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Chicago’s Architectural Triumphs: Tribune Tower

Lindsey Anderson — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:48:21 +0000

Chicago is certainly a city of beautiful buildings. Steely skyscrapers dominate the skyline of the Loop. Elegant apartment buildings are scattered throughout neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and the Gold Coast. Edgy, arty lofts can be found in neighborhoods like Bucktown and Wicker Park. And many of Chicago’s museums and administrative buildings double as awe inspiring works of architecture. There is so much great architecture in Chicago that it can sometimes be hard to appreciate all of the architectural beauty of the buildings in Chicago. For that reason, we’ve decided to feature a few of our favorite architectural triumphs on our blog. This week, we’ll be taking a closer look at the architectural triumph that is The Tribune Tower. The Tribune Tower may not be one of the biggest buildings in Chicago, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful and—arguably—one of the most interesting, as well. In 1922, the owners of the Chicago Tribune decided to host an international design competition, inviting architects from all over the world to wow them with “the most beautiful and distinctive office building in the world.” Dozens of architects entered the competition, but the winning design belonged to John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood, New York-based architects with a penchant for neo-Gothic design and flying buttresses. Howells and Hood were awarded a $50,000 prize for their design, and their fame spread quickly around the world. With its sleek stone and its gorgeous gothic sensibilities, the Tower looks as beautiful now as it did in the early 1920s, and many Chicagoans cite the Tribune Tower as their favorite building in downtown Chicago. All in all, the tower, which overlooks the Chicago River and is only a stone’s throw away from other landmark buildings, like the Trump Tower, is well worth a visit. To find out more about Chicago’s wonderful architecture, enter your information in the box on the right and a Rock Star Chicago Real Estate Agent will get in touch with you today!

There is so much great architecture in Chicago that it can sometimes be hard to appreciate all of the architectural beauty of the buildings in Chicago.

For that reason, we’ve decided to feature a few of our favorite architectural triumphs on our blog. This week, we’ll be taking a closer look at the architectural triumph that is The Tribune Tower.

The Tribune Tower may not be one of the biggest buildings in Chicago, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful and—arguably—one of the most interesting, as well.

In 1922, the owners of the Chicago Tribune decided to host an international design competition, inviting architects from all over the world to wow them with “the most beautiful and distinctive office building in the world.”

Dozens of architects entered the competition, but the winning design belonged to John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood, New York-based architects with a penchant for neo-Gothic design and flying buttresses. Howells and Hood were awarded a $50,000 prize for their design, and their fame spread quickly around the world.

With its sleek stone and its gorgeous gothic sensibilities, the Tower looks as beautiful now as it did in the early 1920s, and many Chicagoans cite the Tribune Tower as their favorite building in downtown Chicago. All in all, the tower, which overlooks the Chicago River and is only a stone’s throw away from other landmark buildings, like the Trump Tower, is well worth a visit.

To find out more about Chicago’s wonderful architecture, enter your information in the box on the right and a Rock Star Chicago Real Estate Agent will get in touch with you today!

The Neighborhood Files: River North

Lindsey Anderson — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:35:11 +0000

Chicago is, perhaps more than most cities, a city of neighborhoods. From the broad boulevards of Lincoln Park to the arty avenues of Pilsen, each and every neighborhood in this city possesses its own distinct energy and unique charm. Each neighborhood is worth learning a little more about. So, every other week, we’ll be featuring another neighborhood on this section of the blog, and we’ll interview someone living in that neighborhood—Someone capable of giving us the inside scoop on their ‘hood! This week CondoDomain sat down with Adam Lee and talked to him about his experience living in Chicago’s River North neighborhood How long have you been living in River North? I’ve been living here for five and a half years. Do you own or rent? I rent, but I’ve started to look into buying a house of my own. I’ve been saving up money, and if I can continue saving as much as I am now, I should be able to buy a place of my own in two or three years. Why did you decide to settle down in River North? The location is unbeatable. I’m minutes away from the loop, and I’m near several train stations. I don’t own a car, so easy El access is definitely an important factor for me to consider whenever I think about moving somewhere new. What do you like most about River North? I love the many restaurants, stores, and art galleries located in the neighborhood. River North has a lot of culture and a good amount of nightlife. Would you consider renting in River North again? Absolutely. I hope to continue living here until I do decide to buy a place of my own. I love the neighborhood! For more information about Chicago and its vibrant neighborhoods check out this article on the CondoDomain blog!

