mattstratton

I proposed to my girlfriend in March 2006 at Top of the Rock. It was amazing. I had a friend of mine disguised as a “tourist” up there, taking pictures of the whole thing. Later that night, when we met up at a bar, he handed my girlfriend an envelope with 8×10 prints of my proposal.

The food is average (you’re paying for the view). Rather than dinner, I’d recommend getting cocktails at the Signature Lounge – more cost-effective, and you have a view of the city, instead of just the lake.

I worked in the Sears Tower (43rd floor) from March 2000 to March 2001. It was quite an experience! For tourists, I recommend the Signature Lounge at the top of the Hancock Building over the Sears Tower, though. The view is better, and instead of spending the money on admission, you can buy an overpriced cocktail.

I lived in Lakeview for many, many years, up until March of 2006, when I moved to Lincoln Square. Lakeview is still one of my favorite neighborhoods in Chicago. Great people and a lot of fun stuff – without the Lincoln Park pretension :)