Only Chicago could convince me that the New York hot dog was not, in fact, anywhere near the apex of the hot dog arts. (The Chicago Red Hot deserves that honor). – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
I don’t know that I’d call it ”pizza.” Whatever Burt’s selling is something special. Some kind of crusty, tomatoey, cheesy casserole something with delightfully fresh toppings. – Anthony Bourdain Read more.
The source for the idea of the SNL skit Olympia Cafe and the curse that haunts the Cubs to this day, stop in here to get away from the shopping on upper Michigan Ave and enjoy a real piece of Chicago
John Belushi's parents are buried here. There are rumors that John was moved here secretly, but those are just rumors.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. This place used to be a third-shift bar for garbagemen and snowplow drivers. Now, not so much. But it's still good. Read more.
During Prohibition, Al Capone had a favorite booth, which still seats patrons. Today the Uptown club books some of the best jazz artists in the world & the Green Mill hosts a poetry slam every Sunday. Read more.
A quirky science & army surplus shop, American Science & Surplus has it all. From Russian-made microscopes to 1950s Geiger counters, it stocks loads of educational science kits, games & toys for kids.
Tough noogies, Ken G. This is the italian beef sandwich Anthony Bourdain prefers {on Travel Channel's "The Layover" - but it won't list the Chicago episode since A. Bourdain has left for CNN}.
Anthony Bourdain deemed a sandwich here one of the best in North America and it's inside an old train car..what's not to like?
always ask for a room to the street side! close by there's a small diner called "über burger" _strongly recommend
Come for the stiff drinks, stay for the insane characters that populate this Chicago institution which caters to the comedians/alcoholics of Old Town. Best juke box in Chicago & open until 4AM! Read more.
Late nights on weekends, you’ll find the staff at Weiner’s Circle serving up some of their signature, borderline offensive but good-humored ribbing alongside their equally famous Chicago-style dogs. Read more.