Each neighborhood is worth learning a little more about. So, every other week, we’ll be featuring another neighborhood on this section of the blog, and we’ll interview someone living in that neighborhood—Someone capable of giving us the inside scoop on their ‘hood!

This week CondoDomain sat down with Adam Lee and talked to him about his experience living in Chicago’s River North neighborhood

How long have you been living in River North?

I’ve been living here for five and a half years.

Do you own or rent?

I rent, but I’ve started to look into buying a house of my own. I’ve been saving up money, and if I can continue saving as much as I am now, I should be able to buy a place of my own in two or three years.

Why did you decide to settle down in River North?

The location is unbeatable. I’m minutes away from the loop, and I’m near several train stations. I don’t own a car, so easy El access is definitely an important factor for me to consider whenever I think about moving somewhere new.

What do you like most about River North?

I love the many restaurants, stores, and art galleries located in the neighborhood. River North has a lot of culture and a good amount of nightlife.

Would you consider renting in River North again?

Absolutely. I hope to continue living here until I do decide to buy a place of my own. I love the neighborhood!

For more information about Chicago and its vibrant neighborhoods check out this article on the CondoDomain blog!

Trump Tower Towers over River North

Lindsey Anderson — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:50:52 +0000

The Trump Tower and its hotel, in River North, has received a lot of media attention recently. Last year, the Trump hotel was named the best large hotel in America by Travel+Leisure Magazine. And this year, the hotel has continued to rake in a steady stream of revenue, despite the fact that most of the hotels in the Loop and the Near North have been struggling mightily. On top of all that, the Trump Tower and its hotel seem to be having an overwhelmingly positive influence on the rest of the River North neighborhood. One of the managers of the hotel, Colm O’Callaghan, has this to say about the impact the building has had on the devlopment of River North: “Five, ten years ago, there really wasn’t a whole lot of activity around here. This is a vibrant community now. The investment that Mr. Trump made here – I mean, this is a significant investment, in terms of financial investment and the amount of people that are employed in this building – over 700 people working here right now. This really has become an economic engine that drives a lot of activity in this community. And I think what it also says, is it’s safe to make a major investment in this part of town, and it’s going to thrive.” For more information about the Trump Tower, or about real estate developments in and around Chicago, check out articles like this one on the CondoDomain blog!

The Trump Tower and its hotel, in River North, has received a lot of media attention recently.

Last year, the Trump hotel was named the best large hotel in America by Travel+Leisure Magazine. And this year, the hotel has continued to rake in a steady stream of revenue, despite the fact that most of the hotels in the Loop and the Near North have been struggling mightily.

On top of all that, the Trump Tower and its hotel seem to be having an overwhelmingly positive influence on the rest of the River North neighborhood.

One of the managers of the hotel, Colm O’Callaghan, has this to say about the impact the building has had on the devlopment of River North:

“Five, ten years ago, there really wasn’t a whole lot of activity around here. This is a vibrant community now. The investment that Mr. Trump made here – I mean, this is a significant investment, in terms of financial investment and the amount of people that are employed in this building – over 700 people working here right now. This really has become an economic engine that drives a lot of activity in this community. And I think what it also says, is it’s safe to make a major investment in this part of town, and it’s going to thrive.”

For more information about the Trump Tower, or about real estate developments in and around Chicago, check out articles like this one on the CondoDomain blog!

Downtown Chicago Destroyed in Transformers Sequel

Lindsey Anderson — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 20:26:57 +0000

Those of you who haven’t seen Transformers: Dark of the Moon may not know that our fair city was recently the site of a Robot Apocalypse of pretty epic proportions. In this latest installment of director Michael Bay’s Transformers saga, the evil Decepticons duke it out with the not-so-evil Autobots, and Chicago is torn apart in the process. The robots seem to favor the busy boulevards of the Loop and the Near North, and they can be found stomping around Wacker Drive, Michigan Avenue, The Financial District, and Streeterville for most of the movie. They rarely seem to venture further afield than downtown Chicago, where the Windy City’s skyscrapers and elevated subway lines provide excellent fodder for high-budget destruction. In the span of a two hour period, the robots manage to wreak havoc on real estate heavy hitters like the Aon Center and the Amoco Building. Several coffee shops and corner stores are also burned to the ground in the climactic battle scene, and many of the city’s swankiest hotels are blown to bits. The Willis Tower was, however, left curiously unharmed, and large swathes of River North seemed to be unaffected by the wonton destruction. So, how might this imagined Robot Apocalypse have affected the Chicago real estate market? Experts estimate that, if the Transformers had, indeed, managed to bring this many buildings to the ground, Chicago would have lost roughly 30% of its real estate market. And the Loop as we know it would have become nearly unrecognizable. Fortunately, Michael Bay’s CGI skills and big-budget special effects left the Chicago skyline as beautiful as ever. For more information about the Chicago real estate market—the real Chicago real estate market—check out articles like this one on our CondoDomain blog!

