Anyone from Chicago, IL?

[JudynTX]

I'll be traveling to Chicago next month, what are the good night spots to go to? :hat Thanks for your help.

Who has the best damn deep dish pizza? :lol

[I. Hustle]

The deep dish was invented by a Texan :toast

just a bit of useless information

[Viva Las Espuelas]

remember to pack your McCain/Palin shirt.

[JudynTX]

The deep dish was invented by a Texan :toast

just a bit of useless information

Are you jiving me? :lol


remember to pack your McCain/Palin shirt.

F that! I'll be wearing my Spurs leather jacket when I get off that plane. :p:

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Are you jiving me? :lol

smack 'em
yack 'em

[I. Hustle]

Are you jiving me? :lol





No. He started a business in Chicago and because he was Texan he decided that pizza needed more of everything. At first people didn't like it then slowly it came around and now Chi-town is famous for them BUT a Texan started it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago-style_pizza

This is not where I got my info but I googled it.

[JudynTX]

No. He started a business in Chicago and because he was Texan he decided that pizza needed more of everything. At first people didn't like it then slowly it came around and now Chi-town is famous for them BUT a Texan started it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago-style_pizza

This is not where I got my info but I googled it.

Well hells bells. I'll be sure to tell whichever restaurant we go to that the pizza originated in Texas and as a fellow Texan I should be given a discount. :lol

[I. Hustle]

Well hells bells. I'll be sure to tell whichever restaurant we go to that the pizza originated in Texas and as a fellow Texan I should be given a discount. :lol

:toast Glad I could help.


I have tons of useless info stored up for occasions like this.

[JudynTX]

:toast Glad I could help.


I have tons of useless info stored up for occasions like this.

Tons of useless Chicago information?

[2centsworth]

was in Chicago last year at about this time. I absolutely loved that city. There are a ton of things to do, especially downtown. Museums, restaurants, art galleries, etc... Go see a Bears game if you can. As far as night spots, I went to a bar hotspot near Depaul University. Can't remember where exactly, but there is a lot of Halloween Spirit!

Everywhere you eat the food will be good. Eat breakfast at the West Egg if you get a chance.

[RandomGuy]

I'll be traveling to Chicago next month, what are the good night spots to go to? :hat Thanks for your help.

Who has the best damn deep dish pizza? :lol

I have a good buddy who lives in Chicago (not far from Mr. Obama actually), I will call him up and ask him and get back to you.

Mmmm pizza...

[RandomGuy]

Tons of useless Chicago information?

I do know that in Chicago, you always bring a gun to a knife fight. That is the Chicago way.

[I. Hustle]

Tons of useless Chicago information?

Random useless info. Not specifically Chicago stuff.

[NFO]

Frontera Grill. Hands down is a great place to go. You have like a half hour in the morning from like 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. to call for reservations otherwise it is a 2 hour wait at least.


The museum of science and acquarium are pretty cool to see.

For pizza I would say Geno's.

Wrigleyville is cool to see, although since baseball season and summer over its is not as cool, but still worth visiting.

[JudynTX]

I have a good buddy who lives in Chicago (not far from Mr. Obama actually), I will call him up and ask him and get back to you.

Mmmm pizza...

Appreciate the info.


I do know that in Chicago, you always bring a gun to a knife fight. That is the Chicago way.

That's good to know.


Frontera Grill. Hands down is a great place to go. You have like a half hour in the morning from like 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. to call for reservations otherwise it is a 2 hour wait at least.


The museum of science and acquarium are pretty cool to see.

For pizza I would say Geno's.

Wrigleyville is cool to see, although since baseball season and summer over its is not as cool, but still worth visiting.

Thanks for the info.......Geno's is definitely on my list of things to go do. :p:

[Thunder Dan]

I used to live there... my favorite places to go out are Rockit, Aliveone and English on a Friday or Saturday night if your in the post college crowd (22-30's)

http://www.rockitbarandgrill.com/

http://www.englishchicago.com/

http://www.aliveone.com/




Wrigleyville is cool to see, although since baseball season and summer over its is not as cool, but still worth visiting.

yeah right! Wrigleyville is the place to be if you looking for good bars year round. Central is awesome year round...hell all the bars are

http://www.grandcentralchicago.com/

[Thunder Dan]

oh and Pizza everyone will say Girodano's because of how big it is, but it's really a tourist trap, Pizzaria Uno and Ginos are better

[JudynTX]

I used to live there... my favorite places to go out are Rockit, Aliveone and English on a Friday or Saturday night if your in the post college crowd (22-30's)

http://www.rockitbarandgrill.com/

Rockit

That place sounds like my kinda hangout. :drunk

We're staying on Michigan Ave, how close is that to this place?

[tlongII]

I believe BigZak is the forum expert on Chicago.

[Thunder Dan]

Rockit

That place sounds like my kinda hangout. :drunk

We're staying on Michigan Ave, how close is that to this place?

it's like a 5-10 minute cab ride from where I assume you will be staying on Michigan Ave.

You will like Rockit, it's always a great place to be at on a Friday or Saturday. They normally have a DJ down stairs and a live band upstairs on Saturday. The upstairs is really awesome, it's like a modern ski lodge

http://b6.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01074/69/97/1074397996_l.jpg

[CuckingFunt]

Well hells bells. I'll be sure to tell whichever restaurant we go to that the pizza originated in Texas and as a fellow Texan I should be given a discount. :lol

I find that, in general, this is a terrific way to endear yourself to the local population.

[Bigzax]

it's a great city. i'll definitely go back upon my next 'awakening'...:wakeup

have fun!

