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Discussion in 'Chicago' started by dromer, Feb 2, 2007.

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  1. dromer

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    #1 dromer, Feb 2, 2007
    I will be traveling to the city in mid February for the weekend. I would like recommendations for restaurants in the City. I live in LA and have never toured the town. I am looking for the " If you are ever in Chicago you must go to......... Restaurant."

    Any input will be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. johnei

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    #2 johnei, Feb 2, 2007
    Are you looking for good food or more of a Chicago institution type place?
     
  3. dromer

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    #3 dromer, Feb 2, 2007
    Hopefully Both !

    I would pass on a landmark if someone were to say " dont miss.... it's new " If I were to give advice to someone visiting LA I would recommend the IVY or NY: Peter Lugers

    Thanks
     
  4. ErikV10

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    #4 ErikV10, Feb 2, 2007
    "Tavern on Rush". Its a Steakhouse in Rush St. Been there couple of times.

    Besides thre restaurants, you can also check out Chicago Premium Outlet mall in Aurora.

    Have a safe trip!
     
  5. Townshend

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    #5 Townshend, Feb 2, 2007
    Ummm....

    PORTILLOS :D

    The original Unos as well, Foodlife is a great place to go for variety, Billy Goat Tavern, Ed Debeviks, Gene and Judes..all these are pretty Chicago classics. There are several others..
     
  6. jjmalez

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    #6 jjmalez, Feb 2, 2007
    "Catch 35" awesome seafood resturaunt @ 35 W Wacker Dr. Chicago IL
     
  7. Townshend

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    #7 Townshend, Feb 2, 2007
    That reminds me..Ron of Japan..also very good.
     
  8. allegretto

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    #8 allegretto, Feb 2, 2007

    So far the selections are not that impressive. What are you interested in???
     
  9. 575Mike

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    #9 575Mike, Feb 2, 2007
    Resi's Bierstube on Irving Park near Damen. Excellent German food! Good beer too!

    Cape Cod Room. It's in the Drake Hotel. Old restaurant, lot's of tradition. Never had a bad meal there. Love the atmosphere.

    The Pump Room. Excellent Steaks. Used to be "the place" to go for steaks. Lot's of photos of famous people on the wall.

    Gene & Georgetti's. I've taken my family there and it's great.

    The Palm in the Swiss Hotel. Have not been there for three or four years but when my office was close by, I would stop there mid week and really liked it. Excellent steaks and sea food.

    Mortons. Very good steaks.
     
  10. Blown Z

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    #10 Blown Z, Feb 2, 2007
    Maxwell St. Polish :D (even though it's not on Maxwell St. anymore...)
     
  11. EVILZ33

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    #11 EVILZ33, Feb 2, 2007
    go to gene and giorgetties its an italian place all the pro atheletes that come from outa town for games go there, also back in the day frank sinatra and the rest of the rat pack used to hang out there
     
  12. Blown Z

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    #12 Blown Z, Feb 2, 2007
    This thread now has me hungry for a Ricobene's breaded steak sandwich...
     
  13. Darolls

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    #13 Darolls, Feb 2, 2007
    I was there once.

    I think it's overrated and overcrowded.

    Never wanted to go back again!
     
  14. EVILZ33

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    #14 EVILZ33, Feb 2, 2007
    i know the owners daugher
     
  15. dromer

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    #15 dromer, Feb 5, 2007
    Thank you all for the advice. That's exactly what I was looking for. Sorry about the game yesterday. I was pulling for The Bears from sunny so. Cal.

    BTW: A group of 10 or so of us Ferrari guys traumatized Malibu on our way to lunch up the coast yesterday. 72F lunch on the beach. My old 12 hung in with the kiddies in the 430's
     
  16. KraigG

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    #16 KraigG, Feb 11, 2007
    wow..this thread made me hungry! You just can't beat the food in Chicago or it's environs....
     

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