Those of you who haven’t seen Transformers: Dark of the Moon may not know that our fair city was recently the site of a Robot Apocalypse of pretty epic proportions.

In this latest installment of director Michael Bay’s Transformers saga, the evil Decepticons duke it out with the not-so-evil Autobots, and Chicago is torn apart in the process.

The robots seem to favor the busy boulevards of the Loop and the Near North, and they can be found stomping around Wacker Drive, Michigan Avenue, The Financial District, and Streeterville for most of the movie. They rarely seem to venture further afield than downtown Chicago, where the Windy City’s skyscrapers and elevated subway lines provide excellent fodder for high-budget destruction.

In the span of a two hour period, the robots manage to wreak havoc on real estate heavy hitters like the Aon Center and the Amoco Building. Several coffee shops and corner stores are also burned to the ground in the climactic battle scene, and many of the city’s swankiest hotels are blown to bits.

The Willis Tower was, however, left curiously unharmed, and large swathes of River North seemed to be unaffected by the wonton destruction.

So, how might this imagined Robot Apocalypse have affected the Chicago real estate market?

Experts estimate that, if the Transformers had, indeed, managed to bring this many buildings to the ground, Chicago would have lost roughly 30% of its real estate market. And the Loop as we know it would have become nearly unrecognizable.

Fortunately, Michael Bay’s CGI skills and big-budget special effects left the Chicago skyline as beautiful as ever.

For more information about the Chicago real estate market—the real Chicago real estate market—check out articles like this one on our CondoDomain blog!

Chicago living: Most walkable condos

Liz SanFilippo — Tue, 10 May 2011 22:09:27 +0000

600 N Fairbanks is just one of many walkable condo buildings listed on CondoDomain. Chicago is a beautiful place to live, so why not enjoy it? The Windy City might offer some of the best public transportation options in the country–no matter how many times the Chicago Reader may knock it–but there’s a lot of homes in the city that are just steps away from a lot that Chicago has to offer. In addition to living just blocks away from your work, living in the city of Chicago–particularly in the Loop, Near South Side, or River North–has the benefit of being near the some of the best shopping and restaurants in the world. It’s with this in mind that Chicago CondoDomain highlights some of the “most walkable condos” in the city. This list, which can be seen at the the bottom of this homepage, documents 10 recent condo/home listings that are considered ‘walkable’ to the things that matter to you most, whether it be public transportation or great shopping. Home buyers can click on this widget to view the details of a listing, including a map which shows where all these condos are situated in downtown Chicago. Clicking into one of these listings, prospective home buyers can learn pretty much everything one needs to know about a property without stepping foot inside the front door. For example, this listing for 57 E Delaware Place lists what you’d expect to see in a listing, like amenities such as a workout room and whirlppol, but also the less published information, like taxes and information about the condo building’s management. While this ‘most walkable condos’ widget is quite handy in looking for downtown places, CondoDomain also provides other avenues to research prospective walkable homes. (And, no, it doesn’t involve hitting the pavement). Rather, just head to Chicago.CondoDomain.com and search by neighborhood, like River North. This will give a longer list of walkable condos that provide just as much detail about the listings. So forget achy feet in the pursuit of finding a walkable condo in the areas of Chicago you frequent most. Just check out CondoDomain for all the most recently listed walkable condos.

: 600 N Fairbanks is just one of many walkable condo buildings listed on CondoDomain.

Chicago is a beautiful place to live, so why not enjoy it? The Windy City might offer some of the best public transportation options in the country–no matter how many times the Chicago Reader may knock it–but there’s a lot of homes in the city that are just steps away from a lot that Chicago has to offer. In addition to living just blocks away from your work, living in the city of Chicago–particularly in the Loop, Near South Side, or River North–has the benefit of being near the some of the best shopping and restaurants in the world.

