: Chicago Discussion : foodies

VIPScarletKimbal See my TER Reviews 652 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Hey everyone! I am seeking out what Chicago's best restaurants are from real live responses not another site. I would love to hear where the best places downtown are to eat including all venues and meal times. Any to die for skyline places? Best ma and pop places for breakfast? I heard Chicago has the best foodie list in the nation. Let me know where the great spots are please.

Thank you in advance you lovely locals

wanderer48 105 Reviews 537 reads

posted 13 years ago

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foodies

Try the weiner circle in lincoln park for a char hot dog and cheddar fries. Make sue you visit after midnight and ask four r the "chocolate shake" .... the shake is really a site!

VIPScarletKimbal See my TER Reviews 459 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Re: foodies

Nice!!! Thank you!!!

GBsmiling 41 Reviews 598 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Just Opened On Monday

Have not checked it out yet but want to.

http://www.eataly.com/eataly-chicago/

kayjaykay 26 Reviews 422 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Get to Ina's.....

in the West Loop before she closes the end of this month.

509643 23 Reviews 931 reads

posted 13 years ago

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My two cents...

Hi!

I love the Chicago good scene and would argue the best restaurants are outside of the downtown area. There are so may places to choose from, but here are a few that I can say, with firsthand experience, are amazing!

Cocktails:
The Aviary in the West Loop for the most amazingly unique drinks you'll experience. You need to pre-pay for a reservation.
Three Dots & a Dash (ok, this one is in downtown River North). A newish tiki themed bar that's a lot of fun and has strong drinks!

Dinner:
Alinea in Lincoln Park. Same owner as the Aviary and you pre-pay. It's a 20 course / molecular gastronomy tasting menu that's very expensive ($300 a head). Has 3 Michelin stars.
Longman & Eagle in Logan Square. American themed and small plates. I highly recommend the bone marrow! This place has an amazing whiskey menu and a great brunch. Always a long wait, like 2+ hours. So put your number in and enjoy a glass of wine at Telegraph next door while you wait.

Brunch:
Au Cheval in the West Loop for an upscale diner, but not prentious, ambiance. If you go for dinner, they've got one of the best burgers in the city!
The Bongo Room in Wicker Park. Another place with a long wait, but you'll leave feeling so happy! Great French toast!

cubsgolf 4 Reviews 424 reads

posted 13 years ago

7 / 24

Try these

Mercat al a planxa, 638 s Michigan av, great food, creative, flavorful
Cite, 505 n lake shore drive, best view of city I think, elegance, fine dining too, nice date spot

Good,luc

Gemma Coreana See my TER Reviews 418 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Foodie

The pancake house on rush is delish for breakfast...... Also check out the redeyechicago they recommend daily restaurants that's a must eat at... Nice choices... Time Out Chicago was a great resource on places to dine but I think the mags aren't circulating anymore but I think have an online Time Out Chicago...

margomatisse See my TER Reviews 522 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Hahaha, you're bad!

Just to give you a taste of what you're getting yourself into, here's a clip from Conan's live show in Chicago, featuring Jack McBrayer (aka Kenneth from 30 Rock) taking a visit to this ever so famous Chicago institution.

Enjoy!

GBsmiling 41 Reviews 368 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Re: Hahaha, you're bad!

OMG!!! I have not laughed so hard in a long time.

Thank You ! for posting

sophiaLA See my TER Reviews 330 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Buddy Guy's Legends

This place is big and dark and smells like regret, but the drinks are strong and the food… ribs, gumbo, jambalaya… mmmm...and best of all LIVE BLUES. If Buddy's were sex it would be an urgent sweaty musky lifting of the dress on a hot bayou night

snork123 14 Reviews 334 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Re: Get to Ina's.....

One of my favorites is Pits in Bucktown. Best Chicken ever on a grill. Great mom and place.

Posted By: kayjaykay

in the West Loop before she closes the end of this month.

GabbyBaker See my TER Reviews 354 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Im just a visitor but ROSEBUDS hands down! !!

They have the juicest cheeseburgers I have ever laid my lips on. I could say the best beef I've ever had in Chicago, but then again I'd have to say the 2nd best Beef, behind the men of Chicago!

See you after the thaw,

Gabby xo

Related Link: Orlando all winter xo

kavitaflowers See my TER Reviews 367 reads

posted 13 years ago

14 / 24

favorite spots

Girl and the goat, binny chophouse, and purple pig(a little small and crowded but fun)

closer to the skyline
Nomi and Cape Cod

I never had their food but they have a beautiful skyline view and strong drinks!
John Hancock

Hope it helps

wanderer48 105 Reviews 333 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Re: Hahaha, you're bad!

