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    slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,745
    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.

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    CM189191CM189191 Minneapolis via Chicago Posts: 6,793
    La Pasadita Burrito - one of my hangover or late night favorites!!

    "It’s a special kind of restaurant that can have three locations on the same block and keep them all in business."

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    mwplummwplum Posts: 1,509
    my2hands said:

    Gus's Fried Chicken in Memphis was life changing....

    I completely agree, it was as if I never had real fried chicken before!

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    MK88178MK88178 Chicago Posts: 495
    Indifference71 said:

    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.
    Off color and Hopewell are great breweries as well.
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    UmphreysJam34UmphreysJam34 Posts: 777
    No love for Giordanos? Also, what's the difference between Au Cheval and Small Cheval? I'm assuming Small is the quick service. I gotta try these burgers.
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    MK88178MK88178 Chicago Posts: 495
    edited August 2016
    UmphreysJam34 said:

    No love for Giordanos? Also, what's the difference between Au Cheval and Small Cheval? I'm assuming Small is the quick service. I gotta try these burgers.

    You hit it on the head. Au Cheval is a diner with a much larger menu and small Cheval is the burgers, fries, cocktails, beers and shakes. Huge patio as well at small.


    Chicagoans don't eat deep dish pizza. It's more of a tourist thing. We eat it when friends come in from out of town.
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    Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,949
    UmphreysJam34 said:

    No love for Giordanos? Also, what's the difference between Au Cheval and Small Cheval? I'm assuming Small is the quick service. I gotta try these burgers.

    I had Giordano's last time I visited. Got the thin crust (which is really more like regular crust) and a greek salad....was great. Had a few Goose Island Green Line Ales to wash it down.
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    Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Your Mom's Posts: 17,949
    MK88178 said:

    Indifference71 said:

    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.
    Off color and Hopewell are great breweries as well.
    We are going to visit Dry Hop on N Broadway. Not too far of a walk from our hotel.

    Has anyone been there? Reviews seem good.

    http://www.dryhopchicago.com/directions/
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)

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    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
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    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
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    UmphreysJam34UmphreysJam34 Posts: 777
    MK88178 said:

    UmphreysJam34 said:

    No love for Giordanos? Also, what's the difference between Au Cheval and Small Cheval? I'm assuming Small is the quick service. I gotta try these burgers.

    You hit it on the head. Au Cheval is a diner with a much larger menu and small Cheval is the burgers, fries, cocktails, beers and shakes. Huge patio as well at small.


    Chicagoans don't eat deep dish pizza. It's more of a tourist thing. We eat it when friends come in from out of town.
    I heard the bacon is the best. Only available at Au Cheval? Any difference in quality between the 2 locations? Thanks for the info.
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    cbbjrcbbjr Posts: 229
    MK88178 said:

    Indifference71 said:

    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.
    Off color and Hopewell are great breweries as well.
    Is Sheffield's the best place to go near Wrigley to find those breweries and maybe Three Floyds or Pipeworks?
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    MK88178MK88178 Chicago Posts: 495
    These guys have to be PJ fans..

    http://presenttensefineales.com/#beer
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    Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,736
    Gern Blansten said:

    MK88178 said:

    Indifference71 said:

    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.
    Off color and Hopewell are great breweries as well.
    We are going to visit Dry Hop on N Broadway. Not too far of a walk from our hotel.

    Has anyone been there? Reviews seem good.

    http://www.dryhopchicago.com/directions/
    Dryhop is really good. Really good beers and good food too. Definitely worth checking out.
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    MK88178MK88178 Chicago Posts: 495
    UmphreysJam34 said:

    MK88178 said:

    UmphreysJam34 said:

    No love for Giordanos? Also, what's the difference between Au Cheval and Small Cheval? I'm assuming Small is the quick service. I gotta try these burgers.

    You hit it on the head. Au Cheval is a diner with a much larger menu and small Cheval is the burgers, fries, cocktails, beers and shakes. Huge patio as well at small.


