Chicago
September 2 - 5, 2005
HOTEL - COMFORT SUITES DOWNTOWN, $133/night from Hotrooms; breakfast, local calls and internet access included.  Great location, just off Miracle Mile and 1 block from Redline subway.
Dining
Rock Bottom Brewery on State; Decent food & service; around $16 for an entree, everything a'la-carte
Weber Grill on State; Great service, food was mediocre at best; $20+ for an entree, everything a'la-carte
I wish I could remember the name of the diner we ate at, good food & service and with tip it was like 36 bucks for 2 dinners!.  BOYB, CASH ONLY.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Effen
Navy Pier & Sears Tower
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