Current Events > Going to Chicago this weekend. Where should I eat, drink, and go?

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billcom6
08/01/18 9:04:42 PM
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My only real plan is to hit a bunch of breweries then go to the Yankee White Sox game on Monday.

I have been there a bunch before so I have been a lot of places but I am open to all recommendations.
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billcom6
08/02/18 11:47:58 AM
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lww99
08/02/18 11:49:18 AM
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Any deep dish pizza obviously.

I remember going to this rooftop bar, and my friends and I all fell in love with this Russian waitress. She was perfect.
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Flockaveli
08/02/18 11:54:53 AM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFgbU2CwGpE" data-time="

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Reis
08/02/18 11:55:32 AM
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lww99 posted...
Any deep dish pizza obviously.

you mean a casserole
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lww99
08/02/18 12:02:50 PM
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Reis posted...
lww99 posted...
Any deep dish pizza obviously.

you mean a casserole

Pizzarole

Wait...
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billcom6
08/02/18 11:13:50 PM
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Flockaveli posted...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFgbU2CwGpE" data-time="

This will come in handy when I go to the game, thanks.
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Muffinz0rz
08/02/18 11:17:18 PM
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Oh hey, I'm going to Chicago tomorrow too!

I was there for work a few months ago and got Lou Malnati's Pizza. Here was my review:

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Cheater87
08/02/18 11:19:11 PM
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I just came back from there I LOVED Pequods Pizza also there is a cool free zoo there.
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muchdran
08/02/18 11:19:49 PM
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Stay in your hotel
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DemonBuffet
08/02/18 11:21:10 PM
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Dont go
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Star_Spirit
08/02/18 11:24:14 PM
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I lived in Chicago for 28 years. The best speciality there isn't deep dish - it's the Italian beef sandwich. Johnnys is the best but there's only 2 locations in the suburbs. Buona Beef is a decent runner up. Some places have terrible beefs. Some people love Portillos. It's decent.
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0AbsoluteZero0
08/02/18 11:24:38 PM
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@FLUFFYGERM
@dolomedes

Can probably help out
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Star_Spirit
08/02/18 11:25:06 PM
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lww99 posted...
Reis posted...
lww99 posted...
Any deep dish pizza obviously.

you mean a casserole

Pizzarole

Wait...

HURR DURR MEMES TOLD ME THAT CHICAGO PIZZA IS JUST PIE

fuck off
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Flockaveli
08/02/18 11:25:56 PM
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Cheater87 posted...
I just came back from there I LOVED Pequods Pizza also there is a cool free zoo there.

Duuude you should have gone to Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder theyre right outside of the Lincoln Park Zoo. They have this signature dish called a Pizza Pot Pie, ridiculous. Only in Chicago. Skip the deep dish and eat that.
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darkprince45
08/02/18 11:30:01 PM
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Obviously portillo's, alinea is the best restaurant in Chicago. Everest, rpm steak, rpm Italian, Giordanos, theres an amazing sandwich place I can't remember the name that was on man vs tv right but Wrigley field. Summer house, osteria via stato, shaws crab house

Ask me anything about food. I know it all. Before I moved from Chicago I worked in my moms company that did refrigeration for the top restaurants in Chicago. I know all the restaurants, people that work there etc..
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billcom6
08/02/18 11:31:52 PM
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I just at Portillos in Indy a few weeks ago.

I'll be staying in Lakeview and hanging around there and Lincoln Park mostly.
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Supra574
08/02/18 11:32:18 PM
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we have great hotdogs if you like hotdogs as well, but if you wanna be touristy and if it aligns with your interests i would visit the planetarium or even a museum or the shedd if you got time.
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Star_Spirit
08/02/18 11:38:08 PM
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Supra574 posted...
we have great hotdogs if you like hotdogs as well, but if you wanna be touristy and if it aligns with your interests i would visit the planetarium or even a museum or the shedd if you got time.

something about ketchup
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FLUFFYGERM
08/02/18 11:39:10 PM
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Aurelio's Pizza
Pequod's
Jimmy's Red Hots
Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant
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FLUFFYGERM
08/02/18 11:39:32 PM
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Also, you don't put ketchup on hotdogs.
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SideshowBob311
08/02/18 11:39:57 PM
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billcom6 posted...
I just at Portillos in Indy a few weeks ago.

I'll be staying in Lakeview and hanging around there and Lincoln Park mostly.


If you like sushi, Toro is on Clark, right in the middle of Lincoln Park and is really solid.
https://www.torosushichicagoil.com/

If you're looking for something a little more upscale without melting your wallet, Tango Sur is an outstanding Argentinian steak house in Wrigleyville.
https://tangosurgrill.com/

If you like beer and don't mind a 5-10 minute Uber, Hopleaf in Andersonville has a ridiculous beer list and great food.
https://www.hopleafbar.com/

Also worth noting:
- Lincoln Park Zoo is free, and awesome. Good place to kill time during the day.
- If you want/need to try deep dish, Pequod's in Lincoln Park is your best bet.
- Malort is revolting. Do not let anyone talk you into taking a shot of it.
- If you go to the Wiener Circle after 10pm, the staff will curse at you. It's expected and you're allowed to curse back. Do not order a chocolate shake.
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Vikilla4V
08/02/18 11:41:05 PM
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go backpacking in englewood
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Gafemage
08/02/18 11:41:48 PM
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@FLUFFYGERM posted...
Aurelio's Pizza

I feel blessed living *relatively* close to the only Aurelio's location in Minnesota. It's probably not quite as good Aurelio's in Chicago, but just having one is good enough.
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FLUFFYGERM
08/02/18 11:43:05 PM
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Vikilla4V posted...
go backpacking in englewood


lmao (TC don't go to Englewood unless you want to get robbed and shot)

Also, I know it's controversial but I like me some Giordanos deep dish.
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TheGoldenEel
08/02/18 11:56:14 PM
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Have you been to Kumas?

