Members homestar_kevin Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 So I'm lazy and don't feel like researching it. Thought I'd throw it out to you folk I'll be in chicago next Thursday-Sunday to film for work. I got my per diem and I'm trynaaa eat. I've never been to chicago. I'm not sure exactly what neighborhood I'll be staying in yet, but public transportation based would definitely be best. I'll be at the convention all day, so I'm looking for mainly night friendly locations, bars, restaurants, food stands, etc. Suggestions? Also don't they die the river green that weekend too? What's up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members carrier street Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Also don't they die the river green that weekend too? What's up with that? Chicago on St. Patrick's is one of the most beautifully epic cluster{censored}s God saw fit to put on this earth. That said, I have no idea where to eat. I'm not in charge of that when I go there. Therefore, bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Where ever you're staying- ask someone there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shaun126 Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Al's italian beef Giordano's pizza - multiple locations, so so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Gino East Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alexbiscuit Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 If you're by Logan Square at all check out Longman & Eagle. I've never had better food. It's an amazing whiskey bar and it's usually pretty packed this might be the only cool restaurant suggestion amongst a bunch of pizza place recommendations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 deep dish pizza is I guess a thing you can eat... I'm devoted to NY/NJ style though... YMMV I like the cheesesteaks at Philly's Best... one was right outside my graduate school housing in Evanston Dixie Kitchen in Evanston had great breakfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frenchji Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Gino East When I went to Chicago people recommended this as well. I personally think Lou malnati's is better for deep dish. For non deep dish I would recommend pats place in the Lincoln park area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members driverhasabomb Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Gioardano's - good deep dish pizzaChicago Diner - if you like vegetarian food it's really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 I dig Gino's. Also, for something a little different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thenoob Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 ok for pizza - either giordanos or lou milnatis. lou's crust is better, giordanos makes a better overall deep dish IMO.for steak - PRIME steakhouse or mortons.for absolutely epic greasy italian - portillos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 "deep dish pizza is like a ferris wheel ride" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Not to hyjack ^ but I agree if by the analogy it is something that is never a's good a's it seems... Too me it is all out of proportion taste wise ... Too much cheese, "crust", and the veggies dong seem to meld into the whole thing... It's like an unmade fondue with sauce on it Again ymmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frenchji Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Some people like ferris wheel rides though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Holy {censored} I could go for a deep dish pizza right about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zappa74 Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Not to hyjack ^ but I agree if by the analogy it is something that is never a's good a's it seems... Too me it is all out of proportion taste wise ... Too much cheese, "crust", and the veggies dong seem to meld into the whole thing... It's like an unmade fondue with sauce on it Again ymmv No, the idea is that it's something you do only when someone is visiting from out of town (like the thread starter). I usually have one deep dish pizza every year... either Giordanos, Genos, Malnatis or Barone's. They're really tasty, but I only ever get them when my brother is visiting in from Denver. Tasty, but not something that most people eat often. 99% of the time, some standard thin crust gets the nod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LSDis4me Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Gibson's for a great steak. Le Colonial for excellent French Vietnamese (my favorite restaurant in San Francisco).Geno's East is not good pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members homestar_kevin Posted March 10, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Whoa-- cool responses so far. I'm definitely taking a ride on the deep dish ferris wheel. I'm all about NYC style, but I'm never had authentic Chicago, So i'll eat it while there, while drunk and while not drunk, and try to formulate a conclusion. I'll be at the C2E2 convention filming, it's at Mcormick Place west building, I think there's a hotel build onto/right next to that place? I think we're staying there, if not we're staying somewhere really close to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Knoxnihilist Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Chicago Pizza and Grinder Co. Ask for a Pizza Pot Pie. Best damn thing I've ever ate. Hot Dougs is the best hot dogs in the {censored}ing world. Simple. Giordanos is the best pizza with multiple locations, {censored} Gino's. Transport? You can get some small use cards for the Red Line and the Blue line but honestly just {censored}ing cab it. Cabs aren't that expensive. Worth it.The Alley has the best shopping in town for random anything.Anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SexWithRobots Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 For burgers go to Kumas Corner, and im talkin some of the best burgers I have had. Good beer go to hop leaf or map room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dotlikeimpact Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Skip the deep dish, unless you go to Art of Pizza on Ashland. Seconding the Kuma's Corner burger thing. But go at an off hour, or be prepared to wait. If you're feeling spendy, check out Lula's in Logan Square or Nightwood in Pilsen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csharr2 Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 chicago diner and the green zebra if u do vegetarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members elxchino Posted March 10, 2011 Members Share Posted March 10, 2011 Kuma's CornerFranks n DawgsMeatloaf Bakery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hangwire Posted March 11, 2011 Members Share Posted March 11, 2011 If you at going to hit Midwest buy n sell on Irving park, go to java Thai for a girlie coffee drink and an order of lard nar Call first- I don't know if either are Still open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gregovertone Posted March 11, 2011 Members Share Posted March 11, 2011 burgers 1st place: Kuma's Corner ({censored}ing legendary) 2nd: the counter burger thai: bamee noodle shop bbq: SMOQUE pizza: gino's, lou malnati's, etc beer: the map room, hop leaf hot dogs: weiner's circle, hot dougs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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