It’s with this in mind that Chicago CondoDomain highlights some of the “most walkable condos” in the city. This list, which can be seen at the the bottom of this homepage, documents 10 recent condo/home listings that are considered ‘walkable’ to the things that matter to you most, whether it be public transportation or great shopping. Home buyers can click on this widget to view the details of a listing, including a map which shows where all these condos are situated in downtown Chicago.

Clicking into one of these listings, prospective home buyers can learn pretty much everything one needs to know about a property without stepping foot inside the front door. For example, this listing for 57 E Delaware Place lists what you’d expect to see in a listing, like amenities such as a workout room and whirlppol, but also the less published information, like taxes and information about the condo building’s management.

While this ‘most walkable condos’ widget is quite handy in looking for downtown places, CondoDomain also provides other avenues to research prospective walkable homes. (And, no, it doesn’t involve hitting the pavement). Rather, just head to Chicago.CondoDomain.com and search by neighborhood, like River North. This will give a longer list of walkable condos that provide just as much detail about the listings.

So forget achy feet in the pursuit of finding a walkable condo in the areas of Chicago you frequent most. Just check out CondoDomain for all the most recently listed walkable condos.

Chicago magazine’s best new food options in all parts of the city

Liz SanFilippo — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:28:03 +0000

Live near where you love to eat. This home is just blocks away from the best new restaurant of 2011, Bistronomic. One of the best parts of living in Chicago is the amazing array of delectable food options. Here in the Windy City, we’re home to two three-star Michelin rated restaurants, an accomplishment to be proud of. Yet, there’s plenty more great eats in the city, and Chicago Magazine has featured many of them in their annual May 2011 Best New Restaurants edition, which has already hit newspaper stands. Chief Martial Noguier’s French-food delight Bistronomic on the Near North side has been named the best new restaurant of 2011. It’s only been open for a couple months, but it’s packed every night; many customers come from the restaurants that Martial used to work at, One Sixtyblue and Café des Architectes. The Near North Side’s Bistronomic isn’t the only restaurant honored. Jonathan Beatty of University Village‘s Davanti Enoteca was also named the best new chef of the year. Bistro One West, located in the suburb of St. Charles, has the best new dish of swordfish. Clearly, amazing new eats are available everywhere from downtown Chicago to suburbs miles away. No matter what Chicago neighborhood, you choose to live in, there’s something for you right outside your door. Check out Chicago magazine’s other top picks for favorite new restaurants of 2011 in the May issue.

: Live near where you love to eat. This home is just blocks away from the best new restaurant of 2011, Bistronomic.

One of the best parts of living in Chicago is the amazing array of delectable food options. Here in the Windy City, we’re home to two three-star Michelin rated restaurants, an accomplishment to be proud of. Yet, there’s plenty more great eats in the city, and Chicago Magazine has featured many of them in their annual May 2011 Best New Restaurants edition, which has already hit newspaper stands.

Chief Martial Noguier’s French-food delight Bistronomic on the Near North side has been named the best new restaurant of 2011. It’s only been open for a couple months, but it’s packed every night; many customers come from the restaurants that Martial used to work at, One Sixtyblue and Café des Architectes.

The Near North Side’s Bistronomic isn’t the only restaurant honored. Jonathan Beatty of University Village‘s Davanti Enoteca was also named the best new chef of the year. Bistro One West, located in the suburb of St. Charles, has the best new dish of swordfish.

Clearly, amazing new eats are available everywhere from downtown Chicago to suburbs miles away. No matter what Chicago neighborhood, you choose to live in, there’s something for you right outside your door.

Check out Chicago magazine’s other top picks for favorite new restaurants of 2011 in the May issue.

Top 20 condos for sale in zip code 60601

Liz SanFilippo — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:09:09 +0000

This 33rd floor unit just underwent a $500K reduction in price, but still comes out on top in 60601. Not only are properties in Chicago’s 60601 zip code just steps away from the lake, they offer luxurious living downtown. 450 E Waterside tops the list of the most luxurious of them all, and it just underwent a $500K price reduction. The following listings are just a handful more options on the east-side of downtown Chicago. [idx-listings zip="60601" propertytypes="85,86,116,87,115" orderby="Price" orderdir="DESC" count="20"]

: This 33rd floor unit just underwent a $500K reduction in price, but still comes out on top in 60601.

