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Radio Guest List—The Waldorf Astoria, Chicago, Illinois—August 13, 2016

Locations in this article:  Chicago, IL

waldorf5This week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the iconic Waldorf Astoria in Chicago. Nestled in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, the property is a throwback to the grand Parisian hotels of the 1920s. To further elaborate on these details, we’ll be joined by Lucien Lagrange, Architect of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, who explains how architecture and services combine to create a remarkable guest experience. Nora Gainer from the Art Institute of Chicago elaborates on the current summer exhibitions – the timeliness of some may surprise you. Steve Cochran of WGN Radio gives us his off-the-beaten-path restaurant recommendations, and Arnie Weissmann of Travel Weekly discusses some of the latest controversy surrounding the coverage of hotels, resorts, and casinos owned by Donald J. Trump. There’s all of that and more when the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the Waldorf Astoria Chicago.

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Roger Dow, President of the U.S. Travel Association, updates us on the latest travel warnings concerning the Zika virus, and he discusses summer airfare deals if you’re looking to travel abroad.

Maureen Maher, Correspondent for “48hrs” on CBS News, gives us her recommendations for a fun night out in Chicago. Whether you’re looking for live jazz, a night out with the family, or an intimate dinner-for-two, her suggestions may surprise you.

Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, joins the show to give us some of his latest tips to beat the ever-dreaded jet lag.

Tom O’Gorman, Chicago Journalist at Skyline News, elaborates on the rich history of the Windy City, and how much has surprisingly not changed over the last 140 years.

Nina Hahn, travel and lifestyle writer, lets us in on her favorite spots to take friends and family when they’re visiting the city.

Lucien Lagrange, Architect of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, explains how his vision for the building was inspired by the elegance and sophistication of the Parisian hotels of the 1920s.

Steve Cochran, Radio Host at WGN Radio, discusses some of the spots that visitors are surprised to find around the city.

Nora Gainer of the Art Institute of Chicago explains the full experience that the Institute offers its visitors, from art and architecture to food and shopping, including the JourneyMaker, which allows guests to create their own one-of-a-kind adventure with works of art.

Patrick Lacassagne, Director of Food and Beverage at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, shares about the recent partnership with Veuve Clicquot, including the recent Champagne and Rosé dining pairings.

Matthew Augustine, Pastry Chef at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, speaks about some of the popular pastries guests can expect at the hotel, including in-house English Muffins.

By Tim Hill  for PeterGreenberg.com