Yes, I need to get to Alinea this summer!

There are tons of places nearby. So we can better answer your question, is there any type of cuisine your after? Environment?

Thanks for your input. I did see the best burgers thread and may try to check out one or two of those places. I'm going with two of my friends. We're going to the Cubs/ Padres game on Saturday and plan to check out Wrigleyville then. We're just a couple of 25 year olds looking to have a good time. Nothing real expensive, just nice atmosphere and good food. We are all big fans of Mexican, so we'll be going to Chipotle on Friday since I love that place and we don't have any here in Philly. We all like typical American fare, Italian, Mexican and Chinese and of course bar food. Thanks for your help guys.

A cool, inexpensive place for 25 year olds with great steaks is Tango Sur (3763 North Southport; not far from Wrigley Field). It's an Argentine Steak House that's BYO, so stop at a liquor store and grab some wine or beer before going.

Bars in Wrigleyville are pretty self-explanatory -- just head south on Clark St. from Wrigley Field and there are tons to choose from. A cool place near your hotel is McFadden's -- good eye candy there for you. :)

There's a Chipotle right on State St., just south of Division Street (walking distance from your hotel).

If you're a breakfast eater, hit up Toast in Lincoln Park (Webster St.) -- only open until 3p and has awesome stuffed French Toast.

Thanks for the tips. I think we'll definitely check out McFadden's and might try out the steakhouse on Saturday after the game. I searched out the closest Chipotle to the hotel last week which as you said is on State st. We will be going there on Friday for lunch.

Geeze, I haven't been 'home' in a while, so I can't think of anything off the top of my head, but I could have sworn there were some great Mexican places over by dere, no? Anyone can help this guy? Sweet? Anyone? Bueller???

It hurts me to think he might leave Chicago having only eat Chipotle as our only representative of Mex cuisine....

I'm sure there are some great Mexican places in the area, but we don't have Chipotle in Philly so it'll be kind of a treat for us to go there. It's just like when your in LA, some people need to stop at In & Out burger even though there might be a thousand great burger spots to choose from.

Exactly. Can't get In N Out here. :(

Feel free to PM for more suggestions...I'm 27 so not terribly older than your group. :)

I hear you. I guess I'm just biased b/c Chipotle is like McDonald's.