Food recommendations for Chicago
May 17, 2005 | 3:21 pm
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Originally Posted by Fliar
This is turning into a great thread!
As for hotels; I managed to PL the Millenium Knickerbocker. Sounds like a great location, but mixed reports on this place. In any case it'll be handy to all the eating places!! :-)
As for hotels; I managed to PL the Millenium Knickerbocker. Sounds like a great location, but mixed reports on this place. In any case it'll be handy to all the eating places!! :-)
Edited to ask what kind of rate you got on PL?
Last edited by Ginger K; May 17, 2005 at 3:23 pm
May 19, 2005 | 4:18 pm
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I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Moto.
Check out the reviews....a wild place! My parents hit it up last week and gave it good reviews as a once in a lifetime kinda thing.
Check out the reviews....a wild place! My parents hit it up last week and gave it good reviews as a once in a lifetime kinda thing.
May 19, 2005 | 6:41 pm
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Originally Posted by Ginger K
Edited to ask what kind of rate you got on PL?
Still only about half of what I would have otherwise paid... ^
May 25, 2005 | 12:40 pm
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Steak and More Steak
1. The Traven on Rush. $$$, but worth it
2. The Webber Grill Resturant ....a great concept idea and fun.
3. Harry Carey's.......Tourist spot, but very good and top service
We never get tired of Chicago and it's great choices to eat. Pick one and enjoy let us know what you think.
SA
2. The Webber Grill Resturant ....a great concept idea and fun.
3. Harry Carey's.......Tourist spot, but very good and top service
We never get tired of Chicago and it's great choices to eat. Pick one and enjoy let us know what you think.
SA
Jun 2, 2005 | 1:57 pm
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Never been to Chicago, going next weekend to see a Red Sox-Cubs game. We're coming in Friday night and leaving Sunday. I wanted to try a few reasonably priced places that were unique to Chicago, so I was thinking Harry Caray's and Gino's East. We are staying at the Westin River North, so I think these are relatively close. Are they good choices? Frankly, for us, touristy is ok...we'll be tourists! How crowded do they get Fri. and Saturday nights? Is one better for a particular night?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jun 4, 2005 | 8:40 am
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Originally Posted by Fliar
Hey people, this is awesome. I've decided to extend my stay to a week. Who needs to be at some boring conference in Madison anyway ;-)
By the way, I am trying to Priceline a hotel - someone recommended River North and North Michigan but I'm having trouble getting something. Would the Loop (current hotel rates there are much lower) be okay too?
By the way, I am trying to Priceline a hotel - someone recommended River North and North Michigan but I'm having trouble getting something. Would the Loop (current hotel rates there are much lower) be okay too?
A recent find (not on Hotwire) was the Hotel Amalfi. Was able to book an internet only rate on their website of $134, during a major convention last month when most hotels were sold out or $300 +. Love the place - high thread count sheets, CD/DVD player in the room, continental breakfast on each floor, evening cocktail reception and impeccable service.
Jun 5, 2005 | 4:30 am
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For Pizza, I recommend Girodanos over Gino's East. Yes, they aren't exactly the same style. Girodanos is stuffed, not deep dish, but their sausage is better IMO and Ginos uses too much.
Jun 7, 2005 | 12:45 pm
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Originally Posted by plat
For Pizza, I recommend Girodanos over Gino's East. Yes, they aren't exactly the same style. Girodanos is stuffed, not deep dish, but their sausage is better IMO and Ginos uses too much.
Jun 7, 2005 | 12:47 pm
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Originally Posted by MFLetou
Never been to Chicago, going next weekend to see a Red Sox-Cubs game. We're coming in Friday night and leaving Sunday. I wanted to try a few reasonably priced places that were unique to Chicago, so I was thinking Harry Caray's and Gino's East. We are staying at the Westin River North, so I think these are relatively close. Are they good choices? Frankly, for us, touristy is ok...we'll be tourists! How crowded do they get Fri. and Saturday nights? Is one better for a particular night?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jun 7, 2005 | 1:05 pm
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Originally Posted by travelnutz
Go to Todai! It's a great deal for lunch. $15.95 for lunch buffet includes all-you-can-eat sushi and other great chinese/japanese fare. I try to go there everytime I hit Chicago. 
It's 20-30 minutes from downtown at the Woodfield mall in Schaumburg.
Todai
5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173
E109 Woodfield Shopping Center, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: (847) 619-1088
You can also hit the Cheesecake factory at the bottom of the John Hancock tower or if you like the top, I heard the Signature Room is pretty good too.
It's 20-30 minutes from downtown at the Woodfield mall in Schaumburg.Todai
5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173
E109 Woodfield Shopping Center, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Tel: (847) 619-1088
You can also hit the Cheesecake factory at the bottom of the John Hancock tower or if you like the top, I heard the Signature Room is pretty good too.
Sep 6, 2005 | 8:37 pm
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I just returned from a wonderful weekend in Chicago!! Thanks go out to many who contributed their opinion in this thread.
We loved the original Uno for fantastic pizza and Portollo's for an incredible hot dog!!
We also loved Gunther Murphy's which is an Irish bar. The waitress Liz was so incredibly nice and friendly!!
On a bad note we had a horrible time at the WE rest. at the W Chicago City Center.
All in all, we loved the city, the food and the wonderful people!!!
We loved the original Uno for fantastic pizza and Portollo's for an incredible hot dog!!
We also loved Gunther Murphy's which is an Irish bar. The waitress Liz was so incredibly nice and friendly!!
On a bad note we had a horrible time at the WE rest. at the W Chicago City Center.
All in all, we loved the city, the food and the wonderful people!!!
Sep 7, 2005 | 7:51 am
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in case it hasn't been mentioned - lth forums is a great place for chicago eating ideas (restaurant reviews, recommendations, etc.)