

I very much enjoy kayaking down the Chicago river, I would suggest renting a kayak from Kayak Chicago and go down to wolf point, very fun time!

PJWGIII

H.Chinaski said:

Portillo's for sure for a chicago dog and italian beef! If your a metal head at all get a burger at Kuma's Corner. Last time i was there i rented a jet ski and hit lake michigan which was ridiculously fun. Hit up Reckless Records! Dive bars in Wicker Park are always a good time too!

Reckless is a fantastic store.

MonkeyDan72

If people with medicinal cards coming to Wrigley have questions about the dispensary process, please msg me! Safe Travels Everyone!

IgotshitID

AAJC said:

I’ll be there through the weekend drinking all the beer there is. I have a ticket to the show on Saturday, I just hope I remember to go. 

Is it possible to drink beer with Frank at the Shameless house?

Frank is the man, I love that show

igotid_8

Another question: My wife wants to take a boat ride to see the sites - a booze cruise.  Can anyone suggest a good one? 
Thanks in advance!