    Chicagoans don't eat deep dish pizza. It's more of a tourist thing. We eat it when friends come in from out of town.
    I heard the bacon is the best. Only available at Au Cheval? Any difference in quality between the 2 locations? Thanks for the info.
    They bacon is the same bacon only difference is at au Cheval it's a thicker cut and at the end the glaze it with maple it becomes candied in a way.
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    MalrothMalroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,485
    Ethnic foods. Pakistani. Brazilian. Indian. Thai. on and on.... Try something different!
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
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    TheGossmanTheGossman Posts: 1,120
    Anyone ever been to the silver palm? I remember seeing Anthony Bourdain eat a sandwich there called three little pigs which had a fried pork chop, ham, bacon, eggs and cheese. He called it the greatest sandwich in the US.
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    TheGossmanTheGossman Posts: 1,120
    Also who makes the best deep dish pizza in Chicago?
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    MK88178MK88178 Chicago Posts: 495
    cbbjr said:

    MK88178 said:

    Indifference71 said:

    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.
    Off color and Hopewell are great breweries as well.
    Is Sheffield's the best place to go near Wrigley to find those breweries and maybe Three Floyds or Pipeworks?
    Those are other good breweries. I'm not sure which bars carry what. I know some of them have tap rooms and stores to check out.
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    MK88178MK88178 Chicago Posts: 495
    Malroth said:

    Ethnic foods. Pakistani. Brazilian. Indian. Thai. on and on.... Try something different!

    For Indian go to cumin
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    MK88178MK88178 Chicago Posts: 495
    TheGossman said:

    Also who makes the best deep dish pizza in Chicago?

    Lou malinatis and Pequod's are the consistent favorites.
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    SomethingCreativeSomethingCreative Kazoo, MI Posts: 3,346
    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.

    My only question: Would an Irish Coffee be a suitable sub for the bloody mary?
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    StAmsar20StAmsar20 Bettendorf, Iowa Posts: 59
    Dont know if anyone has mentioned Eggsperience but it has some of the best pancakes I have ever tried. Good solid breakfast menu, fast service.
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    my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    mwplum said:

    my2hands said:

    Gus's Fried Chicken in Memphis was life changing....

    I completely agree, it was as if I never had real fried chicken before!

    Chicago: 847 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

    http://gusfriedchicken.com/chicago-illinois-location/
    and I haven't had real fried chicken since...
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    LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,069
    MK88178 said:

    These guys have to be PJ fans..

    http://presenttensefineales.com/#beer

    Have to be!!!
    ;)
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    mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 27,837
    gotta go to billy goat tavern!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
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    CM189191CM189191 Minneapolis via Chicago Posts: 6,793
    TheGossman said:

    Anyone ever been to the silver palm? I remember seeing Anthony Bourdain eat a sandwich there called three little pigs which had a fried pork chop, ham, bacon, eggs and cheese. He called it the greatest sandwich in the US.

    Silver Palm is ok, but I don't think that sandwich is actually on the menu. Check out Twisted Spoke nearby instead. Gloriously curated tap beer selection and good bar food.

    While you're in the neighborhood, swing by Bari Foods and pick up the the best Italian sandwich you'll ever have.
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    QuarterToTenQuarterToTen Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 3,626
    Malroth said:

    Ethnic foods. Pakistani. Brazilian. Indian. Thai. on and on.... Try something different!

    This joint is truly magnificent.

    http://www.rickbayless.com/restaurants/frontera-grill/
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    MK88178MK88178 Chicago Posts: 495
    mcgruff10 said:

    gotta go to billy goat tavern!

    Don't go there!
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    Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,736
    TheGossman said:

    Also who makes the best deep dish pizza in Chicago?

    Lou Malnati's is the best.
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    wall232wall232 New York Posts: 1,346
    Indifference71 said:

    TheGossman said:

    Also who makes the best deep dish pizza in Chicago?

    Lou Malnati's is the best.
    Been to Chicago a few times and tried most of them, Lou Malnati's is my hands down favorite.
    NYPJ
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    CM189191CM189191 Minneapolis via Chicago Posts: 6,793
    Indifference71 said:

    TheGossman said:

    Also who makes the best deep dish pizza in Chicago?

    Lou Malnati's is the best.
    Pequod's Pizza hands down.

    Lou Malnati's is also an acceptable answer.
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