IU Dining Tour
How This Started
Our restaurant tour began as an invitation from the Chicago Chapter of the IU Alumni Association for a night out. A new restaurant is selected each month where alumni can have a great time together and, as a group, try some of the new, popular, or favorite restaurants in the city. You are encouraged to come alone or bring friends.
The restaurant selection is based on research by the IUAA board’s cultural committee and by suggestions from attendees. We aim to vary the location so the tour hits different urban areas and neighborhoods, but it typically stays in Chicago.
If you have any questions or suggestions for the Dining Tour, please contact Cathy Taylor. Bon appetit!
Tour Stops in 2008
Jin Ju – Jan. 22
5203 N. Clark St. (Andersonville)
The Gage – Feb. 17
24 S. Michigan Ave. (Loop)
La Madia – March 24
59 W. Grand Ave. (Near North)
Bonefish Grill – April 26
9310 Skokie Blvd. (Skokie)
Combined with a night at the theater.
Nia Mediterranean – May 27
803 W. Randolph St.
Luna Caprese – July 29
2239 North Clybourn Ave. (Lincoln Park)
Viet Bistro – Aug. 25
1346 West Devon Ave. (Rogers Park)
Tour Stops in 2007
Opera – Feb. 19
1301 S. Wabash Ave. (South Loop)
Socca – March 26 3301 N. Clark St. (Wrigleyville)
Deleece – April 25
4004 N. Southport (Southport Corridor)
The Tavern Club – May 29
333 N. Michigan Ave. (Loop)
(closed Dec. 31)
Bistro Campagne – June 25
4518 N. Lincoln Ave. (Lincoln Square)
Timo – July 24
464 N. Halsted (West Town)
(closed Dec. 31)
Frontera Grill – Aug. 21
445 N. Clark St. (Near North)
West Town Tavern – Sept. 27
1329 W. Chicago Ave. (Wicker Park)
Blue Water Grill – Oct. 23
520 N. Dearborn St. (Near North)
Twist – Nov. 26
3412 N. Sheffield Ave. (Wrigleyville)