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    RG292419RG292419 Chicago Posts: 79
    mwplum said:

    How about Gus's fried chicken?

    Friendly suggestion that you instead hit Cemitas Puebla a block or so down from Gus's. The greenish sauce - so delish.
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    MK88178MK88178 Chicago Posts: 500
    My plan on Saturday is to hit up Small Cheval for lunch and a few pitchers either cocktails or beer. Move on to Hopewell brewing. Finish at Sluggers. Then sec 133 hotdogs with grilled onions,maybe a Doug's dog if that's open in the stadium.
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    SteffyLouSteffyLou Posts: 369
    edwho said:

    :ohstop:
    You forgot Submarine sandwiches + deep fried liver, gizzards and Cat Fish

    Mr. Beef on Orleans 666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 337-8500 (beef sand & hot dogs)
    Gino's East 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 266-3337 (deep dish pizza)
    Gyros On The Spit 2826 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 698-7999 (gyro's sand.)
    Harold’s Chicken Shack 636 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 362-0442 (deep fried greatness)
    Kuma's Corner 2900 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 604-8769 (hamburgers)
    Hero’s Submarine Sandwich Shop 3600 N Western Ave Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 327-6363 (sub sand)
    Fontano’s Subs 332 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 663-3061 (sub sand) :money:

    Kumas! Those burgers are fantastic. You guys are making me hungry. I want a gyro now. And a piece of Portillos Chocolate Cake.
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    Ray J. T.Ray J. T. Posts: 3,861
    MK88178 said:

    Ray J. T. said:

    HesCalledDyer said:

    Speedy, have you been to the Saved by the Bell pop-up restaurant? I think it's called Saved by the Max; I hear it's open thru the end of the month. I'm damn sure gonna try that out. And some Pequod's. And I need a replacement for Hot Doug's, too.

    I heard about this as well, was hoping to check it out at some point. Any reviews out there yet?
    From what I gathered from all my friends is that the place is cool to see but the food isn't the greatest. Basically you're going there for nostalgia only.
    I had a feeling this was the type of place you go once for the experience and the nostalgia. Never really set my expectations high on great food.
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    Foriginal SinForiginal Sin Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,748
    edited August 2016
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    Breakfast: Wake up and go to the hotel lobby..Get a Bloody Mary

    Lunch: Find a Portillos and get a Beef Sandwich, some Cheese Fries, and a Diet Coke

    Dinner: Go to Lou Malnatis and get a Deep Dish Sausage..Wash it down with a pitcher of Beer.

    Repeat this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

    I concur, except for the Diet Coke at lunch, the do sell schooners of beer at Portillos!
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    keelycankeelycan Via Chicago Posts: 409
    Someone say gyros?
    Best gyros in town!!
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    HesCalledDyerHesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,418
    Okay, okay... What about wings? I've done the damn Melnick's XXX (with ease), but I wanna know where the best wings in Chitown are?
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    bbisonbbison Posts: 219
    I won't make any proclamations of "best in town," but best gyros in the Wrigley vicinity are here: http://chicago.menupages.com/restaurants/windy-city-gyros/. They got way too much of my $$$ when I lived up the block.
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    mattcozmattcoz Chicago Posts: 2,160
    Too much good food to eat in one weekend. Hell, I live here and haven't come close to eating it all.
    muskydan said:

    To all you out of towners, if you want the best deep dish pan pizza in the world go to Pequads pizza. Sausage and Peporoni baby!!!

    Fixed, deep dish is entirely different.
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    stipe19stipe19 Posts: 237
    Wow there is someplace to eat in Chicago. Thanks for the info. I was going to brown bag it
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    Gtilley8Gtilley8 Detroit Posts: 985
    pjalive21 said:

    HesCalledDyer said:

    Speedy, have you been to the Saved by the Bell pop-up restaurant? I think it's called Saved by the Max; I hear it's open thru the end of the month. I'm damn sure gonna try that out. And some Pequod's. And I need a replacement for Hot Doug's, too.

    totally forgot about this pop up restaurant...definitely going to check it out when im up there for nostalgia sake :lol:

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    kramer73kramer73 Posts: 2,599
    F Me In The Brain said:

    I call taking a gigantic, explosive, bowl destroying dump....Taking a Lou.
    This is named after what happened after digesting at least a pitcher of beer and a personal pizza at Lous. Goddamn holy hell my stomach felt like I ate a five pound stick of butter and chased it with a quart of bacon grease.
    Just be warned that out of Towner's may not be up for a big Lou Malnati's pie....my advice would be to have a single piece.
    I love Chicago...and seeing Pearl Jam there was probably the most fun I've had on a trip there....but an evening was severely impacted by working to digest what passes for pizza there.
    I'm not the only person who has had this experience....still love you Chicago, I just happen to think your pizza is a potential bomb to the old stomach.

    Thin crust.
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    kramer73kramer73 Posts: 2,599
    mwplum said:

    How about Gus's fried chicken? I know it's a chain, but that was the best meal I ate while seeing PJ in Memphis 2014, and with no locations on the west coast, we are definitely going to make it a priority in Chicago!

    where is the Chicago location?
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    edwhoedwho Posts: 811
    kramer73 said:

    Thin crust.

