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{ GOL F } { HOTEL } Blu Nights in Chi-Town { By Rima Suqi } "Radisson Blu is like an expatriate who is moving back to his homeland," ex- plains Pierre-Louis Giacotto, general manager of the recently opened RADISSON BLU AQUA HOTEL in Chicago. "It was developed in Europe, but it's part of an American company." And that company, aka Radis- son, describes its new Blu brand as a "new chapter in the global reinvention of Radisson." Translation: a new look with an eye to high design — as evidenced by the fact that one of the brand's first properties was opened in the Arne Jacobsen –designed Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Den- mark, and this, their latest, in Chicago's awe-inspiring 81-story Aqua Tower. The hotel has 334 rooms span- ning 18 floors in the tower, which also includes rental apartments and condomini- ums and is centrally located downtown, near Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue shopping. The amenities are a tad over-the-top — an 80,000-square-foot green roof/recreation deck with fire pits, two outdoor pools, a hot tub with cabanas and a nearly quarter-mile running trail — but appropriate for a hotel in such a look-at-me building. There's also an 8,000-square-foot gym with a lap pool and a basketball court, both indoors. Rooms from $160, (312) 565-5258, www.radissonblu.com/ aquahotel-chicago Greens The sporty Samba, Adidas' iconic three- striped shoe, was introduced in 1950 specifi cally for soccer. But it turns out it's a sweet fi t for the golf course too. Witness SAMBA GOLF, a new line of footwear designed just for the fairways. Lightweight and durable, with a water-resistant upper and six sturdy cleats for stability and traction, the shoes maintain the classic Samba silhouette to get you from tee to green in style. Comes in red, white and gum. $100, www.adidasgolf .com —J.S. Samba Hits the { TECH } Chips Dips Beer Apps ? You've stocked up on provisions for your big SUPER BOWL PARTY. Now download these diversions and your bash will be complete. { By Josh Sens } TRIVIA BURST. With more than 35,000 questions in 24 categories (yes, sports is one of them), you'll always have a good game, even if the Super Bowl itself grows dull. Free for iPhone and Android. FOOTBALL DISCUSSION FREE. Which player has been a dud? Who deserves the MVP? All football-related subjects are up for grabs at this mobile discussion forum, where you can speak your mind on anything from the NFL to college bowl games to your lo- cal fantasy league. Free for all platforms. SEAMLESS FOOD DELIVERY. Say you're tired of Fritos and sour-cream dip. Bring in something more substan- tial through this culinary app, which allows you to place orders for delivery or takeout with more than 7,500 restaurants in 35-plus cities. Free for all platforms. PARTY WHISTLE. He missed the call! So blow your own whistle on your mo- bile phone. You only need to blow into the microphone. Free for iPhone and Android . ADBOWL. If you think the ads are the best part of the game, then you need this app, which links to YouTube videos of the commercial spots and allows you to rank them on a five-star scale. Results from the vot- ing are posted later on AdBowl.com. AA.COM/AMERICANWAY JANUARY 15, 2012 21

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