Not only are properties in Chicago’s 60601 zip code just steps away from the lake, they offer luxurious living downtown. 450 E Waterside tops the list of the most luxurious of them all, and it just underwent a $500K price reduction. The following listings are just a handful more options on the east-side of downtown Chicago.

Showing properties 1 - 20 of 139. See more 60601 zip code real estate.
(all data current as of 2/4/2012)

$4,800,000 : 450 E Waterside Drive ,Unit Number 3301, Chicago

4 beds, 6 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 6,000 sq ft
$4,350,000 : 450 E Waterside Drive ,Unit Number 2801, CHICAGO

4 beds, 3 full, 2 part baths

Home size: 4,980 sq ft
$2,295,000 : 420 E Waterside Drive ,Unit Number 3910, CHICAGO

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,700 sq ft
$1,900,000 : 400 E Randolph Street ,Unit Number 1010, CHICAGO

4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,350 sq ft

Lot size: 2.05 ac
$1,499,000 : 340 E Randolph Street ,Unit Number 3306, CHICAGO

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,354 sq ft
$1,499,000 : 340 E Randolph Street ,Unit Number 3206, CHICAGO

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,354 sq ft
$1,350,000 : 225 N Columbus Drive ,Unit Number 5805, CHICAGO

3 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 1,982 sq ft

Lot size: 2.00 ac
$1,349,000 : 420 E Waterside Drive ,Unit Number 3201, CHICAGO

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,431 sq ft
$1,300,000 : 225 N Columbus Drive ,Unit Number 8008PH, CHICAGO

2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,900 sq ft

Lot size: 2.00 ac
$1,295,000 : 360 E Randolph ,Unit Number 2604, CHICAGO

3 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,600 sq ft
$1,275,000 : 420 E Waterside Drive ,Unit Number 3501, Chicago

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,431 sq ft
$1,149,000 : 340 E Randolph Street ,Unit Number 4303, CHICAGO

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,567 sq ft
$1,149,000 : 550 N St. Clair Street ,Unit Number 1201, Chicago

3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 3,200 sq ft
$1,050,000 : 340 E Randolph Street ,Unit Number 1903, Chicago

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,567 sq ft
$989,900 : 450 E Waterside Drive ,Unit Number 1402, CHICAGO

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 2,215 sq ft
$975,000 : 400 E Randolph Street ,Unit Number 909, CHICAGO

3 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,550 sq ft
$950,000 : 360 E Randolph Street ,Unit Number 4106, CHICAGO

3 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,600 sq ft
$925,000 : 420 E Waterside Drive ,Unit Number 3914, CHICAGO

3 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 1,887 sq ft
$899,000 : 420 E Waterside Drive ,Unit Number 2414, CHICAGO

3 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 1,887 sq ft
$885,000 : 195 N Harbor Drive ,Unit Number 1402, CHICAGO

3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths

Home size: 1,600 sq ft

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California in River North: 25 Degrees Restaurant Moves In

Liz SanFilippo — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:49:25 +0000

A slice of California is moving into Chicago’s River North area, and it’s bringing in a bit of heat, despite the restaurant’s name: 25 Degrees. 25 Degrees is all about the burgers in this chic neighborhood, and it promises to fit right into the area. Have no fear about the restaurant’s name; it’s not the temperature of the restaurant but a reference to the temperature of burger in between rare and well-done. Burgers are topped with local artisanal cheese and start at a sensible price of $9. 25 Degrees plans to open in June at 536 N. Clark St., where Blues Chicago once stood piping out blues tunes. River North may be considered a neighborhood packed with restaurants already, but there’s plenty of places to live in this cozy but bustling neighborhood. Check out these CondoDomain listings just blocks away from River North’s hottest new restaurant 25 Degrees: 33 Ontario St. #TH2, priced at $2,775,000, has the feel of a townhome but with the amenities of a high rise. 520 Huron St. #612, priced at $1,199,000, offers stunning views from the corner penthouse. 401 Wabash Drive #48A, priced at $3,500,000, is located in the luxurious Trump Tower next to the Chicago River. Not only does it offer unobstructed views of the city, but three fireplaces as well. 21 Huron St. #4801, priced at $4,479,000, offers not only 5,142 square feet of living space, but two spacious outdoor balconies as well. 520 Huron St. Unit #202, priced at just $225,000, is a cozy timber loft that comes with a parking space. 375 Erie St. Unit #213, priced at $369,000, is an end-unit loft with all the amenities. Photo credit: chicago.grubstreet.com Photo credit: MLS Listing #07631885 India Tougne of @ properties

A slice of California is moving into Chicago’s River North area, and it’s bringing in a bit of heat, despite the restaurant’s name: 25 Degrees.

