Restaurant recommendation in Chicago for PJ20

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  • NHiding
    NHiding Posts: 1,911
    For all you veggies out there, The Chicago Diner is awesome! http://www.veggiediner.com/wp/
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,935
    Sawyer wrote:
    'Oven Pizza and Grinder Company' on Clark......do not miss it...trust me


    Man Sawyer, you really do love that place huh?
  • Sawyer
    Sawyer Posts: 2,411
    Indifference71 wrote:
    Sawyer wrote:
    'Oven Pizza and Grinder Company' on Clark......do not miss it...trust me


    Man Sawyer, you really do love that place huh?


    its a staple bro.......the place is so unique and so damn good
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,935
    Sawyer wrote:
    Indifference71 wrote:
    Sawyer wrote:
    'Oven Pizza and Grinder Company' on Clark......do not miss it...trust me


    Man Sawyer, you really do love that place huh?


    its a staple bro.......the place is so unique and so damn good

    Yeah, I can't disagree with you on that. It is pretty damn good. You live in the area around there?
  • 81
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    Indifference71 wrote:
    the sausage patty!!


    :lol:
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  • Mitch8415
    Mitch8415 Posts: 227
    Pizza: Lou Malnati's, Uno's, Pequod's
    Steak: Chicago Chop House (No idea why you'd go to Ruth's Chris in Chicago... W.T.F.)
    Seafood: Joe's Stone Crab or Shaw's Crab House
    Italian: Mia Francesca
    Beer/Pork: The Publican
    Greatest Sandwich Ever Made: Silver Palm (google No Reservations and Three Little Pigs Chicago... I've had it, and it's freaking awesome)
    Best Beer Selection: The Map Room, Hopleaf, or Sheffield's

    Other Good Spots:
    Hugo's Frog Bar
    The Purple Pig
    Gene and Georgetti's
    Deleece Grillpub
    Weber Grill (good lunch spot)
    Salpicon (upscale Mexican)
    Roy's (Japanese/Hawaiian/Seafood fusion)
    Sappori Trattoria (good affordable Italian joint)
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  • Sawyer
    Sawyer Posts: 2,411
    Northern burbs...Long Grove area but frequent it after Cub games
  • GivenToLukinKP
    GivenToLukinKP Chicago Posts: 3,076
    Indifference71 wrote:
    Sawyer wrote:
    'Oven Pizza and Grinder Company' on Clark......do not miss it...trust me


    Man Sawyer, you really do love that place huh?

    That place is OK, its got a kind of unique way of making pizza (not that its complicated or really crazy ridiculously tasty though...) but its a small, crowded and kinda dirty feeling. I would not classify this place anywhere near a "special birthday dinner for my wife" kinda place. AT ALL. I dont know what kind of girl your wife is, but from your description of what you want and what you guys like in San Diego...I have to say don't do the birthday dinner here. Maybe a lunch. If you do go there, get the Mediterranean bread.

    my vote is Topo (mexican) or Spiagga (italian)...
    Makes much more sense...

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  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,245
    http://www.yelp.com/c/chicago/restaurants

    just another source of info to consider
  • SVRDhand13
    SVRDhand13 Posts: 27,020
    Good idea for a thread :thumbup:.
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  • Sawyer
    Sawyer Posts: 2,411
    Kumas for the best burger lunch you ever had too
  • Mamasan23
    Mamasan23 Posts: 16,390
    Mitch8415 wrote:
    Steak: Chicago Chop House (No idea why you'd go to Ruth's Chris in Chicago... W.T.F.))

    To each their own dude.
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  • Mitch8415
    Mitch8415 Posts: 227
    GivenToLukinKP wrote:
    Indifference71 wrote:
    Sawyer wrote:
    'Oven Pizza and Grinder Company' on Clark......do not miss it...trust me


    Man Sawyer, you really do love that place huh?

