I will wholeheartedly second the Portillo's nomination. Portillo's absolutely
rocks. They're fast, everything on the menu is good, and there are a number of
them around the area. One right downtown near Ontario and Wells -ish.....right
across from the Rock'n'Roll McDonald's.
Make sure you save some room for the chocolate cake - even if you're not big on
chocolate cake, this stuff is like sex. Sometimes better.
It's true -- there is absolutely no reason to settle for average food in
Chicago.
Paul
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AG Schnozz wrote:
> Jim Timpe wrote:
>
>>I'll be in that town all next week. Open to and looking for
>>suggestions (not equipment) on things I absolutely can't miss
>>seeing. I've never been.
>
> Downtown Chicago is unlike most any other city. Just the entire
> downtown is an attraction into itself. Bring your camera and
> take pictures of buildings and the lakeshore. Sunsets and
> sunrises rock.
Chicago's architecture is a good notch above that found in most big
cities. I took a class (in Schaumburg, actually) about a month ago
and wished I had had the time to take an architecture tour. I can't
vouch for these folks, but this is what I had in mind:
http://www.artexcursions.com/chicagotours.htm
[snip]
> As far as restaurants are concerned, Chicago is beyond... There
> is no excuse for eating at Perkins or Burger King.
100% correct. The only national chain at which I ate during the week
I was there was a Bahama Breeze. It was okay (think "Olive Garden
for the tropics"), but I'm sure a little digging around would result
in a _much_ better (and less-expensive) Caribbean restaurant in town.
I will particularly recommend the Italian Beef at Portillo's (don't
let the long lines scare you; it's one of the best-run restaurant
chains I have ever seen). And you probably cannot say you have been
to Chicago unless you've had a "Chicago dog" (unless, of course, you
don't eat meat).
Enjoy your stay!
Steve
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