Saturday night the wife and I had plans to attend an all-you-can-drink “benefit” for cancer research. I am a huge supporter of such activites (supported of cancer research the is) but thought that drinking my face off and cancer research might not be the best of combinations. In light of my fading enthusiasm for our plans a recent transplant to the fine city of Chicago invited us to catch up over cocktails. This invitation was a good alternative and was accepted. They suggested meeting at the Signature Room on the 96 floor of the John Hancock Center. After learning of the intended destination I became uneasy knowing that any place on Michigan Avenue is a giant tourist snare; especially on a weekend night. I sucked it up, adorned my sports coat and hit the door. To my surprise the lounge was not overly crowded, the drinks were reasonably priced and the view spectacular. After a few cold Ketels we moved over to the floor-to-ceiling windows and gazed at the orange glow of the city from 1000 feet. The night proved my preconceived opinion that tourist activities were to be avoided like the plague as an incorrect prejudice. If you happen to live in the city or are visiting I suggest a dinner at the Hancock Center in the Signature Room or cocktails in the attached lounge. Just make sure that you request window seating – you will not be disappointed.

Sorry, I did not have my camera with me nor a tripod that would be necessary to take night stills. Sfmoe captured a pretty good pic from the south side of the restaurant.