Dinner in Chicago
Hey there, The Magic Internet Machine!
I’m going to be in Chicago with my son and parents next Wednesday. We fly in to Midway in the middle of the afternoon and subsequently schlep out to Woodstock, IL for Thanksgiving and what have you. I’d like to stop for dinner in Chicago. Ideally it would be someplace casual enough for people in traveling clothes to stop in yet nice enough to be memorable. Local cuisine is greatly preferable. Where do you recommend? It’s been ten years since I’ve spent any amount of time in the city proper, so I’ve no idea of what’s good currently.
November 19th, 2005 at 3:14 pm
Unfortunately my only venture further than the Xanadu tunnel at O’Hare into Meat Packer of the World was the Museum of Science and Industry and deep-dish pizza from Uno’s (thanks Channel One Hacienda on Wheels).
My “sources” (read: user reviews) at my old haunt CitySearch tell me these might be worth checking out:
Miller’s Pub & Restaurant 134 S Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60603-5660
(312) 263-4988 “a blend of Greek, Italian and Midwest meat-and-potato dishes, all served hot, fast and in generous quantities.”
Top-Notch Beefburgers Inc. 2116 W 95th St Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 445-7218 Old-school ambience and specialty hamburgers draw locals to this 60-year-old South Side spot.
If you really want good (recent) advice, you shoul talk to Anna Marie.
November 20th, 2005 at 11:33 am
The Billy Goat Tavern is classic Chicago.
430 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 222-1525 Cross Street: Kinzie Street Directions: El: Red Line to Grand; bus: 3, 145, 146, 147, 151, 157 to Tribune Tower; 29, 65 to Lower Michigan Ave
November 22nd, 2005 at 7:09 pm
The best restaurant I ever went to in Chicago was Reza’s, which was a nice Mediterranean bistro that was quite vegetarian friendly. According to their website, there are three locations, two in Chicago itself. Also, Amanda lives in Chicago, if you’re interested.
Here’s the address for both of them.
Reza’s Restaurant 432 W. Ontario 312-664-4500
And also at: 5255 N Clark also Chicago 773-561-1898
Their website is http://www.rezasrestaurant.com
November 22nd, 2005 at 11:47 pm
Oh man. “Reza’s” is so close to “RZA’s,” which I would go to in a heartbeat!
November 23rd, 2005 at 2:29 pm
Oh, now that’d be THE place- RZA’s…. Reminds me of “Coffee and Cigarettes.” The sketch with RZA was my favorite of the whole flick.