By no means the largest or the ritziest resort in Chicago, this 161-room hotel caters to business travelers visiting the nearby financial district. Even if you're not looking for a place to stay overnight, the Hyatt's classy Prairie Restaurant offers a true Chicago experience. Walking down a Printers Row sidewalk, it's not unusual to glance into the front door of a business and see out the back door at the other end. One such place is Kasey's Tavern , at 701 S. Dearborn Street. Inside is a typical Irish pub, complete with draft Guinness, dangling cardboard shamrocks and raucous laughter.
Televisions blare with the day's popular sporting events while patrons mingle.
Baskets of fresh cookies, muffins and other sweets line the wall leading to the main counter. You'll find small tables and worn corner couches where students study, couples talk quietly and readers lounge. For a more hearty meal, try Moonraker . Despite its nautical theme, landlubbers are welcome at this reasonably-priced restaurant and bar. The Merle Reskin Theater is only about a block east of Printers Row.