foolnrain97 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hey you chicagoans....as mentioned in ummmm, I will be in the windy city march 17th through 20th. I have a few things I would like to do(millenium park and the art institute) but mainly I will be roaming the city looking for things to do. Record stores, restaurants, concerts, galleris, coffee shops, any recommendations at all are welcomed. Where do I get original chicago pizza and/or hot dogs? Also, if any of you would like to meet up and hang out, that would be cool too. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alison the wilca Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 the 17th? watch out for a whole lot of drunk people pretending they are irish (well, some of them really are). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Can someone hook this guy up with some old threads here? Get a copy of the Reader when you get here, or if you want a copy of Time Out. Visit Laurie's Planet of Sound in Lincoln Square. You can get hot dogs nearly anywhere and there are tons of pizza joints also. Visit neighborhoods if you get a chance rather than just the areas adjacent to downtown. Places people seem to like are Wicker Park, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Square, Lakeviewf, Andersonville and a few others. Check out some of the ethnic neigbhorhoods, like Pilsen, Devon Avenue, Albany Park, etc. Go to the Hideout, Schubas or any number of our other great clubs. Take in a play at a storefront theater; we have 150 theaters here. There are more coffee Houses than you can shake a stick at now, one in just about every neighborhood mentioned above. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Steve Brule Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Laurie's Planet of Sound is surrounded by 6 coffee shops within 2 blocks, and only ONE is a Starbucks! Time Out Chicago is going to have an article on Indie Record stores next week, though I still recommend the Reader as Lou said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burns3 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Hey you chicagoans....as mentioned in ummmm, I will be in the windy city march 17th through 20th. I have a few things I would like to do(millenium park and the art institute) but mainly I will be roaming the city looking for things to do. Record stores, restaurants, concerts, galleris, coffee shops, any recommendations at all are welcomed. Where do I get original chicago pizza and/or hot dogs? Also, if any of you would like to meet up and hang out, that would be cool too. Thanks in advance. Where are you staying? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle wilco Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 just watch ferris bueller and take notes. that's what everybody else does. see a cubs game...visit the art museum...try to find shermer, illinois...blah..blah..blah... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I keep forgetting to ask burns3 whose fabulous rack that is in his(?) avatar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foolnrain97 Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 Where are you staying? Palmer house for two nights and then at a friends apartment. I don't know what part of town she lives in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Palmer house for two nights and then at a friends apartment. I don't know what part of town she lives in.If you have friends here they will help you out. Needless to say, you can do the museum route, since the Art Institute is certainly worth a day or half a day if you like that sort of thing. The Grind in Lincoln Square is a small cool coffee house and the Kopi Cafe in Andersonville is also fun. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burns3 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I keep forgetting to ask burns3 whose fabulous rack that is in his(?) avatar. Yes, his. It's a "friend" of mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Yes, his. It's a "friend" of mine.HEY-Ohhhhhhhhh!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burns3 Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Palmer house for two nights and then at a friends apartment. I don't know what part of town she lives in. Like Louie said, the museums and Art Institute are easy to get to from The Palmer House. If you want to do the Lincoln Square thing, it's an easy 20-25 minute ride on the Brown Line elevated train which you can catch right by The Palmer House. If you can get there, a good place for a hot dog is Hot Doug's. I'll leave the pizza to others, because whatever I recommend someone will say that their place is better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calexico Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 the 17th? watch out for a whole lot of drunk people pretending they are irish (well, some of them really are). Most of them probably are cos there is no one left here now only the Polish and Lativans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 is there a reason why we still don't have a "what to do in chicago" thread just pinned already?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 If you can get there, a good place for a hot dog is Hot Doug's. I'll leave the pizza to others, because whatever I recommend someone will say that their place is better.Hot Dougs is fun if you can get there, but it is not near Lincoln Square. There are plenty of non-gourmet hot dog places all over Chicago. Just make sure they have Vienna Beef which is the Chicago Brand. There are several Giordanos downtown to get stuffed pizza and Pizzeria Uno is near north and not hard to get to and near alot of shopping and other touristy stuff.is there a reason why we still don't have a "what to do in chicago" thread just pinned already?! Yea, please do this so I don't have to write the same dumb shit every time..... