When opened in 1930, the Merchandise Mart or the Mart, located in Chicago, Illinois, was the largest building in the world with 4,000,000 square feet (372,000 m²) of floor space. Previously owned by the Marshall Field family, the Mart centralized Chicago's wholesale goods business by consolidating vendors and trade under a single roof. Massive in its construction, and serving as a monument to early 20th century merchandising and architecture, the art deco landmark anchors the daytime skyline at the junction of the Chicago River branches. With upper levels bathed in colored floodlight, the structure stands out against darker downtown buildings in night views. The building continues to be a leading retailing and wholesale destination, hosting 20,000 visitors and tenants per day.

Indian food is characterized by spices and herbs and features vegetarian dishes, but also lamb, chicken and other meats. Try these seven Indian restaurants in the Chicago area.

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The "3rd Coast Launch Party" is from 6pm to 9pm and will have "WebInteraction" presentations throughout the night from the founders ofecolect.net with food, wine, beer, sustainable networking, shopping, anda DJ to make this evening a great "wind down" to a busy week.Basil Hayden Bourbon will be providing the spirits. RSVP party@ecolect.net

When your looking for a good but inexpensive lunch in downtown Chicago, you win a few, you lose a few. These restaurants and take-outs should put you on a winning streak for a while. They all offer good lunchtime food at very cheap prices.