DINING & ATTRACTIONS
ATRU Preferred Restaurants
 | Custom House 500 S. Dearborn St. at Congress Parkway (312) 523-0200 www.customhouse.cc Valet ($10) and metered street parking available. Custom House merges style and creativity with a well-thought out and enticing menu, resulting in a warm, urbane and metropolitan hot spot. Chef Shawn McClain (James Beard 2006 Best Chef Midwest) hones his craft with a menu focusing on artisanal meats and only the freshest ingredients. A full service restaurant, Custom House is open daily for dinner and weekdays for lunch; partner Sue Kim-Drohomyrecky offers an extensive selection of boutique wines designed to complement Chef McClain's menu. A 3-course pre-theatre menu for $46 is offered nightly at the 5pm and 5:30pm seatings. Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2pm Dinner: Monday - Saturday 5pm - 10pm Sunday: 5pm - 9pm |
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 | Rhapsody 65 E. Adams Street (312) 786-9911 www.rhapsodychicago.com $15 validated valet parking is available for Auditorium Theatre subscribers
Nestled in the heart of Chicago's vibrant South Loop on the Cultural Mile, Rhapsody is a three star rated restaurant by The Chicago Tribune. Enjoy a contemporary American cuisine infused with subtle global accents and an extensive wine list. Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm Dinner Monday-Wednesday 5pm-9pm Thursday-Saturday 5pm-10:30pm Sunday 4:30pm-9pm |
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 | Russian Tea Time 77 E. Adams Street (312) 360-0000 www.russianteatime.com
Russian Tea Time, a thirteen-year-old Chicago landmark restaurant, impresses locals and international tourists alike. Located in the heart of Chicago's artistic district, Russian Tea Time 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. Sunday - Thursday: 11am - 9pm Friday & Saturday: 11am - midnight Afternoon Tea served daily 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
 | Tamarind 614 S. Wabash at Harrison (312) 379-0970 www.tamarindsushi.com Metered street parking available
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 Peking duck with tamarind sauce, 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. 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 loungey vibe with slate and zebra wood floors and green bamboo walls. Open daily 11am-11pm.
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 | Trattoria No.10 10 N. Dearborn (312) 984-1718 www.trattoriaten.com Valet parking $14, available from 5:30pm until after the performance.
Classic Italian dishes with a contemporary flair have made Trattoria No. 10 a Chicago favorite since 1989. Specialties on the daily menu include unique, homemade ravioli, freshly prepared risotto, fresh fish selections, and farfalle pasta tossed with confit of duck, asparagus, and caramelized onion. The subdued elegance of the interior, with arched walkways, murals and original art, provides an intimate atmosphere that is perfect for pre-theater dining. Auditorium Theatre subscribers will receive a complimentary dessert with an entree when you show your ticket to the server.
Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-9pm Dinner Friday and Saturday 5:30pm-10pm Closed Sunday.
All major credit cards accepted. Handicapped Accessible. Private rooms are available for up to 60 people. Contact Elisa at (312) 984-0098. |
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Other Recommended Restaurants
Artist's Cafe
Cafe/Restaurant
412 S. Michigan Ave.
Ada's Famous Deli
Jewish Delicatessen
14 S. Wabash Ave.
Atwood Cafe
American
1 W. Washington St.
Bar Louie
Eclectic American
47 W. Polk
Bennigan's
Eclectic American
150 S. Michigan Ave.
Corner Bakery
Sandwiches & Bakery
224 S. Michigan Ave.
Edwardo's Pizza
521 S. Dearborn St.
Everest
French
440 S. LaSalle St.
Grillroom
Chophouse
33 W. Monroe St.
Hackney's
Irish-American Bar & Grill
733 S. Dearborn St.
Italian Village
Italian
71 W. Monroe St.
Miller's Pub
American Pub & Grill
134 S. Wabash Ave.
My Thai
Thai
133 S. State St.
OYSY
Japanese/Sushi
888 S. Michigan
The Park Grill
Contemporary American
11 N. Michigan Ave.
Taste of Siam
Thai
600 S. Dearborn St.
Trattoria Caterina
Italian
616 S. Dearborn St.
Recommended Hotels
The Chicago Hilton & Towers
720 S. Michigan Ave
(312) 922.4400
Chicago Hostelling International
24 E. Congress Pkwy.
(312) 360-0300
Crowne Plaza, Silversmith
10 S. Wabash Ave.
(312) 372.7696
Hotel 71
71 E. Wacker Dr.
(312) 346.7100
Hotel Allegro
171 W. Randolph St.
(312) 236.0123
Hotel Burnham
One W. Washington St.
(312) 762.3520
Hotel Monaco
225 N. Wabash Ave.
(312) 960.8500
Hotel Blake
500 S. Dearborn
(312) 986.1234
The Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe St.
(312) 726.7500
The Renaissance Hotel
One W. Wacker Dr.
(312) 372.7200
Travelodge
65 E. Harrison St.
(312) 427.8000
Other Area Attractions
City of Chicago
Chicago Architectural Tours
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
Museum of Science and Industry
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.