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foolnrain97 Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 Thanks everyone for your help. I've changed the title so that it is long-term friendly. Maybe a moderator-type could pin it? I don't know. With the whole pizza thing...is there an original place? What about Giordanos vs Ginos? I won't be going to Uno's simply because I can get that here... I'll still welcome any more recommendations/things to try that people have, but it seems like maybe people are burt out on this subject. Thanks again and have a nice night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Thanks everyone for your help. I've changed the title so that it is long-term friendly. Maybe a moderator-type could pin it? I don't know. With the whole pizza thing...is there an original place? What about Giordanos vs Ginos? I won't be going to Uno's simply because I can get that here... I'll still welcome any more recommendations/things to try that people have, but it seems like maybe people are burt out on this subject. Thanks again and have a nice night. The original Numero Uno and Due (down the street from Uno) is not the same garbage you get at the chain restaurants. It is definitely some of the best pizza in Chicago and the country. For thin crust pizza, I recommend Pat's Pizza on Sheffield. As far as things to do... you most definitely need to hit one of the many Chicago clubs for music one night. The short list would be Schubas, Double Door or the Hideout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burns3 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 The original Numero Uno and Due (down the street from Uno) is not the same garbage you get at the chain restaurants. It is definitely some of the best pizza in Chicago and the country. For thin crust pizza, I recommend Pat's Pizza on Sheffield. Pat's moved. It's now on the 2600 block of Lincoln.For Chicago-style deep dish I like Lou Malnati's and Pequod's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 two words: Ann Sathers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beadsman Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 SOME DECENT RECORD STORES: These four are all near the Clark/Diversey/Broadway intersection: Gramaphone 2nd Hand Tunes (Djangos) Hi-Fi Records Reckless Records (Broadway & Belmont) North Lincoln: Evil Clown Laurie's Planet of Sound Roscoe Village: Hard Boiled Records Wickertucky: Reckless Records (Wicker Park) RANDOM RETAIL: Where to get kowality, cheap guitars & other musical instruments:Midwest Buy and Sell Like ebay, but IRL:Uncle Fun Best Mindfuck Yet:Quimby's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 two words:Ann Sathers.It's just "Sather," actually, but I completely agree. If you go, a cinnamon roll is a must. And some Swedish potato sausage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdmel Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 wiener's circle... yakzies (wings).. blackies (GOOD quality burger)... athenian room (greek food) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beadsman Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 RESTAURANTS: Bite --BYOB, right next to the Empty Bottle. Favorite restaurant in Chicago. FEED--BYOB, right next to the Continental. Like if Bloodshot Records sponsored a restaurant. Tamale Guy--goes around to bars that don't serve food in Wicker/Ukie/East Village Muffin Lady--What happened to her? Mama Desta's--Ethiopian food--just north of Belmont on the west side of Clark...terrific food + their home-made honey wine is cheap, strong andtasty. Honey 1 BBQ--formerly far West side BBQ place. Not much for ambiance, great ribs. Thai Eatery--across the street from Honey-1 BBQ. Good curries, terrific spicy salads, ok Pad Thai. Appetizers are all excellent. Flo--Place most likely to see Sally Timms sharing a bottle of wine with Neko Case. Lula Cafe--Like Bite, but not as good and it costs more. Mexican places around Chicago outnumber pizza and hot dog places combined.A couple of the best taco stands in the city (now more a subject of debate than best pizza/hotdog): La Pasadita Chavas Tacos Close to Millennium Park: Giordano's (tucked away a bit on the Northside of Millennium Park) -I liked their thin style pizza with pitchers of cheap beer. Portillo's Hot Dogs--pretty excellent cheap food. J. Randolph --kinda an odd place. good drinks. food is better than Bennigan's et al. Miller's Pub & Restaurant--4 am bar right downtown. Boston Blackie's--Burgers. Other good restaurants around Chicago: Green Zebra--really good, really pricey veggie La Creperie--back patio in the summer months = an oasis in the city. Maiz-new mexican place near the Continental, Feed Cleo's--10 cent wings on Mondays. Good brunch on weekends, Free food late Saturday night. Pizza Metro -after the bar pizza Hollywood Grill-24 hour diner between the Hideout and Wicker Park Wiener Circle--food is aight. sort of a novelty thing and you have to go late at night if you want the promised entertainment. Twisted Spoke--Pretty good food, if overpriced. Terrific rooftop seating in the Summer. Good drinks. Bartenders play a lot of Bloodshot and alt-country music. Raw Bar--next to the Metro/Smart Bar. good place for pre-Metro show drinks/tapas. Renga Tei--best sushi for the price in Chicago. Wholly Frijoles--included cuz it's right next door to Renga Tei, BYOB and closest to home-cooked Mexican food in a city inundated with Mexican cuisine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beadsman Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 SOME OF THE BETTER BARS: Loop: Cal's Liquors bucktown/wicker/east/ukvillage: Inner Town Pub (ITP) Rainbo Gold Star J&M Tap Ola's Liquors Danny's Happy Village Estelle's 4 AM The Continental 4 AM(fmr Famous Pizza Lounge/Arlene's/Club Hiawatha ) Stella's @ Western and Walton--ran into like 1/2 of wilco there one night recently. Along North Avenue East of Wicker Park: Exit Inn 4 AM The Hideout Old Town Ale House 4 AM Lincoln and Diversey: Delilah's Clark and Lawrence: Carol's Pub 4 AM Clark and Belmont: L&L Tavern Armitage between Ashland and Western: Marie's Riptide 4 AM Map Room Milwaukee and Chicago Ave: Matchbox LOGAN SQ: 2 Way Lounge Whirlaway ROSCOE VILLAGE: Village Tap Far Northwest Side: Flo's Algiers Lounge Near South Side: Skylark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alison the wilca Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 what the heck does wickertucky mean? i get where wicker park and maybe bucktown come in but what else is in that? i will second honey 1 (mmmmm!) and tamale guy but NOT la pasadita. ugh. i really like Smokedaddy on the division strip in ukranian village for pulled pork, burgers, and reeeeally good fries. and right close by is the alliance bakery for yummy treats. for some amazing Lebanese food go to Maza on Lincoln (i guess thats in licoln park). amazing food and service. its a nice place but not stuck up. the owner gave my friends and i free soup and dessert when i went for my birthday. the maza sampler thing is great and a meal by itself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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