Julie Cathleen & Donald Vincent
Things To Do
3rd Coast Cafe
This is by far our favorite place for breakfast in the city! There are no reservations so we recommend heading there before 10am if you are going to visit Saturday or Sunday morning. Our go-to orders are the Maxwell Street Smoked Polish Sausage and the House Omelet!
Gotham Bagels
Julie introduced Don to Gotham Bagels early in their relationship and the rest is history! This Gold Coast gem is the best New York Style bagel shop in Chicago. The best part...Gotham is less than 50 yards away from the hotel! A simple bagel and cream cheese will do however their breakfast sandwiches are hard to pass up. Julie loves a Cinnamon Raisin bagel with Strawberry Cream Cheese or a Bacon, Egg & Cheddar sandwich on a Everything Bagel. Don loves a Salt bagel or the OMFG sandwich. Ordering ahead is recommended!
Butch McGuire's
This is where we went on our first date! Highly recommend the mini corn dogs and a beer!
Hopsmith Chicago
This is home to our Euchre league! For those who are interested in college football on Saturday, this is a great place to catch the games and only a short walk away from the hotel. Be warned though...its only flaw is being a Michigan "Little Brother" State bar!
Pops for Champagne
One of the best champagne & wine bars in the city! We have celebrated all major life events at Pops. We recommend the White Cheddar Popcorn & Caviar Bump with some bubbles!
Gemini
Gemini is the bride's favorite restaurant in Chicago! It is a Lincoln Park classic serving elevated American cuisine. This is a great spot for dinner on Friday or an early lunch Saturday. We recommend the Mussels, Pork Chop, Burger, and of course the Truffle-Parmesan Fries!
Rose Mary
Rose Mary is one of the groom's favorite restaurants in Chicago! Don has been following chef Joe Flamm since his tenure as executive chef at Spiaggia. He is his favorite chef in Chicago! Rose Mary is Flamm's debut restaurant, inspired by his Italian and Croatian heritage, and named after his grandmothers. Reservations book fast so plan ahead if you are wanting a reservation. The menu changes often however we recommend the Endive & Apple Salad; Baby Octopus; Pork Ribs Pampanella; Squid Ink Risotto; and Dry-Aged Bone-In Strip.
il Carciofo
Carciofo translates to "artichoke" in Italian and the Carciofo alla Giudia dish created by Chef Joe Flamm does not disappoint! il Carciofo has become one of the couple favorite restaurants for amazing Roman inspired cuisine. Chef Flamm continues to show why he is one of the top chefs in Chicago! The Basil Daisy or Roman Holiday cocktail is a great way to start your night. Any dish you pick will be amazing and the menu does change based on the season. Some of the couples favorite dishes include the Prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella Pizza, Spaghettoni Cacio e Pepe or any other Pasta, and Vitello Saltimbocca. Finish the night off with some Gelato, Sorbetti or Zeppole di San Giuseppe! Make reservations early because this restaurant is one of Chicago's best!
Lincoln Park Zoo
Feel free to explore the zoo before the big day! It is free to the public and open from 10am-5pm.
Chicago Architecture Tour
Weather permitting, we recommend looking at doing a Chicago River Architecture Tour! These are fun, 75-minutes tours of the amazing buildings and landmarks Chicago has to offer. Your Instagram will thank you!
Explore Chicago!
This is Chicago! One of the greatest cities in the world! There are so many amazing museums, parks, shopping, and so much more. We encourage all guests to explore the city!