Any supplement regulars live in Chicago?

[ksujosh6]

I will be there on business this Friday morning until Sunday afternoon.

Advice needed on:

-food choices
-gym options


Thanks in advance

[nni]

dtrain, customizer?

[bigla2004]

I lived in the burbs, PM me and let me know where you will be. I'm currently at school so I won't be able to see you, but if you need advice my box is open (that's what she said)

[ksujosh6]

I lived in the burbs, PM me and let me know where you will be. I'm currently at school so I won't be able to see you, but if you need advice my box is open (that's what she said)

i will be in every suburb there is a vitamin shoppe...i have 15 or so to visit or do demos at

[Kledz]

Where will you be staying and for how long?

[bigla2004]

i will be in every suburb there is a vitamin shoppe...i have 15 or so to visit or do demos at

Oh ok, well I'm familiar with at least some of the areas you'll be in as there is a vitamin shoppe 5 minutes from my home. The gym I lift at is 10 bucks for a day and only another 5 minutes from the vitamin shoppe. It's a gym chain but the one I lift at still allows chalk and has some solid powerlifters and some overall pretty big dudes so some hardcore lifting goes on.

[dtrain13]

dtrain, customizer?

Sup???

[ksujosh6]

Sup???

where do i need to eat to experience Chicago (not expensive, yes business trip)

Any cheap one day gyms or hookups for me

[Kledz]

We need to know where you'll be spending most of your time. Where are you staying?

[dtrain13]

where do i need to eat to experience Chicago (not expensive, yes business trip)

Any cheap one day gyms or hookups for me

I need locations. FYI most gyms will give you a day or even up to a week to try it out. Just tell them you want to experience a few gyms before deciding and they'll give you a pass for a day or two.

[ksujosh6]

We need to know where you'll be spending most of your time. Where are you staying?

will not be in any particular area for awhile....have 15 stores to visit all around Chicago...

Will be staying one night is Lombard and one in Schaumburg

[dtrain13]

will not be in any particular area for awhile....have 15 stores to visit all around Chicago...

Will be staying one night is Lombard and one in Schaumburg

Try Gino's East for pizza. You'll have to use map quest. Maybe Portillo's for a dog or a burger.

[ksujosh6]

Try Gino's East for pizza. You'll have to use map quest. Maybe Portillo's for a dog or a burger.

thanks...

[Kledz]

will not be in any particular area for awhile....have 15 stores to visit all around Chicago...

Will be staying one night is Lombard and one in Schaumburg

Schaumburg: Stonewood Ale House is a good spot for Dinner or Lunch. I'm assuming its gonna be near wherever you're staying. I would avoid the mall, its generally garbage and chain food. Theres a few other offerings I could thing of.

Even though I HIGHLY DISAGREE, 95% of people you wil talk to will tell you Lou Malnatis is the "Best pizza" ever. Lots of people consider it the epitome of "Chicago style". Lucky for you there's a Lou's at the intersection of Schaumburg rd. and Roselle Rd. If you dont have time to stop in the city, I'd say that's your best option.

Theres a Portillos in Schaumburg, thats also worth checking out.

Gyms: The Schaumburg Park District has several offerings for daily usage (cheap last time I checked). Theres a lifetime fitness(not sure what gym you're a member of) Schaumburg also has a Cardinal Fitness on the West side of town.
I have more advice more food advice depending on your hotel location... there's some decent seafood actually.


Lombard is further West than I'm used to. But nearby the area is Oakbrook Mall where I'm sure you'll find Chilis, etc. Theres also plenty to eat up and down Roosevelt Rd.


As for when you're in the City, It depends what you want and where you are.

[ksujosh6]

Schaumburg: Stonewood Ale House is a good spot for Dinner or Lunch. I'm assuming its gonna be near wherever you're staying. I would avoid the mall, its generally garbage and chain food. Theres a few other offerings I could thing of.

Even though I HIGHLY DISAGREE, 95% of people you wil talk to will tell you Lou Malnatis is the "Best pizza" ever. Lots of people consider it the epitome of "Chicago style". Lucky for you there's a Lou's at the intersection of Schaumburg rd. and Roselle Rd. If you dont have time to stop in the city, I'd say that's your best option.

Theres a Portillos in Schaumburg, thats also worth checking out.

