Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Real Chicago Park

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Margaret

1839. Chicago is just in its infancy. There were no skyscrapers, no Magnificent Mile, not even the Drake Hotel. But the city had an aesthetic aspect that its founders fell in love with: Lake Michigan and the lakefront landscape. Even … Continue reading →

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Real Chicago Gets Deep

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Margaret

It was 1943. It was a man by the name of Ike Sewell. It was within the walls of the Pizzeria Uno where it…. became a legend. A Real Chicago staple.   It was a pizza. No ordinary pizza, mind … Continue reading →

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Real Chicago on a Boat

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Margaret

In January of 2011 the Drake Hotel was named to Travel and Leisure’s annual list of the 500 greatest hotels and resorts in the world. But as we’ve said before, we cannot take all the credit for our accolades. The many … Continue reading →

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Touring Chicago by Horse Drawn Carriage

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Margaret

“Far-famed is The Drake and its favored location on the restful shores of Lake Michigan, adjoining Lincoln Park. And yet the center of the city’s business and theatrical districts is close at hand. Whether you come to Chicago as a … Continue reading →

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The Real Chicago Kind of Town

Posted on May 6, 2011 by admin

When a Chicagoian hears the name Sammy Cahn or Jimmy Van Huesen, it is unlikely he or she will immediately affiliate those names with this great city of Chicago, or The Drake Hotel per-say. However, this is probably because they’re … Continue reading →

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