    That place is OK, its got a kind of unique way of making pizza (not that its complicated or really crazy ridiculously tasty though...) but its a small, crowded and kinda dirty feeling. I would not classify this place anywhere near a "special birthday dinner for my wife" kinda place. AT ALL. I dont know what kind of girl your wife is, but from your description of what you want and what you guys like in San Diego...I have to say don't do the birthday dinner here. Maybe a lunch. If you do go there, get the Mediterranean bread.

    my vote is Topo (mexican) or Spiagga (italian)...

    Haven't been to Spiaggia yet, but did go to Terzo Piano in the Art Institute (same chef) last year for lunch. It was interesting... but good.
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    ~ Wrigley Field 8/20/16 ~ Wrigley Field 8/18/18 ~ Wrigley Field 8/20/18 ~
    ~ Fenway Park 9/4/18 ~ Denver 9/22/22 ~ Ft. Worth 9/12/23 ~ Wrigley Field 8/29/24 ~
    ~ Hollywood 8/24/25 ~
  • Mitch8415
    Mitch8415 Posts: 227
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    Mitch8415 wrote:
    Steak: Chicago Chop House (No idea why you'd go to Ruth's Chris in Chicago... W.T.F.))

    To each their own dude.

    Not the point. You can get Ruth's Chris in Indianapolis, or KC, or some other city. It's a huge chain. Why wouldn't you want an authentic Chicago Steak House if you are going that route?
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    ~ Wrigley Field 8/20/16 ~ Wrigley Field 8/18/18 ~ Wrigley Field 8/20/18 ~
    ~ Fenway Park 9/4/18 ~ Denver 9/22/22 ~ Ft. Worth 9/12/23 ~ Wrigley Field 8/29/24 ~
    ~ Hollywood 8/24/25 ~
  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    Mitch8415 wrote:
    Steak: Chicago Chop House (No idea why you'd go to Ruth's Chris in Chicago... W.T.F.))

    To each their own dude.


    no doubt....truely, the best steak in chicago is typically found on my grill. :P melt in your mouth good.
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  • Mitch8415
    Mitch8415 Posts: 227
    81 wrote:
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    Mitch8415 wrote:
    Steak: Chicago Chop House (No idea why you'd go to Ruth's Chris in Chicago... W.T.F.))

    To each their own dude.


    no doubt....truely, the best steak in chicago is typically found on my grill. :P melt in your mouth good.

    This is another good point. Though I'd argue mine is better . ;)
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    ~ Wrigley Field 8/20/16 ~ Wrigley Field 8/18/18 ~ Wrigley Field 8/20/18 ~
    ~ Fenway Park 9/4/18 ~ Denver 9/22/22 ~ Ft. Worth 9/12/23 ~ Wrigley Field 8/29/24 ~
    ~ Hollywood 8/24/25 ~
  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    Mitch8415 wrote:
    This is another good point. Though I'd argue mine is better . ;)


    :lol:

    steak off at PJ20...
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  • MSnider44
    MSnider44 San Diego Posts: 746
    I'll do some research and let everyone know when I make a res in a couple weeks. Awesome info from everyone. I've never wanted a summer to go by so fast as this one coming up....
  • Get_Right
    Get_Right Posts: 14,245
    81 wrote:

    no doubt....truely, the best steak in chicago is typically found on my grill. :P melt in your mouth good.
    if you know what you are doing no doubt

    Except for the wagyu I have had in Japan that is.
    http://www.thewagyubeef.com/ :o :shock:
  • derbydave
    derbydave Columbus, OH Posts: 11,254
    Indifference wrote:
    Alinea.

    I've had the pleasure to dine at Alinea twice and have to agree with you!!

    http://www.alinea-restaurant.com/

    It was also named "The Best Restaurant in North America" & #6 in the World by Restaurant Magazine!!

    http://www.theworlds50best.com/awards/1-50-winners/alinea

    Grant Achatz is the Chef and has just opened a new restaurant called "Next" & a bar called "The Aviary"
    You have to buy tickets to get into Next!! :ugeek:
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