Things to do in Chicago?

Originally posted by HITMANinMI:

And of course dont forget to carry a Glock with you.

What??? a gat is what ya need!

Chicago is my favorite American city. The Sears tower is great, but go to th John Hancock building and go to the open air deck. While the Sears tower is higher, the one at Hancock is open with just a fence, no glass, it's really cool.

There are a million places to eat. The Chop house I think, Morton's is another good steak house. Also Ed Debevick's(sp?) is another good place.

Go take a look at Navy Pier, there is always something going on there and if not it's just really cool.

And if you have never been to Chicago take a boat tour. The tour runs the river and out to the lake sometimes, it is perhaps the best way to see the city.

Portillos.

Originally posted by IL Sean:

Originally posted by HITMANinMI:

And of course dont forget to carry a Glock with you.

What??? a gat is what ya need!

Chicago is my favorite American city. The Sears tower is great, but go to th John Hancock building and go to the open air deck. While the Sears tower is higher, the one at Hancock is open with just a fence, no glass, it's really cool.

There are a million places to eat. The Chop house I think, Morton's is another good steak house. Also Ed Debevick's(sp?) is another good place.

Go take a look at Navy Pier, there is always something going on there and if not it's just really cool.

And if you have never been to Chicago take a boat tour. The tour runs the river and out to the lake sometimes, it is perhaps the best way to see the city.

As an outsider, I agree with most everything except for Ed Debevicks. I've never been to the Chicago one, but we used to have one here. I emphasize used to.

Originally posted by BaBySHO:
Portillos.

Mmmm

Originally posted by ContourKev:

Originally posted by BaBySHO:
Portillos.

Mmmm

Want of fill me in on this place?

Carry a gun

I live in the 11th largest city in the US, and frequent San Francisco 40 miles away. I'm not too concerned.

Mortons, I think we have one in San Fran along with the infamous Ruth Chris. $50 steaks is not what I'm looking to eat.

My buddy suggested John Hancock instead of Sears tower.

Any of you guys live in the city or just suburbia?

And hey, lets get crackin on the strip clubs fellas. I need names and reviews.

Driving, I live in Cali

I'm not real concerned with traffic and driving as I plan on being on foot most of the time and drunk off my ass.

Mortons is damn good, as is ruths chris... we have them both in indy.

For pizza, you need Giordanos, hands down... the best deep dish pies in the world.

And I second your friend's suggestion... whilst John Hancock is not as tall as the Sears tower, the view is far better IMO... the lines are always shorter and i think its even cheaper... go there instead.

Strip clubs? Look for the Crazy Horse... couldn't tell you exactly where it is (i was WASTED), but my buddies brother is the bouncer there.

Originally posted by Bk4293:
Hot Dog, probably Jimmys on Grand and Pulaski if you're going to be downtown

Be sure to ask for ketchup

NAVY PIER!!!!! oh! the ferris wheel!!

Originally posted by bk6358:
NAVY PIER!!!!! oh! the ferris wheel!!

& the beaches (dont step on the dead fish.... espcially the one's with 3 eyes & 2 a$$'s

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Originally posted by hetfield:

Originally posted by IL Sean:

Originally posted by HITMANinMI:

And of course dont forget to carry a Glock with you.

What??? a gat is what ya need!

Chicago is my favorite American city. The Sears tower is great, but go to th John Hancock building and go to the open air deck. While the Sears tower is higher, the one at Hancock is open with just a fence, no glass, it's really cool.

There are a million places to eat. The Chop house I think, Morton's is another good steak house. Also Ed Debevick's(sp?) is another good place.

Go take a look at Navy Pier, there is always something going on there and if not it's just really cool.

And if you have never been to Chicago take a boat tour. The tour runs the river and out to the lake sometimes, it is perhaps the best way to see the city.

As an outsider, I agree with most everything except for Ed Debevicks. I've never been to the Chicago one, but we used to have one here. I emphasize used to.

