An intersection is a place where paths cross. If you’d like to invite others to join you for a cup of coffee, a drink or even a piece of famous Chicago-style pizza while you discuss your website, your ‘ship, your favorite character, your artwork, your knitting – or anything else! – just put together an Intersection. We’ve collected popular locations in downtown Chicago near the Hilton Chicago Hotel to get you started.

Instructions

First, choose a fandom organization, a 'ship, a craft, anything that might be a common interest for your Intersection. Then, review our information below to choose a location, date and time. You may need to use the information provided to contact the location regarding suitable ages; some locations do require guests to be at least 21 years old during certain hours. Finally, follow the e-mail instructions below to let us know about your Intersection. We'll list your Intersection on our website, , and provide you with a forwarding e-mail address so people can contact you.

E-mail instructions:

1. Send us an e-mail at intersections@terminus2008.org with the following information:
   Your name or alias, as you want it listed on our website;
   Your e-mail address at which you want to receive e-mail forwards;
   The purpose, group or focus of your Intersection;
   Location;
   Date;
   Time; and
   Any restrictions on attendance, such as age.
   


2. We'll create a forwarding e-mail address so that others with the same interest can contact you.


3. Finally, we'll add this information to your listing here.

Please note that Terminus does not make reservations or arrangements for attendees' Intersections, and does not assume or accept any responsibility or liability for any Intersection in any way, including for Intersection correspondence or activities that occur during any Intersection.

Also, keep in mind that the final day to have your Intersection included in our program book is May 25, 2008. Those who wish their Intersections to be scheduled outside of programming hours may wish to look into the morning or afternoon of August 7, between 12 noon and 2 p.m. on August 9, or between 5 and 8 p.m. on August 10.

To view the list of current Intersections, please click here.

Locations

The following list details information about locations in and around the Hilton Chicago Hotel, and may be of help to you in planning your Intersection. Terminus provides this list for informational purposes only, and makes no guarantees or recommendations regarding any of the locations. We do, however, recommend calling the restaurant or location directly for the most current open hours and forms of payment accepted, and to make your reservations. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information on this page.

Of course, our list is only a sample of the many unique Chicago locations where you might hold an Intersection, and you may find other recommendations online at sites such as ChicagoRestaurants.com or the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau, which will send brochures with the widest range of local restaurants, bars, and attractions.

If you prefer to simply arrange a meeting point for a group outing, the Hilton Chicago Hotel has several easily-spotted places to gather in the lobby and entrance, including the clock or grand staircase near the main entrance off Michigan Avenue. If you are looking for a gathering place at no cost, there are several intimate seating areas located throughout the lobby. For larger groups, you may want to venture across Michigan Avenue to Grant Park or arrange to meet at Buckingham Fountain; the park is open to the public.

If your establishment is listed below and you'd like to make an update, or you'd like to have a location added to this list, please send your information to intersections@terminus2008.org.

In the Hilton Chicago Hotel

• Kitty O’Sheas
  Location: Hilton Chicago Hotel, 720 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-922-4400
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
  Price: $10-25
  "Cead Mile Failte" and enjoy a bit of old Ireland in our authentic Irish pub. Open since 1986, Kitty's is as close as you'll come to the Emerald Isle featuring Irish fare like fish & chips, shepherd's pie, and Bailey's cheese cake just to name a few delights. Irish spirits and live Irish entertainment nightly.



• Lakeside Green Lounge & Starbucks
  Location: Hilton Chicago Hotel, 720 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-922-4400
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Starbucks coffee: 5 a.m. - 2 p.m., Bar Hour: 4 p.m. - 1 a.m.
  Price: $5-15
  The Lakeside Green Lounge is a relaxing, naturally lit atrium lounge located at the north end of the main lobby with floor to ceiling views of the famed Grant Park and Michigan Avenue. Start your day with a freshly brewed cup of Starbucks coffee and fresh hotel pastries, read the morning paper or work on-line. By night, it evolves into the hip meeting place in the South Loop for cocktails. 100% smoke free.



• The Pavilion
  Location: Hilton Chicago Hotel, 720 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 773-922-4400
  Credit Cards: all major
  Price: $10-25
  The Pavilion is a casual all day dining restaurant with an extensive menu and our ever-changing weekly specials. The Pavilion accepts all major credit cards. Open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining options range from a quick continental breakfast to a full casual dinner.

Around the Hilton Chicago Hotel

• 17/West at the Berghoff
  Location: 17 W. Adams Street
  Telephone: 312-427-3170
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  Price: $10-25
  Located in the historic Berghoff building, 17/West offers casual dining inspired by the original Berghoff restaurant, a family-owned favorite for more than sixty years.