If not I highly recommend it. If so you already know
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darkprince45
08/02/18 11:57:07 PM
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I second Kumas my God
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billcom6
08/02/18 11:58:39 PM
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Kuma's has been a place I have wanted to go for awhile so I will put that high on my list.
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Star_Spirit
08/03/18 12:00:46 AM
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You better put italian beef high on your god damn list
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Flockaveli
08/03/18 12:01:27 AM
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Italian Beef = Chicago.

Let the kids enjoy the deep dish.
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SideshowBob311
08/03/18 12:13:05 AM
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billcom6 posted...
Kuma's has been a place I have wanted to go for awhile so I will put that high on my list.


If you're going to do Kuma's, go to the original up on Belmont Ave. in Avondale. The Lincoln Park location was awful...it might even be shut down at this point.

Also, if they still have the White Zombie, it's one of the best things I've ever eaten. 10oz Beef Patty, Smoked Duck Bacon, White Cheddar, Trio of Sauted Mushrooms, White Truffle Aioli, Fried Shallot.
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Gafemage
08/03/18 12:15:07 AM
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@SideshowBob311 posted...
billcom6 posted...
Kuma's has been a place I have wanted to go for awhile so I will put that high on my list.


If you're going to do Kuma's, go to the original up on Belmont Ave. in Avondale. The Lincoln Park location was awful...it might even be shut down at this point.

According to Yelp, it is. lol:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kumas-too-chicago
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TheGoldenEel
08/03/18 12:17:37 AM
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SideshowBob311 posted...
billcom6 posted...
Kuma's has been a place I have wanted to go for awhile so I will put that high on my list.


If you're going to do Kuma's, go to the original up on Belmont Ave. in Avondale. The Lincoln Park location was awful...it might even be shut down at this point.

Also, if they still have the White Zombie, it's one of the best things I've ever eaten. 10oz Beef Patty, Smoked Duck Bacon, White Cheddar, Trio of Sauted Mushrooms, White Truffle Aioli, Fried Shallot.


I always preferred the Lincoln Park one just because it was easy to get a table there
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DifferentialEquation
08/03/18 12:18:39 AM
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http://chicago.alegriasseafood.com/menus
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SideshowBob311
08/03/18 12:23:07 AM
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Gafemage posted...
@SideshowBob311 posted...
billcom6 posted...
Kuma's has been a place I have wanted to go for awhile so I will put that high on my list.


If you're going to do Kuma's, go to the original up on Belmont Ave. in Avondale. The Lincoln Park location was awful...it might even be shut down at this point.

According to Yelp, it is. lol:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/kumas-too-chicago


I think it's closed. It's not listed on the Kuma's website anymore.
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billcom6
08/03/18 12:25:46 AM
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There are two Kumas, the original and one in the west loop.
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Bloodychess
08/03/18 12:25:53 AM
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Vikilla4V posted...
go backpacking in englewood

Afterwards hit up Little Village while wearing a MAGA hat
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Dark_SilverX
08/03/18 12:29:05 AM
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chicago is a great place. its like 4th of july there everyday
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Muffinz0rz
08/03/18 12:38:50 AM
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Dark_SilverX posted...
chicago is a great place. its like 4th of july there everyday

Can't wait to listen to the fireworks!!!
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Vikilla4V
08/03/18 1:40:56 AM
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tc you might need protection if you're going to a lot of the food places everyone is talking about itt

look for a hired bodyguard group called the "people nation", pay them $50 an hour and you'll be safe
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darkprince45
08/03/18 1:42:19 AM
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Theres also another kumas out in the burbs
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08/03/18 1:42:55 AM
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Muffinz0rz
08/03/18 6:16:25 PM
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dolomedes posted...
i'm a scrawny-ass white boy with nerd glasses and live on the west side. chicago's fine if you aren't a prick.

i thought the south side was the problem
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Colorahdo
08/03/18 6:18:57 PM
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I thought seeing the south side of Chicago was cool. It really does look like the movies, and it's so big. And there are a lot of black people sitting on their porches watching you with mean looks on their face
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Muffinz0rz
08/03/18 6:22:03 PM
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Boy did we pick a shitty weekend to do Chicago

Supposed to be fucking 95 tomorrow and 93 Sunday, not to mention Lollapalooza is going on so there will surely be lots of shitty drunk people stumbling around
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Muffinz0rz
08/03/18 6:40:24 PM
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How is "Connie's Pizza?" We're a little bit south of all the cool places and this is the closest one
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