Gyms: The Schaumburg Park District has several offerings for daily usage (cheap last time I checked). Theres a lifetime fitness(not sure what gym you're a member of) Schaumburg also has a Cardinal Fitness on the West side of town.
I have more advice more food advice depending on your hotel location... there's some decent seafood actually.


Lombard is further West than I'm used to. But nearby the area is Oakbrook Mall where I'm sure you'll find Chilis, etc. Theres also plenty to eat up and down Roosevelt Rd.


As for when you're in the City, It depends what you want and where you are.

lots of good information...thank you

[dtrain13]

lots of good information...thank you

http://chicago.citysearch.com/profil...mboo_room.html

Check out city search. If you're looking for a club Bamboo room is supposed to be cool (never been so I don't know) or Alumni club.

[Kledz]

lots of good information...thank you

Sure thing, if you have any other questions let me know. I know the area quite well.

[sawastea]

Where will you be staying and for how long?

homo?

[An Inconvenient Bro]

Even though I HIGHLY DISAGREE, 95% of people you wil talk to will tell you Lou Malnatis is the "Best pizza" ever. Lots of people consider it the epitome of "Chicago style". Lucky for you there's a Lou's at the intersection of Schaumburg rd. and Roselle Rd. If you dont have time to stop in the city, I'd say that's your best option.

agreed, it's kind of like eating a cinder block of cheese with a bit of sauce

[Illadelphia]

I remember watching the Food Channel and seeing there is a hot dog shop where you can get ANY type of dog, rom alligator to bison, rattlesnake, etc..

Plus the classic Chi-Town dog made with a pickle looks mad good....

[digitalgoodtime]

agreed, it's kind of like eating a cinder block of cheese with a bit of sauce

i dunno dave, i'm a big cheese guy myself, i might like that thing

[Illadelphia]

i dunno dave, i'm a big penis guy myself, i might like that thing

[never_plateau]

I lol'd...


DAMN I'm immature..

[Kledz]

homo?

lol (no homo)

[deserusan]

When I was hitting up a lot of demos in that area I'd typically crash in Schaumburg or St. Charles. I guess if you are bored hit up Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg and there are a ton of spots to eat. There is an XSport gym a few miles away in Arlington Heights I'd go to (320 E Golf Rd, Arlington Hts, IL - (847) 690-0270‎).

If you head to the downtown Chicago/Lincoln Park VS be prepared to find no parking. It's a VERY hectic area but there are a few good sushi joints in the immediate area. There is also the Lincoln Park Athletic Club (LPAC) to train at nearby if you are in a bind to train. It's probably the one demo you'll do that will get some SERIOUS foot traffic and the athletic crowd you are looking for.

[Kledz]

I guess if you are bored hit up Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg and there are a ton of spots to eat..

I would avoid the mall, its generally garbage and chain food.

It is the 2nd largest mall in the country, there's some useful stores if you don't have much available to you at home.

[Kledz]

When I was hitting up a lot of demos in that area I'd typically crash in Schaumburg or St. Charles.

There is also the Lincoln Park Athletic Club (LPAC) to train at nearby if you are in a bind to train.

Did you have a demo earlier in the year at Fitrx in Roselle IL?

I've heard LPAC is terrible, can this be confirmed? I've never checked it out as its mucho $$$.

[deserusan]

It is the 2nd largest mall in the country, there's some useful stores if you don't have much available to you at home.

I liked the mall and the scenery (no ****). I never hit up the food court there but did quite a bit of shopping. I liked going to the Maggiano's across the street. I know it's not "authentic" Italian but the fried mozz appetizer always found a way to entice me.

[deserusan]

Did you have a demo earlier in the year at Fitrx in Roselle IL?

I've heard LPAC is terrible, can this be confirmed? I've never checked it out as its mucho $$$.

I never made it to the FitRX in Roselle, just the one in Algonquin. It's a pretty nice place with good people.

LPAC isn't terrible, it just reminded me of a scene from the Hills or something. It is in Lincoln Park so it's not the typical lifting crowd.

[ESPforMe]

For cheap awesome food look up Zippy's. Not good if you're on a diet though. Almost every Pizza place is good too.

I have to say I hate that mall, but then again I worked there for a while. It's nice area around there though.