• A'cappella Bistro
  Location: 1301 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: Dining in 312-922-0600
  Hours: Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  A'cappella Bistro serves comfort food at reasonable prices. There are no set entrees on the menu – you choose your preferred meat, poultry or fish, and side dishes.



• Berghoff Café
  Location: 17 W. Adams Street
  Telephone: 312-427-3170
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Lunch only Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  Price: $10-15
  Located in the historic Berghoff building, the Berghoff Café offers lunch in a quick service, casual dining atmosphere.



• Bongo Room
  Location: 1152 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-291-0100
  Attire: Casual
  Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Price: $9-12
  Known as one of the best breakfast joints in Chicago, the Bongo Room serves a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and brunch selections in a casual setting.



• Buddy Guy's Legends
  Location: 754 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-427-0333
  Hours: Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 2 a.m., Saturday 5 p.m. – 3 a.m., Sunday 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.
  Price: No cover charge; food $10-20
  Buddy Guy's Legends features Louisiana-style food and live msuic seven nights a week. After 8 p.m., the minimum age to enter is 21 years old.



• Burnham Plaza Mart
  Location: 828 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-663-5010
  Attire: Casual
  Hours: Monday – Saturday 6 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  Price: $4-10
  Burnham Plaza Mart is a deli and restaurant that sells food, liquor and cigarettes.



• Caffe Baci
  Location: 332 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-322-2109
  Hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Saturday – Sunday
  Price: $10-15
  Caffe Baci offers breakfast and lunch on weekdays, including a variety of Italian dishes and several daily specials.



• The Chicago Firehouse
  Location: 1401 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-786-1401
  Attire: Casual elegant
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  Price: $10-40
  Located in a former fire station dating to 1905, the Chicago Firehouse serves classic American food. The owners have made an effort to preserve as much of the historic building as possible. Reservations are recommended.



• Corner Bakery
  Location: 224 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-431-7600
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Price: $5-15
  Corner Bakery is a national chain offering a variety of dishes including breakfast entrees, fresh salads, soups, and specialty sandwiches.



• Eleven City Diner
  Location: 1112 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-212-1112
  Attire: Casual
  Credit Cards: MasterCard, American Express, Visa
  Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m, Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12 midnight, Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 midnight, Sunday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  Price: $5-15
  Eleven City Diner celebrates and preserves the diner culture with its menu and atmosphere, evident from the vintage revolving door, mahogany botths and a counter manned by an in-house soda jerk. Breakfast is served all day.



• Exchequer Restaurant & Pub
  Location: 226 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-939-5633
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 12 midnight, Sunday 12 noon – 9 p.m.
  Price: $10-20
  Exchequer Pub serves Chicago deep-dish pizza, steaks, chops, fresh seafood, salads and sandwiches in a casual setting.



• Exposure Tapas Supper Club
  Location: 1313 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-662-1082
  Attire: Nice casual
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Monday and Sunday closed, Tuesday – Thursday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.., Saturday 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Late Night Menu on Friday and Saturday at 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.
  Price: $6-20
  Located in Chicago's Trendy South Loop, Exposure delivers a unique experience for guests - exceptional Mediterranean inspired small plate tapas along with a creative atmosphere. n. pl. ta-pas (-pas, -paz) Any of various small, savory dishes, often served as a snack or with other tapas as a meal. Our dishes are designed for sharing and are brought to the table steadily and continuously throughout the meal.



• Fornetto and Mei's Kitchen
  Location: 1108 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-294-2488
  Attire: Casual
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Daily 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  Price: $5-15
  Fornetto and Mei's Kitchen serves a mix of Asian, Italian, and American fare, set up food court style with a vriety of stations. The sidewalk café looks across Michigan Avenue to Grant Park. Reservations are accepted for groups of eight or more.



• The Gage
  Location: 24 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-372-2979
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Lunch: Everyday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dinner: Sunday = Thursday 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., Friday - Saturday 4 p.m. - 12 midnight, Weekend Brunch: Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  Price: Under $30
  The Gage offers upscale comfort food, fine wines and specialty beers.



• Gioco
  Location: 1312 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-939-3870
  Attire: Casual fine dining
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Lunch: Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dinner: Sunday – Thursday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday – Saturday 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., Brunch: Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Price: Lunch $13-22, Appetizers $8-18, Entrée: $15-36
  Gioco offers rustic Italian dishes prepared with the finest available seasonal products. The menu includes homemade pastas and wood-fired thin crust pizzas. Reservations are recommended.



