We are delighted you will be joining us in Chicago. - m+w
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Sunday, April 13, 2025
9:15A Chicago Water Taxi Boarding, Dock is located at the River level where N Rush St. Meets Lower N Water St. There will be multiple water taxis departing from the dock around this time, so make sure you confirm it is the one for us. Please be timely, we aim to depart shortly after 9:30A.
10:30A Dim Sum at Imperial Restaurant, 2100 S Archer Ave., 2nd Fl. There is an elevator if you go around to the back of the building.
12:45P Chicago Water Taxi Boarding, Boat will depart from the same dock at Ping Tom Memorial Park that we arrived to earlier in the morning. Please let us know if you came with us, but are not returning on the water taxi. We will return to the Downtown dock by 2P.
fashion
Sun morning Festive Attire It’s Brunch, have fun! Lean into your personal style. Think creative Sunday best. And if none of that helps, check out this article. The water taxi has indoor & outdoor options. We are putting good vibes out for warmer weather, but depending on the temps you may need to bring some cold weather gear if you would like to enjoy the Chicago River air. There will be a 5+ min. walk from the boat to the restaurant and back.
transportation
Parking The closest public parking structure to the Water taxi dock is at 150 Lower North Water St. If you are meeting us at Imperial, there is a parking lot in front of the restaurant at the corner of Archer/Wentworth. There is also street parking.
Public Transportation The Blue line from O’Hare can be an easy way to get from the airport to Downtown. Once downtown you may have to transfer to the Red line, depending on where you are staying. You can swipe your credit card directly at the stalls to avoid downloading the Ventra app.
Uber Chicago makes it easy to get an Uber to/fro the airport.
Walking If you live or are staying near River North, the water taxi dock is easily walkable.
local favorites
here are a few of our favorite things…
Coffee Ralph’s Coffee, La Colombe, Blue Bottle Coffee
Art Driehaus Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, Charnley-Persky House Tour
Snacks Garrett’s Popcorn, Eataly, Levain’s Bakery, Joe & the Juice
Lunch Schneider’s Deli, Le Colonial, Doma, RL, L’Appetito, Taco Maya
Activity Navy Pier Ferris Wheel, Riverwalk, Stroll along Lakefront
a note from us
Just a reminder, since we do not include alcohol or drugs in our lives, this celebratory event will not either. We are just so excited to see you!
email questions to mrcxwam@gmail.com
See you soon!
accomodations
For those visiting from out of town, please see below a few hotel recommendations, in different price ranges. These hotels are all in the River North neighborhood and in walking distance from our apartment and the Friday & Sunday events. Click on names for their direct website. There are also many other options nearby not listed, including Airbnb. Feel free to reach out to us if you need more help or suggestions.