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DINING & ATTRACTIONS
ATRU Preferred Restaurants

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Berghoff Restaurant
17 W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL 60606
312.427.3170
www.theberghoff.com
Discounted parking available at the 17 E. Adams Inter Park.
Lunch: Monday- Friday 11:00am-4:00pm, Saturday 11:30am-4:00pm,
Closed Sunday
Berghoff Café Lunch: 11:00am-2:00pm
Dinner: Monday-Saturday 4:00pm-9:00pm, Closed Sunday
The Berghoff Restaurant is a Chicago classic, serving German-American cuisine and culture since 1898. One of the oldest family-run businesses in the nation, it is now run by fourth generation, Carlyn Berghoff. All of the familiar Berghoff classics are available such as Sauerbraten, Weiner Schnitzel, Jäger Schnitzel, Corned Beef Reuben, Creamed Spinach, etc.
Full 3-course theater prix fixe menu available for performance nights between 5:00pm and 7:00pm for $23.95. Private rooms available for groups of 10 to 200, contact Jennifer Worstell at 312.408.0200 for more information.
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Custom House Tavern
500 S. Dearborn St. at Congress Parkway
(312) 523-0200
www.customhouse.cc
Valet ($10) starting at 5:00pm and metered street parking available
Breakfast: Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:00am, Saturday 7:00am-10:00am
Brunch: Sunday 7:00am-2:00pm
Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30am-4:00pm, Saturday 11:30am-2:00pm
Dinner: Monday-Sunday 5:00pm-10:00pm
Custom House Tavern merges style and creativity with a well-thought out and enticing menu, resulting in a warm, urbane and metropolitan hot spot. Chef Perry Hendrix presents his sophisticated menu embracing simplicity, focusing on seasonality and local sourcing. Custom House Tavern is a full-service restaurant and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; partner Sue Kim-Drohomyrecky and Peter Drohomyrecky offer an extensive selection of boutique wines designed to complement and zing with the menu. Features include Braised Bone-In Short Ribs, Seared Maine Sea Scallops, Roasted Farm Chicken and an award-winning Burger. A 3-course pre-theatre menu for $42 is offered nightly at 5:00pm and 6:00pm. Valet and leave your car to enjoy the convenience and ease of walking over to the Auditorium. Then, come back for a night cap before collecting your car. |
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Lockwood
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 917-3404
lockwoodrestaurant.com
Valet service is available on Monroe Street.
Breakfast Buffet: Saturday 6:30am-11:00am, Sunday 6:30am-12:00pm
Lunch: Daily 11:00am-5:00pm
Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm-10:00pm,
Friday and Saturday 5:00pm-11:00pm
Lockwood Executive Chef Greg Elliott has put forth the ultimate dining experience for patrons with his locally and seasonally driven menu, inspired by the Napa Valley region of California. Matched with an equally impressive wine program, Lockwood is an idyllic downtown dining destination for both business and pleasure, open for afternoon tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner service. The bar at Lockwood is perfect for those looking to catch a pre or post theater cocktail while nestled under the glow of the historic Palmer House lobby. In addition to the main dining space, Lockwood offers stunning private dining rooms. Each serves as preeminent space for private events and receptions throughout the year. |
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Rhapsody
65 E. Adams Street
(312) 786-9911
rhapsodychicago.com
Validated parking is available for Auditorium subscribers at the 55 East Monroe Parking House ($18).
Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pm
Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 4:30pm-9:00pm, Friday-Saturday 4:30pm-10:00pm, Closed Sunday
Lounge: Open during business hours
Rhapsody, led by Executive Chef Dean Zanella, offers a menu inspired by fresh Italian flavors and the incorporation of local, seasonal ingredients. Seamlessly complementing these dishes is a thoughtfully compiled wine and cocktail list sure to beautifully accent your dining experience. Located in the heart of Chicago's bustling Loop, Rhapsody is walking distance to the city's famous cultural and shopping districts. In the warmer months, Rhapsody's 50-seat patio provides patrons with the perfect setting for alfresco dining, creating an urban oasis amongst a lush floral garden. Rhapsody is an excellent choice for business luncheons, pre-theatre dinners or relaxing over drinks. Rhapsody also offers private dining for intimate gatherings or large parties up to 400.
