Best Restaurants in Chicago?
May 31, 2015, 9:15 am
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But that is not the point of my post. Just wanted to clarify For anyone interested in deep dish pizza, there are TWO kinds, pan & stuffed.
Places like Giordano's & Edwardo's are serving stuffed pizzas meaning there is crust on bottom & top with cheese stuffed in between.
Places like Uno's (the original please, don't go to the horrid franchises), Due's, Lou Malnati's & Geno's East are pan pizza, meaning only crust on bottom & the rest of the ingredients are piled on top.
Jun 2, 2015, 9:39 am
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First meal at Sammy's (Greek-style greasy spoon/diner, corner 57th and Cottage Grove, now gone for a parking garage), second at Ann Sather's.
And of course Salonika, Medici, and the rest until wife arrived.
Jun 2, 2015, 10:26 am
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I really like it. I've gone twice for breakfast and once for lunch. They have fun gimmicks (everyone gets a doughnut hole when they walk in and a small box of Milk Duds) as well as really good coffee. Portions are huge, especially the omelets and the pancakes, and you get a lot of quality diner food for very reasonable prices, especially for Chicago.
Jun 3, 2015, 7:10 am
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Jun 5, 2015, 7:33 pm
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Hot G Dogs
Got there the other day.
Of course, it is not Hot Doug's (no Doug, no ambiance).
However, no line, clean, larger and the food is much the same. In fact hubby claimed duck fat fries were slightly better than at Doug'.
If you are jonesing for great 'encased meats", I recommend.
Of course, it is not Hot Doug's (no Doug, no ambiance).
However, no line, clean, larger and the food is much the same. In fact hubby claimed duck fat fries were slightly better than at Doug'.
If you are jonesing for great 'encased meats", I recommend.
Jun 9, 2015, 10:19 am
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We ended up going to Girl and the Goat, which was fantastic. Prices were reasonable for the #8 restaurant in Chicago per TripAdvisor. Unusual offerings such as escargot ravioli and goat empanadas made for an unforgettable Chicago experience! Thanks everyone for all the tips thus far!
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We ended up going to Girl and the Goat, which was fantastic. Prices were reasonable for the #8 restaurant in Chicago per TripAdvisor. Unusual offerings such as escargot ravioli and goat empanadas made for an unforgettable Chicago experience! Thanks everyone for all the tips thus far!
Jun 19, 2015, 1:06 pm
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Where would you go for good food that is about $20/person and very casual (thinking shorts/t-shirt)?
Going to Chicago next week for three nights to watch the Cubs and see U2. While I like going to Eleven Madison Park, Ledbury, Jiro, and the like, this is not going to be one of those trips.
Going to Chicago next week for three nights to watch the Cubs and see U2. While I like going to Eleven Madison Park, Ledbury, Jiro, and the like, this is not going to be one of those trips.
Jun 19, 2015, 1:41 pm
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Where would you go for good food that is about $20/person and very casual (thinking shorts/t-shirt)?
Going to Chicago next week for three nights to watch the Cubs and see U2. While I like going to Eleven Madison Park, Ledbury, Jiro, and the like, this is not going to be one of those trips.
Going to Chicago next week for three nights to watch the Cubs and see U2. While I like going to Eleven Madison Park, Ledbury, Jiro, and the like, this is not going to be one of those trips.
Jun 20, 2015, 8:53 am
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Where would you go for good food that is about $20/person and very casual (thinking shorts/t-shirt)?
Going to Chicago next week for three nights to watch the Cubs and see U2. While I like going to Eleven Madison Park, Ledbury, Jiro, and the like, this is not going to be one of those trips.
Going to Chicago next week for three nights to watch the Cubs and see U2. While I like going to Eleven Madison Park, Ledbury, Jiro, and the like, this is not going to be one of those trips.
Some nice places in Chinatown. Try a genuine Chicago Italian beef and hot dog. And pizza as mentioned. Some quite good Vietnamese places on Argyle.
There are a bunch of threads here. A thread on the best burgers is useful.
Jun 20, 2015, 12:22 pm
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Where would you go for good food that is about $20/person and very casual (thinking shorts/t-shirt)?
Going to Chicago next week for three nights to watch the Cubs and see U2. While I like going to Eleven Madison Park, Ledbury, Jiro, and the like, this is not going to be one of those trips.
Going to Chicago next week for three nights to watch the Cubs and see U2. While I like going to Eleven Madison Park, Ledbury, Jiro, and the like, this is not going to be one of those trips.
* Goose Island Brewery (Clark just south of Addison)
* Falafill (Broadway & Belmont)
* Dryhop (Broadway just south of Belmont)
* Julius Meinl (Addison & Southport)
* Uncommon Ground (Clark & Grace)
* Spencer's Jolly Posh (Southport near Grace)
Some cheap eats closer to Loop
* Strings Ramen (Chinatown location)
* Ba Le (two locations in the Loop, I think)
* Protein Bowl (a bunch of Loop locations)
* Green Street Smoked Meats (Green south of Randolph)