OT: Calling all Chicago MGoFriends!
Hi you guys! I hope you're having a great week. I come to you with an interesting request! One of my best friends, a 38 year old single male, recently dropped everything and moved to Chicago for a sweet new job. He lives in the South Loop? (idk what that is I hope it makes sense!) He is Detroit-born, Cincy-raised and a life-long Wolverine.
He's been in Chicago for about a month, and doesn't know anyone there. I know a lot of my MGoFamily lives there and was wondering if y'all would be interested in meeting a new Michigan friend! He likes trying new beers, current events and every sport imaginable. He's super outgoing and a really great guy. Haha this totally sounds like a dating pitch!
Anywayyyy if you guys are interested in showing him the ropes or hanging out or even are willing to be put in touch with him via e-mail, drop me a line at [email protected]. (PS, he did not ask me to do this, in fact I'm most certainly going to be in trouble but welcome to my life!) Thanks in advance! Take care of yourselves and each other xo
April 12th, 2016 at 11:36 PM ^
I think we just learned that MGoJen is about 38 and has a gay friend.
NTTAWWT.
Or having a gay friend.
April 13th, 2016 at 12:16 AM ^
April 13th, 2016 at 12:32 AM ^
Does he like to ride mopeds?
Id rather not throw out all my info., so let me know how to get in touch with you/him if he'd like to go.
April 13th, 2016 at 10:12 AM ^
Of MGoHarmony.
Wow, message board guys really ARE desperate.
April 13th, 2016 at 10:54 AM ^
South Loop:
- A poster above was correct. He should go to Binny's and become acquainted. Great selection. There is a location in the south loop.
- The aquarium, planetarium, Art Museum, and Field Museum are all great, if he is looking to do something other than drink or eat.
- Walk through Grant Park and check out Buckingham Fountain and the Bean. Definitely a touristy thing to do, but those are iconic landmarks and he should get to know them so he has a place to bring guests when they visit him.
- This is also a great time of year to be near Grant Park. It seems like there is some kind of free music or festival every night somewhere in Grant Park.
Elsewhere:
There were a lot of great suggestions above. Local Option and Hopleaf are both outstanding recommendations. Here are some other personal favorites:
- Pequod's - the best deep dish in the city (followed by Lou Malnati's).
- Twin Anchors - the best ribs in the city
- Second City - go check out a show on the main stage. I just went for the first time in years and it was fantastic.
- Stanley's Kitchen and Tap - go for brunch. Bloody Mary bar, cooked-to-order omeletes, fried chicken, and mac and cheese. Best when followed by a nap.
- XOCO - mexican sandwich place owned by Rick Bayless. Awesome.
- Sheffield's - great beer garden and the Alumni Association has events there sometimes.
- Wrigley - go Murphy's Bleachers a few hours before the game. Sit in the bleachers. I can't stress this enough. It's a whole different ballgame (pun intended) in the bleachers. If he doesn't like hot girls and drunk people, maybe box seats are a better option. Go to Slugger's after the game if you want to see really drunk people in their element.
The options are endless. Chicago is an amazing place, and even better in the summer.