• Grace O'Malley's
  Location: 1416 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-588-1800
  Attire: Casual
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Bar Hour: Monday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 12 midnight; Food Service: Monday – Thursday ends at 10:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday ends at 11:30 p.m., Sunday ends at 9:30 p.m.
  Price: $5-10
  Grace O'Malley's serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, as well as a brunch buffet on Sunday. Their menu includes traditional pub fare such as fish and chips and shepherd's pie along with new additions.



• Hi Tea
  Location: 14 E. 11th Street (Between S. Wabash Avenue & S. State Street)
  Telephone: 312-880-0832
  Attire: Casual
  Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
  Hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  Price: $5-10
  Hi Tea offers more than 60 premium loose leaf teas and other specialty blends, as well as a full kitchen serving sandwiches, soups, salads and vegan dishes.



• Howie's
  Location: 1310 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-461-0944
  Attire: Casual
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Price: Under $10
  Howie's offers traditional diner fare, with breakfast served all day in addition to a lunch menu including burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads.



• Ma & I
  Location: 1234 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-663-1234
  Attire: Casual
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 12 noon – 9 p.m.
  Price: $5-15
  Ma & I offers health-conscious Thai cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.



• Opera
  Location: 1301 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-461-0161
  Attire: Casual elegant
  Credit Cards: Diners Club, Visa, American Express, MasterCard
  Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday – Saturday: 5 p.m. – 12 midnight
  Price: Appetizers $12-17, Entrée $16-26
  Home to renowned Executive Chef Paul Wildermuth, Opera offers modern Chinese cuisine. Reservations are recommended.



• Oysy
  Location: 888 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-922-1127
  Attire: Casual
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  Price: $5-10
  Oysy is in the style of an izagaya - a traditional Japanese bistro - and offers a variety of Japanese cuisine, sushi, sashimi and maki at an affordable price.



• Panozzo's Italian Market
  Location: 1303 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-356-9966
  Attire: Casual
  Hours: Closed Monday. Tuesday – Friday 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  Price: Under $10
  A traditional Italian market, Panozzo's offers quality food at reasonable prices in a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.



• Rhapsody
  Location: 65 E. Adams Street
  Telephone: 312-786-9911
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Lunch Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Dinner Monday – Thursday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday – Saturday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  Price: Lunch $10–20, Dinner $20–40
  Adjacent to the Chicago Symphony Center, Rhapsody is a contemporary restaurant with an imaginative American menu and extensive wine list. They offer outdoor dining on their 50-seat garden patio.



• Russian Tea Time
  Location: 77 E. Adams Street
  Telephone: 312-360-0000
  Hours: Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. - 12 midnight
  Price: $10-30
  Russian Tea Time offers an extensive menu of Russian and Slavic dishes along with traditional afternoon tea service.



• Thai Spoon & Sushi
  Location: 601 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-427-9470
  Hours: Monday – Friday 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 12 noon – 9 p.m.
  Price: $5-20
  Thai Spoon & Sushi offers a wide variety of Thai dishes, sushi and sashimi, including several vegetarian options. Carryout and delivery are available.



• Wabash Tap
  Location: 1233 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-360-9488
  Attire: Casual
  Credit Cards: American Express, Visa, MasterCard
  Hours: Sunday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 2 a.m., Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 3 a.m., Kitchen open until 1 a.m. every day
  Price: Under $5
  Wabash Tap offers a menu that includes burgers, tacos and a selection of draft beers.



• Yang
  Location: 28 E. Roosevelt Road
  Telephone: 312-986-1688, 312-986-1689
  Attire: Casual
  Hours: Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday 12 noon – 11 p.m., Sunday noon – 10 p.m.
  Price: $5-12
  A casual Chinese restaurant located near the Roosevelt El station, Yang offers a dinner menu featuring over 168 items.



• Yolk
  Location: 1120 S. Michigan Avenue
  Telephone: 312-789-YOLK (9655)
  Attire: Casual
  Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard
  Hours: Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  Price: $7-10
  Yolk serves traditional American breakfast and lunch. They have a wide range of new and creative breakfasts, specialty juices, and their own private labeled premium coffee.



• Zapatista
  Location: 1307 S. Wabash Avenue
  Telephone: 312-435-1307
  Attire: Casual
  Credit Cards: all major
  Hours: Monday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday – Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday 12 noon – 9 p.m.
  Price: $5-30; Brunch: $5 entrees
  Zapatista offers authentic Mexican fare in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Free wifi and seasonal outdoor dining are avalable.