Thrillist Top BBQ List: Any doubts about their attention to detail will be put to rest in their epic BBQ Manifesto, and by a peppery, tender bite of brisket followed up with a meaty pork spare rib.
Half chicken and two sides is a good meal for two, with no leftovers. Mac and Cheese is awesome.
Check out Duseks as it was featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate for Dutch Baby Pancake Read more.
Kristina Caruso says: "Get the rice cakes - #15 on the menu. Also, the pork and rice and the lamb and burgundy dumpling."
CNN Burger List: Schoop’s takes best part of the hamburger - salty, brown crust - & essentially serves it by itself. A radical reimagining of the hamburger; like a brisket that is all burnt ends.
CNN Burger List: wildly hyped burger lives up to the hype. "I prefer it with the copious mustardy dressing on the side, as one pinky smear on the bun is all anyone needs"
Save yourself sometime and go straight to the Hot Dog list. This place makes one killer dog.
The giardiniera on the Italian Beef is a well-balanced crunchy blend of jalapenos, carrots and celery that has just enough heat to enhance the tender, thinly sliced meat.
These monstrous pies are loaded with cheese & sauce, and specialty creations include the Chicago Classic (pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers & onions), Tropic Delight (Canadian bacon and pineapple). Read more.
Lou's ranked no. 6 on our top 25 best pizzas list. Definitely go for the deep-dish with sausage. Read more.
Architectural tour is GREAT!!! 90 minutes on a boat and extremely knowledgeable guides. A must.
Eater '16 BEST FRIED CHX: bird soaks in herbed brine; dusted in flour coating & fine white cornmeal, gilded w/spices like sage and nutmeg; & finished in a combination of lard, ham drippings, & butter
Papas can Rajas Taco: This taco uses chipotles, which lend a smoky complexity to each bite. Though moderately spicy, they are tempered by cubes of potatoes.
Wait in line for a dark, sexy speakeasy experience. House-made syrups, exclusive spirits, suspender-clad bartenders.
drive-in that delivers!! super bugers, thick malt shakes, super sundaes. hot dogs come w/ crunchy crinkle-cut fries under the chicago-style hot dog which comes w/ a pickled green tomato (not red!)
The father-and-son Bannos duo's restaurant is a torch bearer for mediterranean small plates and charcuterie, and perhaps the best restaurant on the touristy Magnificent Mile. Be prepared for a wait. Read more.
Lovers of Au Cheval’s burgers now have a spot to grab that same great burger outdoors on a rockin’ patio while sipping peach gimlets and listening to the low rumble of the passing Blue Line. Read more.
TT 8 Southern Places Outside South: Cajun restaurant; opened as a coffee shop, but customers couldn't get enough of the gumbo; 17 po'boys, platters of fried seafood; portion sizes are generous
The main attraction is cones of hand-cut Belgian fries, accompanied by a choice of ~20 sauces. Creamy inside with a crisp exterior, they’re best plunked into truffle mayo and washed down with a brew. Read more.
Gyro dinner never fails to satisfy! Tina Fey recommends the Kalamata Chicken, which is also good!
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The K-Town wings for sure! Dumplings were good as was the shrimp tacos! Kalbi taco too. 4.5/5
Still the best Italian Beef sandwich in Chicago. Recommend the combo, dipped with provolone cheese, and sweet peppers.
Pizza pot pies are good, I definitely recommend the Mediterranean bread!