Oh My God!!! Eat at Ed's!!!!!!!!!!! & make sure to stop at the Cheese cake factory

Originally posted by hetfield:
As an outsider, I agree with most everything except for Ed Debevicks. I've never been to the Chicago one, but we used to have one here. I emphasize used to.

Yeah something about young high school/college students trying to INSULT ME that just doesn't work.

I think they wanted to kick me out

Now for strip clubs I don't of any in chicago.

Originally posted by mbSVT:

Strip clubs? Look for the Crazy Horse.

Yep high class. Strippers drive NSX's there.

Originally posted by todras:

Originally posted by mbSVT:

Strip clubs? Look for the Crazy Horse.

Yep high class. Strippers drive NSX's there.

ok here is the down low on strips clubs!

Two that I know of:

1. Admiral theatre Pulaski and Lawerence ave. North side!
2. Heavenly Bodies Elmhurst road and Higgins
So when are we having a strip club meet??

Originally posted by todras:

Originally posted by mbSVT:

Strip clubs? Look for the Crazy Horse.

Yep high class. Strippers drive NSX's there.

Yeah... crazy rich people show up there... VERY classy.

I live right in the shadow of the sears tower. let me know where you're staying & I'll get you a list of local, non-tourist places. best thing to do is get weekend CTA (transit) pass, & you can move around real well. Also, grab a copy of the Chicago Reader as soon as you arrive. It's a free paper with clubs/restaurants, etc. Scarlett's is the closest strip club to downtown. Never been inside, but my former neighbor "danced" there, and she was

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There are some Italian deli's on Taylor street that will have Scala's or even better products. There's also one on Wells near Grand av. I recommend Burghoff's. It's a german restaurant that's been around for more than 100 years, and they brew their own beer, very good! For hotdogs, Gold Coast is okay, Weiner's Circle on Clark is good, SRO on Dearborn is very good. Demon Dogs is not very good, but a lot of people go there. The best Italian beef is not near downtown, but Al's is okay. There are some good bars near Wrigley Field. Ton's of clubs and restaurants in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area. Chicago pizza? If you want deep-dish, Pizzeria Uno or Pizzaria Due'. Geno's East is pretty good too.

There's some "trendy" shopping on Oak St. just west of Michigan av. Michigan av itself is a major shopping area with a mix of boutiques and vertical malls.

If you want good Italian food, Trattoria Caterina on Dearborn.

3 days just isn't enough time.

Originally posted by ibub:
I live right in the shadow of the sears tower. let me know where you're staying & I'll get you a list of local, non-tourist places. best thing to do is get weekend CTA (transit) pass, & you can move around real well. Also, grab a copy of the Chicago Reader as soon as you arrive. It's a free paper with clubs/restaurants, etc. Scarlett's is the closest strip club to downtown. Never been inside, but my former neighbor "danced" there, and she was .

There are some Italian deli's on Taylor street that will have Scala's or even better products. There's also one on Wells near Grand av. I recommend Burghoff's. It's a german restaurant that's been around for more than 100 years, and they brew their own beer, very good! For hotdogs, Gold Coast is okay, Weiner's Circle on Clark is good, SRO on Dearborn is very good. Demon Dogs is not very good, but a lot of people go there. The best Italian beef is not near downtown, but Al's is okay. There are some good bars near Wrigley Field. Ton's of clubs and restaurants in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area. Chicago pizza? If you want deep-dish, Pizzeria Uno or Pizzaria Due'. Geno's East is pretty good too.

There's some "trendy" shopping on Oak St. just west of Michigan av. Michigan av itself is a major shopping area with a mix of boutiques and vertical malls.

If you want good Italian food, Trattoria Caterina on Dearborn.

3 days just isn't enough time.

Finally, someone with some culture.

Recommendations to the Cheesecake Factory which is chain restaruant is not what I'm looking for.

Ibub you know exactly what I'm looking for. My buddy has a monthly bus-pass so I assume we will be doing that. I'm defintiely looking for some good times and I know 3-days isnt enough. Would have made it longer but the plane ticket is cheap out there so I plan on heading back out Late Sept. before the snow starts falling.

