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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Ok, so we're going to Chicago next week.
We'll be getting there 6/26 (fri) and we'll be leaving 7/01 (wed).

We're huge food freaks & we need to know all the good places to eat.

We'll definitely be attending the Taste of Chicago.

Thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PERFECT Z28
Ok, so we're going to Chicago next week.
We'll be getting there 6/26 (fri) and we'll be leaving 7/01 (wed).

We're huge food freaks & we need to know all the good places to eat.

We'll definitely be attending the Taste of Chicago.

Thanks in advance.
Well....if you are attending the Taste, then there is a bit of everything there w/o having to hunt them out in the city Wear comfy shoes. Early hours are ok but evening hours are best for weather-related reasons.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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Mmm can't wait 'til the Taste.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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taste of chicago= wallet in front pocket
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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It is a rip. Just buy enough tickets to have a complete meal. Try to hold off on the booze and go to a bar later.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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David Burkes if you dont mind spending some serious cash for a great steak.
Good food in China town, little italy, heart of italy, greek town, pilsen.
Great pizza, and all kinds. Great Lake Pie in Andersonville was rated best pizza in America by GQ- its really good. There are alwasy the stand bys too. Some of the best places are buried and unknown to non natives. What kind of food in particular?
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by BadBandit69
taste of chicago= wallet in front pocket
True story, keep your girl close and your money closer.

What I did last year was ate when I got there, than waited till about the end, and most of the vendors were giving away food
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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mmmmm greek town the parthenon best lamb ever
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http://www.portillos.com/
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Originally Posted by 98blueSScamaro
Good stuff!

Originally Posted by Hippi
mmmmm greek town the parthenon best lamb ever
Nah, I like Roditys better.
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Gene & Judes that is all.
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well hell you want to play hotdog wars Nanna's in hanover
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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R.J. Grunts just north of downtown. Great food all around and neat atmosphere. Plus, it won't take a hit to your wallet. Best burger I've ever had.

http://www.rjgruntschicago.com/
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Almost every time I spend a day in the city I hit up J's Dawgs. I can't tell ya' right where it's located, but it's by the Bentley dealership. (How could I forget the cars there, LP640, F430, and the list goes on )

Anyhoo, they have some good old fashion grilled food. Good burgers and dogs, heard their gyro's aren't that great, good grilled chicken, mmm. And all very inexpensive.

And Rob, x2 on Portillos. J's is pretty much the same food except for the pasta.
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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Fogo De Chao

Shaller's

Portillo's

Rockit Bar

R.J. Grunts

....so many more...
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by mzoomora
David Burkes if you dont mind spending some serious cash for a great steak.
Good food in China town, little italy, heart of italy, greek town, pilsen.
Great pizza, and all kinds. Great Lake Pie in Andersonville was rated best pizza in America by GQ- its really good. There are alwasy the stand bys too. Some of the best places are buried and unknown to non natives. What kind of food in particular?

I've been to David Burkes in VEGAS, best steak I've ever had...$65 for a 16 oz ribeye only (and thats 'cause it was on special that night! lol)...but it was definitely worth it.

I'm gonna google all of these places ya'll are mentioning and try'em all!


Any bars ya'll recommend?
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go to 11th street cafe... its good
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What kind of food are you guys looking to eat?
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SchultzLT1
Fogo De Chao

Shaller's

Portillo's

Rockit Bar

R.J. Grunts

....so many more...
Mmmmm.....Fogo's
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