25 Degrees is all about the burgers in this chic neighborhood, and it promises to fit right into the area. Have no fear about the restaurant’s name; it’s not the temperature of the restaurant but a reference to the temperature of burger in between rare and well-done. Burgers are topped with local artisanal cheese and start at a sensible price of $9.

25 Degrees plans to open in June at 536 N. Clark St., where Blues Chicago once stood piping out blues tunes.

River North may be considered a neighborhood packed with restaurants already, but there’s plenty of places to live in this cozy but bustling neighborhood.

Check out these CondoDomain listings just blocks away from River North’s hottest new restaurant 25 Degrees:

33 Ontario St. #TH2, priced at $2,775,000, has the feel of a townhome but with the amenities of a high rise.

520 Huron St. #612, priced at $1,199,000, offers stunning views from the corner penthouse.

401 Wabash Drive #48A, priced at $3,500,000, is located in the luxurious Trump Tower next to the Chicago River. Not only does it offer unobstructed views of the city, but three fireplaces as well.

21 Huron St. #4801, priced at $4,479,000, offers not only 5,142 square feet of living space, but two spacious outdoor balconies as well.

520 Huron St. Unit #202, priced at just $225,000, is a cozy timber loft that comes with a parking space.

375 Erie St. Unit #213, priced at $369,000, is an end-unit loft with all the amenities.

Photo credit: chicago.grubstreet.com
Photo credit: MLS Listing #07631885 India Tougne of @ properties

Chicago Alternative Thanksgiving

Anthony Longo — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:45:20 +0000

In the mood to depart from the traditional Thanksgiving celebration? Check out these restaurants around the Chicago area for delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, and no mess to clean up after! The Cape Cod Room at The Drake Hotel – Gold Coast/Streeterville The Cape Cod Ballroom is open for an elegant brunch on Thanksgiving Day: November 25, 2010. There are three seating available, and reservations are highly recommended. You can choose to celebrate at 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM And 3:45PM. Adult brunch is $110 and children’s are $29. Elaborate buffets and great children’s room make this the perfect place for your Thanksgiving feast! Maggianos – River North This Italian eatery is an unexpected treat for Thanksgiving fare, but it doesn’t disappoint. Celebrate the holiday with your friends & family at Maggiano’s Little Italy. They’ll be serving a special Thanksgiving Day Menu that includes Traditional Roast Turkey, Country-Style Baked Ham, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Salads, Pastas, Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, and more. 505 Zest – Gold Coast/Streeterville This great restaurant offers a Thanksgiving buffet that features all the traditional trimmings, but so much more! Cozy up to the sushi bar for a new twist on holiday fixings. Adults pay $55 (with complimentary bubbly cocktail!), and children 5-12 are only $23 (comes with juice). Stetson’s – Downtown/Loop Stetson’s Chop House is offering a five course feast. For only $48 per person, this is a great deal for delicious food that delivers without breaking the bank. You have the choice of roasted turkey, prime rib, Chilean sea bass, and much more! Mecat a la Planxa – South Loop Mercat a la Planxa will be offering a Catalan-style Thanksgiving menu. For those of you unfamiliar with Catalan cuisine, here is a look at what it’s all about: “The essence of Catalan food lies in its sauces for meat and fish. There are five main types: sofregit (fried onion, tomato and garlic); samfaina or chanfaina (sofregit plus red pepper and aubergine or courgette); picada (based on ground almonds, usually with garlic, parsley, pine or hazel nuts, and sometimes breadcrumbs); allioli (pounded garlic with olive oil, often with egg yolk added to make more of a mayonnaise); and romesco (an almond, tomato, olive oil, garlic and vinegar sauce, also used as a salad dressing)” (Aboutbarcelona.com). Interested in this eclectic gourmet food? Call Mercat a La Planxa for a reservation today. The price per person is $65. Contact us for information on homes in the neighborhoods mentioned above!

In the mood to depart from the traditional Thanksgiving celebration? Check out these restaurants around the Chicago area for delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, and no mess to clean up after!