Any other things you suggest that I did not have on my must see list? I am defintiely hitting Nike-Town as I'm a shoe/Jordan fanatic!

Shopping looks to be in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Armitage St. (Am I in the boutiqe area if I head there?)

ooh yeah... geno's east!

lou malinatis pizza is better chicago pizza ...

How about the ESPN Zone or Disney?

Diamonds Gentleman's Club on North Ave.

Originally posted by MercuryMystik99:
Diamonds Gentleman's Club on North Ave.

Can I get a detailed review?

Originally posted by Fmr12B:

Originally posted by ibub:
I live right in the shadow of the sears tower. let me know where you're staying & I'll get you a list of local, non-tourist places. best thing to do is get weekend CTA (transit) pass, & you can move around real well. Also, grab a copy of the Chicago Reader as soon as you arrive. It's a free paper with clubs/restaurants, etc. Scarlett's is the closest strip club to downtown. Never been inside, but my former neighbor "danced" there, and she was .

There are some Italian deli's on Taylor street that will have Scala's or even better products. There's also one on Wells near Grand av. I recommend Burghoff's. It's a german restaurant that's been around for more than 100 years, and they brew their own beer, very good! For hotdogs, Gold Coast is okay, Weiner's Circle on Clark is good, SRO on Dearborn is very good. Demon Dogs is not very good, but a lot of people go there. The best Italian beef is not near downtown, but Al's is okay. There are some good bars near Wrigley Field. Ton's of clubs and restaurants in the Bucktown/Wicker Park area. Chicago pizza? If you want deep-dish, Pizzeria Uno or Pizzaria Due'. Geno's East is pretty good too.

There's some "trendy" shopping on Oak St. just west of Michigan av. Michigan av itself is a major shopping area with a mix of boutiques and vertical malls.

If you want good Italian food, Trattoria Caterina on Dearborn.

3 days just isn't enough time.

Finally, someone with some culture.

Recommendations to the Cheesecake Factory which is chain restaruant is not what I'm looking for.

Ibub you know exactly what I'm looking for. My buddy has a monthly bus-pass so I assume we will be doing that. I'm defintiely looking for some good times and I know 3-days isnt enough. Would have made it longer but the plane ticket is cheap out there so I plan on heading back out Late Sept. before the snow starts falling.

Any other things you suggest that I did not have on my must see list? I am defintiely hitting Nike-Town as I'm a shoe/Jordan fanatic!

Shopping looks to be in the neighborhood of Lincoln Park, Armitage St. (Am I in the boutiqe area if I head there?)

Chicago is really a bunch a neighborhoods. Lincoln Park area has some shopping, clubs and bars. If you want to check out live music, get a listing for Martyrs or Double Door. check www.chicagoreader.com they'll have tons of info. If you're going to be at Niketown, Sony is next door, and Apple has a nice store there. If you're in Lincoln Park, make sure to visit the lakefront and the zoo.

Alright I live downtown and I can give you the skinny....Ed Debevics, Giordanos, totally tourist. Strip Clubs....your outta luck they all suck either they are noit fully naked or they are naked and dont serve alcohol. Good steaks the Chop House is good, also the Kinzie chop house is good, Harry Carey's a little touristy but good steaks and great atmosphere. Best hot dogs lots of places I like Demon Dogs on fullerton under the El. Beef Sandwiches gotta go to Mr. Beef without a doubt it is on Orleans.

If you don't mind heading north and you like ribs, the Twin Anchors has some AMAZING bbq ribs... its on Sedgwick at Concord (?)... the main cross street is North St., its just north of there.

North of North. ha.

definitey good ribs at Twin Acres!!!!!

How could I forget Pequod's Pizza on Clyborne and Webster.....this stuff is awesome!!!

Just find your local CEG'ers & they will point you in the right directions

Originally posted by Fmr12B:

Oh yeah, I need to find a store that sells Scala's Giardinia Hot Mix.

Thanks for the help!

Try pretty much any Jewel.
Sean