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Old May 15, 2004 | 6:53 pm
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OK, here is the scoop from a 20 year season ticket holder:

Yak-zies has great Buffalo wings, on Clark St., in the block north of the ball park. They have an outdoor beer garden too.

There is a fun '50's style diner, called Salt and Pepper, on Clark, just south of the park - next to Goose Island Brewery.

I second the idea of hot dogs at the place across from the right field bleachers. The name is Sports Corner Grille and you can carry the dogs into the ball park.

There is really no good pizza near the ball park except for Pat's Pizza (thin crust) on Sheffield, about 5 long blocks south of the park, just south of Belmont Avenue.

IMHO, if you want a real taste of Chicago in Wrigley Field, get an Italian Beef sandwich (you can order with sweet peppers or hot pepper giardiniera) at the Italian Market on the concourse behind third base inside the park. They are surprisingly good! Or get a GRILLED hog dog, with grilled onions, if you wish, at one of the Chicago Style Hot Dog Carts on the main concourse - be advised the lines are long. These are GOOD. And, unlike many other parks, you can get fresh chopped onion, pickle relish, mustar and ketchup - in addition to hot peppers and chopped tomotoes for the chicago style dogs.

FYI, there is a 7-Eleven at the corner of Sheffield and Addison, across from the Right Field Entrance and the Harry Carey statue. You can carry in Big Gulp Coke products (only putrid Pepsi products inside the park) if you don't do beer or have kids who have discriminating tastes!

If you decide on eating outside the park, make sure you allow plenty of time. This year, since all games are sold out, these places are jammed before, during and after the games!

Have a great time!

Last edited by ILuvParis; May 19, 2004 at 8:19 am
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