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Romantic "Foodie" Couple's Weekend in Chicago - April 20-23, 2017

Item Number
1006
Leading Bid
1600 USD
Number of Bids
2  -  Bid History

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Item Description

April 20 - 23, 2017

Chicago, Chicago - That Toddlin Town
Chicago, Chicago, Ill show you around
They have the time, the time of their life
I saw a man, he danced with his wife
In Chicago, Chicago, Chicago
-Frank Sinatra

Chicago is a dynamic city with amazing arts, shopping and a world class culinary scene. This package takes the guess work out of finding the best experiences the city has to offer with our carefully cultivated agenda. You and your guest will depart Thursday, April 20, for the beautiful city of Chicago with a $1,200 gift card in hand. Check into your hotel room at the Ritz Carlton and take an easy walk down State Street to Celeste for dinner and cocktails at 7:00. A free day Friday allows you the opportunity to explore Millennium Park to enjoy a little Chicago history, art, architecture and gardens. Then make your way over to the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel for lunch at the Cherry Circle Room at noon. Save room for Friday evening's out of this world five course molecular cocktail menu, with food pairings, from Chef Grant Achatz at The Aviary - at 6:30 pm. Saturday is a great day for a little shopping and lunch at the classic RL Restaurant (Ralph Lauren) with a 12:00 pm reservation. Save room for your Saturday night reservation at Topolobampo, and experience the finest Mexican cuisine from Chef Rick Bayless at 6:15 pm. Cap off your decadent weekend with Sunday brunch at Sixteen in the Trump International Hotel. All reservations are handled for you and your $1,200 in gift cards should assist in covering the tab, you simply book your flight and pack your bag! Includes up to $500 toward airfare. 


Itinerary:

On Thursday, April 20th, fly to the beautiful city of Chicago for a weekend of dining decadence.

Check into your hotel room at The Ritz Carlton.
-Water Tower Place, 160 E. Pearson St, Chicago, IL - (312) 266-1000
-ritzcarlton.com

Enjoy an easy half-mile walk down State Street to Celeste for cocktails and dinner. *Tip: If it is a beautiful night, request to be seated in the rooftop garden.
-111 W. Hubbard St, Chicago, IL - (312) 828-9000
-celestechicago.com

Friday is a great day to explore. Head over to Millennium Park to enjoy a little Chicago history, art, architecture, and the beautiful gardens. Keep an eye out for The Bean, the giant centerpiece sculpture of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park.
*Tip: Dont miss taking the Chicago Architecture River Cruise, either before or after lunch. You wont be disappointed.
-201 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL - (312) 742-1168
https://www.cityofchicago.org

Just off Millennium Park is The Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, where youll have a fantastic lunch in the Cherry Circle Room.
-12:00pm reservation
-12 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL - (312) 792-3515
- cherrycircleroom.com

Friday evening you will be blown away by a five-course molecular cocktail menu, with food pairings, by Chef Grant Achatz at The Aviary.
*Note: This is a prepaid ticketed reservation. So plan to be on time, because you wont want to miss this one. If you do find you are running late, be sure to call the restaurant and hope that they accommodate you.
-955 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL - (312) 226-0868
-theaviary.com

Friday, late night. If you are still in the mood for fun, and willing to transition from modern and eclectic to classic and old school, swing by
The Pump Room for a night-cap and some live jazz. The Pump Room is known as Frank Sinatras favorite jazz bar in Chicago.
-1301 N. State St, Chicago, IL - (312) 229-6740
-pumproom.com

Saturday is a great day for shopping, and dont forget lunch at
RL Restaurant, by Ralph Lauren.
-12:00pm reservation
-115 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL - (312) 475-1100
-rlrestaurant.com

Saturday evening enjoy the finest in Mexican cuisine, by Chef Rick Bayless, at Topolobombo.
-6:15pm reservation
-445 N. Clark St, Chicago, IL - (312) 661-1434
-rickbayless.com

Have a leisurely Sunday morning, but don't forget your brunch reservation at Sixteen, in The Trump International Hotel and Tower. The elegant dining room, with spectacular views of Chicago, will be the perfect way to cap off your weekend of decadence.
-11:30am reservation
-401 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL - (312) 588-8000
-trumphotels.com

All reservations are handled for you and your $1,200 in gift cards should assist in covering the tab, you simply book your flight and pack your bag!

Item Special Note

Airfare credit expires April 24, 2017.

Some of the reservations have been prepaid, and are non-refundable and non-changeable.

All reservations are handled for you and your $1,200 in gift cards should assist in covering the tab, you simply book your flight and pack your bag!

Donated By:

The Black, Cloninger, Shea, Whitney & Lanigan Families

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