LINO'S CHICAGO

Links to Lino's Hotspots

Lino has lived in Chicago for much of his life. His love and extensive knowledge of this great city has culminated a number of cultural gems. Below, you will find a list of "hotspots" which come highly recommended.

Restaurants

Presented are a few local restaurants I thoroughly enjoy. Their selection was based on exemplary experiences.

• Tiparos Thai Restaurant
  1540 N Clark St., Chicago; phone: 312-712-9900

• Wishbone
  3300 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago; phone: 773-549-2663

• Kamehachi
  1400 N. Wells St., Chicago; phone: 312-664-3663

• Shiroi Hana
  3242 N. Clark St., Chicago; phone: 773-477-1652

• Hema's Kitchen
  2411 N. Clark St., Chicago; phone: 773-529-1705

• Joe's Stone Crab
  60 E. Grand Ave., Chicago; phone: 312-379-5637

• Big Bowl
  6 E. Cedar, Chicago; phone: 312-640-8888
  60 E. Ohio, Chicago; phone: 312-951-1888

• Erwin's Cafe
  2925 N. Halsted St., Chicago; phone: 773-528-7200

• North Pond
  2610 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago; phone: 773-477-5845

• Mon Ami Gabi
  2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago; phone: 773-348-8886

• Tsuki
  1441-1443 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago; phone: 773-883-8722

• Le Lan
  749 N. Clark St., Chicago; phone: 312-280-9100

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Theatre

From comedy to tragedy, Chicago boasts world-class theater performances all across the city. Below are stages that present the very best shows.

• Victory Gardens
  

• Biograph Theater
  

• Apollo Theater
  

• Theatre Building Chicago
  

• Lifeline Theatre
  

• Steppenwolf Theatre
  

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Museums

• Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
  Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Don't miss the very cool exhibit of over 500 live butterflies in a 2700 square-foot greenhouse. (Although I've served on the Local Business Committee of the museum, I can't take credit for the butterflies!)

• Chicago History Museum
  This is a must-visit for Midwest history buffs and anyone who enjoys history exhibits and old photographs!

• Museum of Broadcast Communications
  In the beautiful Cultural Center (formerly the Chicago Public Library) is the Museum of Broadcast Communications, where you can experience American history through the sights and sounds of television and radio. The museum has a wonderful archive of the old Chicago favorites such as Fibber McGee and Molly, as well as its own closed-circuit television studio for playful newscaster auditions!

• Field Museum
  (of natural history) Read about Sue, the largest, most complete, and best preserved T. Rex ever!

• Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
  Fascinating sky shows in person and a good Web site for heavenly information.

• John G. Shedd Aquarium
  Controversial for importing beluga whales from the ocean, the Shedd is nonetheless impressive for its collection of nearly 8,000 aquatic animals and its exhibit about the ecological balance of the Amazon River.

• Museum of Science and Industry
  A little further south near 55th Street and Lake Shore Drive is the Museum of Science and Industry. This museum was originally the Palace of Fine Arts at the 1893 Columbian Exposition. View the online exhibits of the U-505 as well as age-old favorites: coal mine, baby chicks, and Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle.

• The Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
  This is a favorite of mine because my parents immigrated to Chicago from Lithuania in 1920. The museum is one of the nation's leading ethnic museums, and it is a valuable resource for Lithuanian geneology. Visit in person at 6500 S. Pulaski, Chicago 60629; phone: (773) 582-6500.

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