Chicago’s Wrigleyville as Heart
Traveling to Chicago brings to mind shopping downtown, visiting the Willis Tower and riding to the 103 floor, and maybe catching a ball game surrounded by Cubs fans, yet there is so much more to do and so many places to eat centered around Wrigley Field. Chicago’s Wrigleyville is an especially inviting place to visit and it is chock full of places to eat or drink, catering to all tastes in food or spirits.
Close to the Game
Right down the street from Wrigley Field is Uberstein, a German bar and restaurant that offers a very unique experience. The beer steins are large, the pretzels are dipped in beer cheese, and the brats are delicious. Uberstein is a great fun place to go if you are in the mood for live German music or feel like doing a group shot. Nearby is Casey Moran’s where you’ll find large crowds and sports games on multiple televisions as well as a great hummus appetizer to snack on with your drink. The night life in Wrigleyville, though dependent on the weather, is lively and full of excitement. Baseball season is, of course, the busiest time both during the day and night because Cubs fans are some of the most enthusiastic sports fans around.
Discovering Your Surroundings
In the nearby areas, just a bit away from Wrigley Field, there are innumerably more options for dining and people watching. Franks, in Lincoln Park, is a tiny bar that pays tribute to Frank Sinatra through music and styling as well as drink selection. Its atmosphere is one of a kind and it is a must visit when in the area. If you’re up for a farther drive, or are privy to train rides around the city, visiting the downtown area is a great idea. Maggiano’s and Fado Irish Pub face each other on Grand and are both worth visiting, offering delicious food and top notch atmosphere. In the opposite direction is Green Zebra, where you find a rare fine dining experience of vegetarian food and amazing desserts.
Everyone Loves a Good Meal
Whether in Chicago for work or play, you must eat, and it may as well be an enjoyable experience. By visiting places that are more down home, or locally known, the traveler can discover a different side of Chicago’s bright spots. Millennium Park, the Willis Tower, and the Chicago shopping scene are all wonderful, but for every great activity there must be an equally great meal and that’s where the real diversity lies.
Katherine Ward - Katherine Ward is a freelance writer living in Southern California and a graduate from CSUN with a B.A. in English-Creative Writing.
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