[Cry Havoc]

oh and Pizza everyone will say Girodano's because of how big it is, but it's really a tourist trap, Pizzaria Uno and Ginos are better

:lmao

Gino's East is the greasiest pizza I've ever had. It makes my stomach hurt just to look at. They also have the worst staff I've ever experienced. One time I went there, they lost my friend's credit card, found it, then gave him someone else's. Neither the manager nor the waiter apologized or gave us anything comped. The second time I went (same friend, actually), we waited over 50 minutes while sitting at the bar just to get drinks. Unreal. I'll never go back to Gino's.

Uno's is good, maybe on par with Giordano's, but I've lived here for almost 2 years now and Giordano's is consistently some of the best pizza I've ever eaten. There are smaller pizza chains that are in the realm of being as good, such as Lou Malnati's, but Giordano's is excellent, and a lot of Chicago natives go there. They definitely wouldn't it if was a tourist trap. I guess it depends on what you want. Giordano's has excellent cheese and crust, but their ingredients are inferior to a place like Lou's. And there are thousands of excellent restaurants to eat at in this city.

What are you looking to do? How long will you be here? There are thousands of cool little locales to see, and it all depends on your preferences. Are you going to go clubbing? Sightseeing? I can give you a pretty decent rundown of what to do here. Hope you like my city. We play a pretty good host (cross your fingers for those '16 Olympics!) and it's a tough time -not- to have fun here.

[SuperFan]

Maybe yous and I can head ova to Lou's for some beers, deep dish and possibly some Brats. Then after that we can go catch... DA BEARS!

[jaffies]

I'll be traveling to Chicago next month, what are the good night spots to go to? :hat Thanks for your help.

I agree with Rockit.
Also Howl at the Moon (next door, dueling pianos), 10 pin (bowling), The Redhead (piano bar, older crowd), Fado, The Kerryman, Wrigleyville bars, Division/State bars, Division/Damen bars, Viagra triangle bars (expensive), Lincoln Park bars (Oz Park), Depaul University bars, Joe's on Weed St., Wicker Park music venues/bars....the list goes on and on and on.
It really depends on what you are looking for (live music, sports, karaoke, piano, pub quiz, comedy, blues/jazz...), how much you're gonna spend, where are you located, is your crowd college, post college, post post college?
My suggestion: drink everyday, everywhere.



Who has the best damn deep dish pizza? :lol

Gino's is great, but for deep dish, Giordano's can't be touched. Then again if you poll people on the best pizza in Chicago, you would get about 10 different answers. Pizzaria Uno and Due are OK, but they have WAY to much crust in their deep dish, not enough cheese, same goes for Lou Malnati's and others.

Other shit:
eat a Chicago dog
go to the top of the John Hancock building
visit Shedd Aquarium and the Museum of Science and Industry
take a boat tour on the river somewhere
Buckingham Fountain
shop Michigan Ave.
walk around in Millennium Park
etc.

[RashoFan]

Is there a bar that serves a drink called Shark Bite in a fish bowl? I remember there was an in door sand volleyball court. It has been too long ago since I was last there in Chicago...I have renounced all that is Yankee in me since I am a Texan in my heart. Except for one thing of course....

DA BEARS!

[JudynTX]

Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions, I appreciate it. :)

The Museum of Science & Industry is definitely on the list of things to do. :D

[Thunder Dan]

you can go to the modern art museum and see painting that The Club's banner is mocking....Nighthawks

[Cry Havoc]

Is there a bar that serves a drink called Shark Bite in a fish bowl? I remember there was an in door sand volleyball court. It has been too long ago since I was last there in Chicago...I have renounced all that is Yankee in me since I am a Texan in my heart. Except for one thing of course....

DA BEARS!

That would be Uncle Fatty's, I do believe. It's not the only place in Chicago with that, but it's the most well-known.

[Cry Havoc]

Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions, I appreciate it. :)

The Museum of Science & Industry is definitely on the list of things to do. :D

Where do you plan on staying? Parking downtown costs a fortune. You should park your car on the north side and take the red or brown line down to the city.

[Brodels]

All good ideas. I'm a big fan of going beyond the typical tourist areas in the center of the city when I go places, because I think you learn a lot about a place by hanging out in the neighborhoods and such. Take a stroll around Lincoln Square, visit the Garfield Park Observatory, go have some food in one of the ethnic neighborhoods, etc. It's a great city.

[JudynTX]

Where do you plan on staying? Parking downtown costs a fortune. You should park your car on the north side and take the red or brown line down to the city.

We're staying on Michigan Ave. We have a limo ride to and from the hotel. :hat We'll take cabs or the train to get to other places.


All good ideas. I'm a big fan of going beyond the typical tourist areas in the center of the city when I go places, because I think you learn a lot about a place by hanging out in the neighborhoods and such.

I'm the same way. I don't fall for the tourist traps.

[JudynTX]

I leave on Thursday, can't wait. :downspin::hat

Snow flurries possible on Saturday - yes!!!!!

[JoeChalupa]

Have a nice trip!!

[JudynTX]

Have a nice trip!!

Thanks Joe.

[marini martini]

Have fun, L.S.!!!!:toast

[JudynTX]

:hat FANTASTIC TRIP!!!!!!!!!

I'm going back in July. :p: Loved the nightlife scene and the subway train.
Ate and drank way too much, spent too much, etc. But that's what going on vacation is for.

Oh yea, and I lost my voice after going to a concert. :lol

[Thunder Dan]

whre did you go out at?

[JudynTX]

whre did you go out at?

Rockit Bar & Rock Bottom, had a drink in some dive (can't remember at the moment) and we hung out in Wrigleyville. :toast