Things to do: Architecture River Cruise

Chicago Architecture Foundation's certified expert docents interpret the world-class architecture along the Chicago River. Marvel at Chicago’s soaring towers while enjoying a 90-minute, narrated river cruise. This tour spotlights more than 50 architecturally significant sites where you will discover a new perspective on the city. Come aboard the vessels of Chicago' Finest Fleet: Chicago's First Lady, Chicago's Little Lady and Chicago's Fair Lady where both open-air and climate-controlled indoor seating make the journey comfortable. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on board each vessel.

All passengers boarding vessels for the CAF architecture river cruise (and their carry-on items) are subject to inspection pursuant to U.S. Coast Guard/Department of Homeland Security regulations.

http://www.architecture.org/tour_view.aspx?TourID=8

The Main Event

The RSVPs are rolling in and we're getting ready to celebrate with you. Can't wait to see y'all real soon!

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Transport: Planes

Ohare (ORD) Midway (MDW): Either port will do. Both equally close to downtown. The "El" serves ORD with the BLUE line. Catch the Orange from MDW.

Transport: Trains

The "El" is fast, cheap and pretty easy to navigate around the city. Get your rail pass at the station and explore. Connecting train service is also available to the burbs (via Metra) and beyond (via Amtrak).

Transport: Autos

Cabs are ubiquitous in Chicago. Fares are reasonable. But if you got the time and sense of adventure a trip on the "el" is usually more entertaining. Yellow Cab is one of the larger cab providers. They can be reached by dialing 312.TaxiCab.

Transport: Peds

If you're good with outerwear Chicago is a walking city. A hike to a couple of the city's gardens offers a good chance to take in the skyline and native plants. Millennium Park makes a fine focal point for any city stroll. Bikes are also available on an hourly basis at the park in the event you're itching to explore a longer stretch of the trail along Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.

Eats: Orange

Brunch

Orange
The decor lives up to the name of this breakfast fave. Smells from the juice bar provide a perky start to a good breakfast. Craft your own juice before you make your way through the creative menu. Neera advocates the Eggs Benedict. Michael prefers the coconut-infused French Toast Kabobs. The Green Eggs and Ham and the orange infused coffee are better in print than in your mouth. Most anything else on the menu is worth the wait.
(312) 447-1000
75 W Harrison St
Near the corner of Harrison and South Clark.

Eats: Lou's

Chicago Pizza

Lou Malnati's
The Chatterjee clan accepts no imitations. If you're looking for a true Chicago deep dish experience you gotta go to Lou's.
(312) 828-9800
439 North Wells Street

Libations: Bin Wine Cafe

Bin Wine Cafe

Sip on a bit of the good juice in Bucktown where chill and knowledgeable staff wade you through a fine selection of fermented grapes.
1559 North Milwaukee Ave

Libations: Goose Island Brew Pub

Goose Island

This pub offers grub, but is better equipped to quench your beer thirst.

The Wrigleyville Brew Pub is located at: 3535 North Clark Street in Chicago.
773.832.9040

The Clybourn Brew Pub is located at: 1800 North Clybourn in Chicago.
312.915.0071

Libations: Lux Bar

Lux Bar
Gold Coast sliders and a fine libation sound pretty good right now. The wedding party will be well acquainted with this location before Neera and Michael tie the knot.

Sleeping

Hyatt Regency Chicago

Reserve by September, 26.
888.421.1442

Hotel Monaco

Book online and enter "WED" for rate code
312.960.8520 ask for "WED" rate
Fisrt come first serve access to room block.

Club Quarters

Call 212-575-0006 for reservation.
ID member company: Food for Thought
Group code: FF1026
First come first served access to room block.