    If you must – TRY :) Pat’s Pizza 2679 N Lincoln (773) 248-0168 or 628 S Clark St (312) 427-2320



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    glennb2112glennb2112 memphis Posts: 247
    104 years and counting said:

    Here's a tip for you out of towners; make sure you ask for extra ketchup on your hot dog......

    now that's classic
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    glennb2112glennb2112 memphis Posts: 247
    edwho said:

    :ohstop:
    You forgot Submarine sandwiches + deep fried liver, gizzards and Cat Fish

    Mr. Beef on Orleans 666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 337-8500 (beef sand & hot dogs)
    Gino's East 162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 266-3337 (deep dish pizza)
    Gyros On The Spit 2826 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 698-7999 (gyro's sand.)
    Harold’s Chicken Shack 636 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 362-0442 (deep fried greatness)
    Kuma's Corner 2900 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 604-8769 (hamburgers)
    Hero’s Submarine Sandwich Shop 3600 N Western Ave Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 327-6363 (sub sand)
    Fontano’s Subs 332 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 663-3061 (sub sand) :money:

    Hero's is a must and on the corner of Western and ADDISON. If you are travelling from the interstate you will pass it in about 1 1/2 miles. Will be on the left when you approach the HUGE high school (Lane) on the right which takes up 4 city blocks.
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    Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,954
    HesCalledDyer said:

    Okay, okay... What about wings? I've done the damn Melnick's XXX (with ease), but I wanna know where the best wings in Chitown are?

    yeah Melnick's are great...I didn't get the XXX but very good wings.
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    blango88blango88 Chicago Posts: 28
    HesCalledDyer said:

    Okay, okay... What about wings? I've done the damn Melnick's XXX (with ease), but I wanna know where the best wings in Chitown are?

    Bird's Nest
    2500 N. Southport

    and they are only 50cents on Thursday and Sundays
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    Vedderman23Vedderman23 Posts: 855
    Coming in Friday and staying down in the Loop area, as the wife and I have never been to Chicago. I'm a beer fiend, just checking to see of Howells and Hood is as good as some of the reviews I have read. I wouldn't mind trying to hit up Half Acre at some point as well.
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    Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,736
    Vedderman23 said:

    Coming in Friday and staying down in the Loop area, as the wife and I have never been to Chicago. I'm a beer fiend, just checking to see of Howells and Hood is as good as some of the reviews I have read. I wouldn't mind trying to hit up Half Acre at some point as well.

    Half Acre is great. Try checking out Revolution Brewing too....great brewery with so many good beers.
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    Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,736
    edwho said:

    kramer73 said:

    Thin crust.

    If you must – TRY :) Pat’s Pizza 2679 N Lincoln (773) 248-0168 or 628 S Clark St (312) 427-2320



    Pat's thin crust is the best. Used to order it all the time when I lived near the location on Lincoln.
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    RG292419RG292419 Chicago Posts: 79
    Vedderman23 said:

    I'm a beer fiend

    Sorry, I've not been to Howells and Hood. However, you might want to check out Hopleaf, which is just a few red line stops north of Wrigley, maybe you can work a pre-show lunch or dinner.

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    QuarterToTenQuarterToTen Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,626
    SPEEDY MCCREADY said:

    Breakfast: Wake up and go to the hotel lobby..Get a Bloody Mary

    Lunch: Find a Portillos and get a Beef Sandwich, some Cheese Fries, and a Diet Coke

    Dinner: Go to Lou Malnatis and get a Deep Dish Sausage..Wash it down with a pitcher of Beer.

    Repeat this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

    And let's not forget dessert.

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    HoccapukHoccapuk Posts: 498
    Al's beef as well
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    my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    Gus's Fried Chicken in Memphis was life changing....
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    chiwhitesoxchiwhitesox Chicago Posts: 696
    Vedderman23 said:

    Coming in Friday and staying down in the Loop area, as the wife and I have never been to Chicago. I'm a beer fiend, just checking to see of Howells and Hood is as good as some of the reviews I have read. I wouldn't mind trying to hit up Half Acre at some point as well.

    Yeah it's decent. Been there for lunch and after work drinks. Right off of Michigan and the river.

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    CooterCooter Posts: 153
    This whole thread mixed with the comment in the Fenway 1 fanview about fan club members needing to mix in a salad every now and then has me rolling.

    As someone who recently lost over 100 pounds, I'm going to eat like my former fat ass self this weekend. As much as like the Southern cuisine down here in Nashville, there's nothing quite like a Chicago dog and pizza. mmm.
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    pearlgirl52pearlgirl52 At a Pearl Jam show, hopefully. Posts: 653
    Garrett popcorn for dessert/unhealthy snack. There's a line outside the door.
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    Gtilley8Gtilley8 Detroit Posts: 985
    Cooter said:

    This whole thread mixed with the comment in the Fenway 1 fanview about fan club members needing to mix in a salad every now and then has me rolling.

    As someone who recently lost over 100 pounds, I'm going to eat like my former fat ass self this weekend. As much as like the Southern cuisine down here in Nashville, there's nothing quite like a Chicago dog and pizza. mmm.

    I've mixed in a salad for about 2 months now, just for the reason you're talking about.
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    RE4790RE4790 Posts: 795
    Vedderman23 said:

    I'm a beer fiend, just checking to see of Howells and Hood is as good as some of the reviews I have read.

    This is at the top of my list too, I expect to be there a bit Friday depending on the weather.
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