Killing time in the Loop
Killing time in the Loop
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Killing time in the Loop
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Post #1 - November 4th, 2013, 3:47 pmI will be catching the MegaBus tomorrow night at 11:45 pm. The METRA rail will get me down to Oglivie Transportation Center at 9:30 pm. What options - besides the food courts at OTC and Union Station are available? I do not want to walk too far as I will have some bags with me.
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Post #2 - November 4th, 2013, 3:49 pmGreektown is just over the Jackson St. Bridge.Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #3 - November 4th, 2013, 4:03 pmThe French Market is just North of Ogilvie. It's a food court comprised of local vendors with lots of variety.
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Post #4 - November 4th, 2013, 4:24 pmspinynorman99 wrote:The French Market is just North of Ogilvie. It's a food court comprised of local vendors with lots of variety.
The French Market closes at 7:30pm.
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Post #5 - November 4th, 2013, 4:48 pmlodasi wrote:spinynorman99 wrote:The French Market is just North of Ogilvie. It's a food court comprised of local vendors with lots of variety.
The French Market closes at 7:30pm.
My bad. Missed the time details.
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Post #6 - November 4th, 2013, 4:55 pmI think time of day is going to be your obstacle far more than geography. I really don't know what you can get in that vicinity at around 11PM. I used to work at 500 W. Monroe, and everything in the vicinity was geared to business lunchers. Your best bet might indeed be Greektown, with a call ahead to see just how late the kitchen will go."Strange how potent cheap music is."
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Post #7 - November 4th, 2013, 6:24 pmAvec is about 3-4 blocks as is Sushi Sai which I always liked.
Haymarket is more like 5-6 blocks but frankly if I have time to kill a bar with good drafts and apps is where I would head.
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Post #8 - November 4th, 2013, 7:03 pmParamount Room isn't a bad bet, but perhaps a bit far for you. I go often, food is great, taps are craft and fairly priced.
New Line Tavern is right on Lake & Clinton. I've never been, but my parents often go and swear by the fries.
Also never been, but there's Ovie Bar & Grill in Ogilvie (distinct from the French Market).
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Post #9 - November 4th, 2013, 7:51 pmhttp://artopolischicago.com/ - cafe open 'til midnight - kitchen 'til 11pm.Never order barbecue in a place that also serves quiche - Lewis Grizzard
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Post #10 - November 5th, 2013, 8:20 amOvie closes at 10:00."I live on good soup, not on fine words." -Moliere
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Post #11 - November 5th, 2013, 10:33 amWith the bad weather, I think that I am going to pack a lunch and hang out in Union Station.
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Post #12 - November 5th, 2013, 11:18 amPaolo's Vinum is a nice little place for a glass of wine with a limited tapas selection. It is open until 10.
Paolo's Vinum
328 S Jefferson Suite 120
Chicago IL, 60661
(312) 775 - 9311
Hours
Monday - Friday
11am - 10pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed-Mary
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Post #13 - November 5th, 2013, 6:36 pmWhat about Saigon Sisters - it's just half a block or so and iirc there's overhang to walk under alot of the way?
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Post #14 - November 6th, 2013, 8:14 amSiun wrote:What about Saigon Sisters - it's just half a block or so and iirc there's overhang to walk under alot of the way?
Again it's a timing issue. He expects to get to Ogilvie at 9:30 and Saigon Sisters closes at 10:00. Cutting it close if the train's delayed even 5-10 minutes.