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Russian Tea Time
77 E. Adams Street
(312) 360-0000
www.russianteatime.com
Parking is available at Inter-Parking in the Adams-Wabash self-park or at 55 E. Monroe
Sunday-Thursday 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday & Saturday 11:00am to 10:00pm.
Afternoon Tea served daily 2:30pm-4:30pm
Russian Tea Time, an eighteen-year-old Chicago landmark restaurant, impresses locals and international tourists alike. Located in the heart of Chicago's artistic district, Russian Tea Time has reinvented nostalgic cuisine of the former Soviet Union. Its extensive, elaborate and very descriptive menu features excellent vegetarian fare, along with wild game, poultry and specialty meat dishes. A mix of "hearty" and "comfort" Russian, Slavic and Jewish classics is well complemented by upscale dishes of Imperial Russian Courts.
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Tamarind
614 S. Wabash at Harrison
(312) 379-0970
www.tamarindsushi.com
Metered street parking available
Daily 11:00am-11:00pm
The Ko family has been in the restaurant business since 1989. This South Loop spot features a hip, casual and welcoming atmosphere. The pan-Asian menu features far-flung choices like tamarind duck, lemongrass marinated Vietnamese-style beef, Thai red curry, Japanese tempura, nigiri, sashimi and maki rolls, plus a create-your-own stir-fry option. Pick your vegetables, protein, sauce and noodles and chefs will whip up your custom creation. Tamarind offers many vegetarian options and a focus on healthy ingredients. Fresh "fruitinis" are the drink of choice with options like Asian pear with sake and passion fruit laced with vodka. The minimalist space has a lounge vibe with slate and zebra wood floors and green bamboo walls. A high-class feel at a reasonable price!
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Trattoria No.10
10 N. Dearborn
(312) 984-1718
www.trattoriaten.com
Valet parking ($14), available from 5:00pm until after the performance
Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm
Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:00pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm
Lounge: Monday-Friday 11:30am-close (limited food service from 2:00pm-5:00pm), Saturday: 4:30pm-close
Bar Buffet: Tuesday-Friday 5:00pm-7:30pm, Closed Sunday
Classic Italian dishes with a contemporary flair have made Trattoria No. 10 a Chicago favorite since 1989. The subdued elegance of the interior, with arched walkways, murals and original art, provides an intimate atmosphere that is perfect for pre-theater dining. Unique homemade ravioli like the popular butternut and acorn squash with a sweet walnut butter sauce, as well as the house-made spicy sausage with arrabiata sauce have remained favorites on the menu for over 20 years. As a Guaranteed Green Restaurant, Trattoria No. 10 takes great pride in sourcing sustainable foods from local farms and adhering to the Shedd Aquarium's Rite Bite sustainable seafood buying program. All major credit cards accepted. Wheelchair Accessible. Private rooms are available; for private dining inquiries, call Elisa at 312.984.0098. |
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Student Dining Parnter
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Cafecito
26 E. Congress Pkwy
(312) 922.2233 | cafecitochicago.com
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Recommended Hotels
The Chicago Hilton & Towers
720 S. Michigan Ave
(312) 922.4400
Chicago Hostelling International
24 E. Congress Pkwy.
(312) 360-0300
Hotel Monaco
225 N. Wabash Ave.
(312) 960.8500
The Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe St.
(312) 726.7500
Congress Plaza Hotel
520 South Michigan Avenue
312-427-3800
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Other Area Attractions
City of Chicago
Chicago Architectural Tours
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
The Field Museum of Natural History
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago Cultural Center
Museum of Contemporary Art
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Chicago Children's Museum
Recommendations are provided as a courtesy to patrons. The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University is not directly affiliated with any of the businesses listed and is exempt from responsibility with regard to any transaction that might occur due to said listing.
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