These are my go to places in Chicago. Some well known, some not, all worth a visit.
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Great thin crust. Amazing tavern pizza with great sauce. Over 100 years a family business, this location since 1946. Don't miss this south side wonder. CASH ONLY.
Vito & Nick's Pizzeria
Great sandwiches, been going here for years. Since 1946..Family owned. I remember Al and Joe well. The grandkids are running it now. I've been going since 1967. American Sub, extra mayo. They also have good hot sandwiches and make side dishes an gar...
Al & Joe's Foods & Liquors, Inc.
Great depression style dog. Awards: In 2011, a nationwide competition by Every Day with Rachael Ray and Serious Eats named it the #1 hot dog in America. It was also inducted into the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame in 2006. Not a traditional Chicago...
Gene’s & Jude's
Great place, never changes, Executive Martini, Bookbinder Soup. Coq d'Or, the famous historic restaurant and lounge located inside The Drake Hotel in Chicago.Opened on December 6, 1933, it famously became the second bar in Chicago to obtain a liquor ...
Coq d'Or
One of Chicago's great views. All welcome. This is inside the Athletic Club, go up the elevator. Ask. You don't have to eat or drink, walk past reception and go outside. Sometimes we do eat and or drink. All good. Tell Paul at the bar I say hello. K...
Cindy's Rooftop
Great spot, fun, needs more support.
Chicago French Market
Great breakfasts, sandwiches, fresh made breads and pastries and killer coffee. For over 100 years. Looks the same every time.
Lou Mitchell's
Saturday variety show, Paper Machete. Brad the Bird. Great music. Looks the same as when Al Capone hung here.
The Green Mill
Great dog, they will verbally accost you. Great sign.
The Wiener's Circle
Great place, been the same forever. GREAT BBQ. If you love Open Pit, you'll hate this.
Russell's Barbecue
Amazing everything on the roof! Another killer Chicago view. River!
LH Rooftop
Great atmosphere, great staff, great meat, fun place. Go here. You're welcome.
Green Street Smoked Meats
Great beef. Baptized, Gardiner, red sauce. Yes!
Buona
Good solid Chinese. Our go to restaurant when flying into Midway Airport. Servers can be a little off. Mostly good.
