The official where to eat in Chicago thread!

[rc0032]

Post it up guys. I will take all of the selections and add them to the first post so people won’t have to sift through the entire thread for good places.

[RaGe]

McDonalds?

[hammerhead]

i went to Chicago for the first time this past summer. Hugo's Frog Bar was my favorite

[heightsgtltd]

Good idea rehabcola

Maybe you can divide it in the first post by type of food, etc.etc.

[rc0032]

i went to Chicago for the first time this past summer. Hugo's Frog Bar was my favorite
Strange; never been and I typically avoid seafood unless I'm near a coast. Whats was good about it?

Good idea rehabcola

Maybe you can divide it in the first post by type of food, etc.etc.
I will when the more places rolling in :)

[jim1969]

I forgot the name. It's an excellent French restaurant across from Oprah's studio.

[digitator]

The Twisted Spoke. Food is standard (but good) pub fare, but they have the best Bloody Mary's in the world, hands down - with a garnish that should qualify as an appetizer by itself. Saturday night Smut & Eggs isn't too bad, either. ;)

http://www.twistedspoke.com

[coxx]

Harry Caray's was good when I was out there. $$$$ but good

http://www.harrycarays.com/restaurants_chicago.html

& we got to see Aramis Ramirez while we were there :lol:

[coxx]

what about that place we ate at late night RC?

[rc0032]

Ya they got closed down again by the dumpster patrol...good at 4am but not any other time :lol: :hide:

[coxx]

Ya they got closed down again by the dumpster patrol...good at 4am but not any other time :lol: :hide:
:lol::lol: it was good enough for me

[fweasel]

A few of my favorites:
The Sausage Superstore (http://www.hotdougs.com/)
encased meat emporium
Kumas Corner (http://www.kumas-corner.com/)
heavy metal hamburgers
Portillo's (http://www.portillos.com/portillos/)
dog's & italian beef
WC Lounge (http://www.whitecastle.com/)
sex on a bun
Mr. Beef (http://chicago.metromix.com/restaurants/italian_beef/mr-beef-river-north/135283/content)
italian beef
Cafe Bolero (http://www.cafebolero.net/)
cuban
Greek Islands (http://www.greekislands.net/contact/contact.html)
best spot in greektown
Piazza Bella (http://www.piazzabella.com/)
neighborhood italian
D'Agostino's Pizza (http://www.dagostinospizza.com/)
cracker crust, sweet sauce pizza

[Bbc84]

House of sushi and noodles, cheap All you can eat rolls.
Chinatown food is good
Song Do in Chicago for Korean BBQ
Garden Buffet for Korean BBQ too.
Hmart Food Court
Mitsuwa Food court
Tensuke Food court

[fweasel]

House of sushi and noodles, cheap All you can eat rolls.
Chinatown food is good
Song Do in Chicago for Korean BBQ
Garden Buffet for Korean BBQ too.
Hmart Food Court
Mitsuwa Food court
Tensuke Food court
I'm guessing you're spanish...

[Bbc84]

Im chinese lol

[f1anatic]

Cafe Matou @ Bucktown
Tucci Bennuch @ Gold Coast
Bapi Italian Ristorante - Arlington Hts
Marcello's Father & Son - North Ave
Celtic Knot - Evanston

Pita Inn - Dempster

Cafe Metropolis - Great Coffee (brew it in front of you) Granville & Sheridan

I have an entire issue of Chicago Magazine with fine dining and foods

Oh there is an excellent Cuban Restaurant at about mid way between Fullerton and Armitage, on Western - on the right side when heading south

[fweasel]

Oh there is an excellent Cuban Restaurant at about mid way between Fullerton and Armitage, on Western - on the right side when heading south
See post 12

[f1anatic]

Yeah Cafe Bolero indeed !

[rc0032]

Interesting...
http://www.choosechicago.com/

[cmraman]

Frontera Grill...Prima Vera...Italian Village...Billy Goat Tavern...Star of Siam...Ed Debevics...Chicago Chop House...Gene and Georgetti's...

[f1anatic]

Truth is, most people use www.metromix.com
Actually any tourist coming to Chicago should use Metromix - my opinion.

[rc0032]

Sorry posted the wrong link...try this one...www.choosechicago.com/eatitup (http://www.choosechicago.com/eatitup)

[coxx]

I'm definitely gonna come out to Chi again this summer Ricardo

[rc0032]

Anyone know a good fondue place?

[fweasel]

the ghey house (may want to check the spelling on that one)

[rc0032]

Link?

We were talking about fondue the other day. Its either that or Cafe Bolero. Its V-day Sat for us :)

[fweasel]

http://www.gejascafe.com/

[rc0032]

Booked like a mofo...Cafe Bolero it is!

[coxx]

can I cum come?

[fweasel]

Booked like a mofo...Cafe Bolero it is!
I recommend the Boliche (beef stuffed with ham) or the Miami sandwich (cuban sandwich w/ bacon). Fried plantains and empanadas are my favorite apps. Obviously, mohitos aren't optional. I've heard positive things about the sangria, but have never ordered it myself.

[rc0032]

I give it a 6.5/10 good but not GREAT!

You guys should try this place. Similar food but better ;)
http://www.lastablas.com/

[heightsgtltd]

Did you get lucky?

[fweasel]

I give it a 6.5/10 good but not GREAT!

You guys should try this place. Similar food but better ;)
http://www.lastablas.com/Eh, you and I should not eat together, very differing tastes.:lol: I hate Las Tablas, two terrible meals there, for all parties involved. Tango Sur on Southport on the otherhand, that was good south american steak.

[rc0032]

Us not eating together is a given ;) I like Las Tablas when I went. Cafe Bolero was ok but nothing special. The reviews on Tango Sur look good I might have to give it a try.

[fweasel]

Us not eating together is a given ;) I like Las Tablas when I went. Cafe Bolero was ok but nothing special. The reviews on Tango Sur look good I might have to give it a try.
Why bother, my recommendation is the kiss of death. Hittin' up the white castle for valentines day though. SHould be niiiiiiiiiice.

[f1anatic]

Ryan - or anyone - any great order/take-out beef steak places ?