The Cape Cod Room at The Drake Hotel – Gold Coast/Streeterville

The Cape Cod Ballroom is open for an elegant brunch on Thanksgiving Day: November 25, 2010. There are three seating available, and reservations are highly recommended. You can choose to celebrate at 11:45 AM, 2:00 PM And 3:45PM. Adult brunch is $110 and children’s are $29. Elaborate buffets and great children’s room make this the perfect place for your Thanksgiving feast!

Maggianos – River North

This Italian eatery is an unexpected treat for Thanksgiving fare, but it doesn’t disappoint. Celebrate the holiday with your friends & family at Maggiano’s Little Italy. They’ll be serving a special Thanksgiving Day Menu that includes Traditional Roast Turkey, Country-Style Baked Ham, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Salads, Pastas, Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, and more.

505 Zest – Gold Coast/Streeterville

This great restaurant offers a Thanksgiving buffet that features all the traditional trimmings, but so much more! Cozy up to the sushi bar for a new twist on holiday fixings. Adults pay $55 (with complimentary bubbly cocktail!), and children 5-12 are only $23 (comes with juice).

Stetson’s – Downtown/Loop

Stetson’s Chop House is offering a five course feast. For only $48 per person, this is a great deal for delicious food that delivers without breaking the bank. You have the choice of roasted turkey, prime rib, Chilean sea bass, and much more!

Mecat a la Planxa – South Loop

Mercat a la Planxa will be offering a Catalan-style Thanksgiving menu. For those of you unfamiliar with Catalan cuisine, here is a look at what it’s all about: “The essence of Catalan food lies in its sauces for meat and fish. There are five main types: sofregit (fried onion, tomato and garlic); samfaina or chanfaina (sofregit plus red pepper and aubergine or courgette); picada (based on ground almonds, usually with garlic, parsley, pine or hazel nuts, and sometimes breadcrumbs); allioli (pounded garlic with olive oil, often with egg yolk added to make more of a mayonnaise); and romesco (an almond, tomato, olive oil, garlic and vinegar sauce, also used as a salad dressing)” (Aboutbarcelona.com). Interested in this eclectic gourmet food? Call Mercat a La Planxa for a reservation today. The price per person is $65.

Trump Tower

Anthony Longo — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:57:03 +0000

Trump Tower delivers the service and amenities found in the world’s finest Five Star hotels, with the benefit that you never have to leave! When you live in this lavish building you enjoy a 24-hour white glove doorman, full concierge service, 24-hour room service, dry cleaning and laundry valet, housekeeping, and other luxury hotel services. Residents of Trump Tower are also provided with indoor owner designated parking, and access to the world-class Trump Spa and Health Club. What better way to spend a freezing winter afternoon than lounging by your indoor pool? The 486 residences of the Residences in Trump Tower also feature stainless steel Miele and Wolf appliances, sleek Italian cabinetry, marble and hardwood floors, and granite countertops. Trump Tower features homes that range from studios to five bedrooms, and 580 sq. ft. to 14.260 sq. ft. Kohler fixtures, and oversized air-jet and whirlpool bathtubs complete the beautiful bathrooms in every residence. If you ever feel the need to leave your luxurious pad, the chic neighborhood of River North Chicago will meet all needs! River North is an affluent and stylish neighborhood that boasts exquisite dining, fantastic cultural and entertainment opportunities, and lavish shopping. Trump Tower provides private, residential living in the heart of downtown that features luxury, comfort and extraordinary style to all residents. Contact us today for more information on the magnificent homes in Trump Tower! [mappress] Interested in saving money? Find out how CondoDomain saves you thousands on real estate costs!

The 486 residences of the Residences in Trump Tower also feature stainless steel Miele and Wolf appliances, sleek Italian cabinetry, marble and hardwood floors, and granite countertops. Trump Tower features homes that range from studios to five bedrooms, and 580 sq. ft. to 14.260 sq. ft. Kohler fixtures, and oversized air-jet and whirlpool bathtubs complete the beautiful bathrooms in every residence.

If you ever feel the need to leave your luxurious pad, the chic neighborhood of River North Chicago will meet all needs! River North is an affluent and stylish neighborhood that boasts exquisite dining, fantastic cultural and entertainment opportunities, and lavish shopping. Trump Tower provides private, residential living in the heart of downtown that features luxury, comfort and extraordinary style to all residents.

Interested in saving money? Find out how CondoDomain saves you thousands on real estate costs!