That is why the Weiner Circle is a must see!

VIPScarletKimbal See my TER Reviews 334 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Re: Hahaha, you're bad!

LOVE IT!

VIPScarletKimbal See my TER Reviews 399 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Re: My two cents...

Posted By: tim422

Hi!

I love the Chicago good scene and would argue the best restaurants are outside of the downtown area. There are so may places to choose from, but here are a few that I can say, with firsthand experience, are amazing!

Cocktails:
The Aviary in the West Loop for the most amazingly unique drinks you'll experience. You need to pre-pay for a reservation.
Three Dots & a Dash (ok, this one is in downtown River North). A newish tiki themed bar that's a lot of fun and has strong drinks!

Dinner:
Alinea in Lincoln Park. Same owner as the Aviary and you pre-pay. It's a 20 course / molecular gastronomy tasting menu that's very expensive ($300 a head). Has 3 Michelin stars.
Longman & Eagle in Logan Square. American themed and small plates. I highly recommend the bone marrow! This place has an amazing whiskey menu and a great brunch. Always a long wait, like 2+ hours. So put your number in and enjoy a glass of wine at Telegraph next door while you wait.

Brunch:
Au Cheval in the West Loop for an upscale diner, but not prentious, ambiance. If you go for dinner, they've got one of the best burgers in the city!
The Bongo Room in Wicker Park. Another place with a long wait, but you'll leave feeling so happy! Great French toast!

Thank you Tim! Great feedback! I need a local to pal around with to explore with. LOL. then burn off the food! LOL! Thank you again!

scarletknight_84 5 Reviews 434 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Some favorites

Lots of great food in Chicago.

Some favorites in or near the loop:
Quartinos - Italian, small plates, (River North) - another small plates place was already mentioned and is also good - Purple Pig
Wishbone - Southern, great breakfast/brunch (West of the loop)
Slurping Turtle - Noodle bowls (River North)
Russian Tea Time - a bit pricey, but great food (Loop, near Art Institute)
Hot Wok Cool Sushi - assortment of Asian cuisines (Michigan Ave in the loop)
Emils - Spanish tapas (River North -Ohio Ave) - There's also an Armenian place on Ohio, don't recall the name that was good but inexpensive.
Catch 35 - pricey but good seafood (north Wacker Dr in Loop)
Murphy's Pub - basic, reasonably priced Irish-American food (loop)

Enjoy.

ROGM 388 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Food Hot Spots.

Harry Carey's Restaurant. Kinzie / Dearborn Streets

Bin 36 and House Of Blues. Marina City Towers.

Gino's East Pizza. Superior Street East of Michigan Ave.

Pizano's Pizza. Across from Milenium Park.

Tobi Telford See my TER Reviews 392 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Last time I was there I had some AMAZING Indian food.

I believe the place was called Gaylord's? (correct me if I'm wrong, locals)

My lazy ass got that shit delivered like three times. Their garlic naan was to die for.

ed2000 31 Reviews 355 reads

posted 13 years ago

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I need an education. Every time I've had Indian, it's the same, brown curry gravy.

What am I missing?

dynojr 31 Reviews 350 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Re: favorite spots

Those are great choices. Too many places to list for great food, and it's too broad of a question so I'll just recommend the better view-

Try Terzo Piano at the Art Institute. I can't comment on the food as I've only had drinks (but the food looks great), and you'll have to check to see what tables are available in the winter, but I can tell you in the summer the views are some of the best in the city. You are in the middle of Millenium Park with the skyline backdrop, and you get free admission to one of the world's best art museums after dinner.

Posted By: kavitaflowers

Girl and the goat, binny chophouse, and purple pig(a little small and crowded but fun)

closer to the skyline
Nomi and Cape Cod

I never had their food but they have a beautiful skyline view and strong drinks!
John Hancock

Hope it helps.

Tobi Telford See my TER Reviews 329 reads

posted 13 years ago

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Try some saag paneer with garlic naan. You can thank me later. -e-

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HangingwithBears 360 reads

posted 13 years ago

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That's the place

And congrats on your cast iron stomach, lol. I did lunch at Gaylord's once and thought I was gonna die. The Indian guy I was with was laughing his ass off as I sampled all the wrong foods.