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[LP-Trel]

Frankly.. I don't cook.

Where are some good.. (I say good in the exceptional food that won't set me back more than my HostingCon registration cost ) places in Chicago to dine while there?

[DaWiseMouse]

I will have to let Sirtwist reply as to local places that are good as he lives there (I will in a week as well but it will take time to get to know the place) I will however point out breakfast and lunch will be served each day as part of your registration cost.

I do know on place called Portillo's that rocks.. very low cost, great food, ate there while we were looking at houses and on vacation the time before.. Mouse

[LP-Trel]

Originally posted by DaWiseMouse
I will have to let Sirtwist reply as to local places that are good as he lives there (I will in a week as well but it will take time to get to know the place) I will however point out breakfast and lunch will be served each day as part of your registration cost.

I do know on place called Portillo's that rocks.. very low cost, great food, ate there while we were looking at houses and on vacation the time before.. Mouse

For me.. yes but, for people that may come with me just to see Chicago no.

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner places will be good and I just mean not obscenely expensive. 100-150 dollars for 4 people isn't unreasonable... I hope that explains it.

[IGobyTerry]

Akash was opening a restaurant in Chicago, wasn't he? Maybe we could get ourselves some deals since I also don't know how to cook.

[sirtwist]

I'm not big on mid-range dining, so I can't really give good recommendations. However, there are a number of good resources out there for Chicago restaurant reviews. One of my favorite critics is Dean Richards from WGN Radio 720. Here are some of his recommendations:

http://wgnradio.com/Dean/restaurant/index.htm

There really are any number of fine restaurants downtown and in the area near where HostingCon will be held as well. Downtown Chicago is an easy train ride of about 25 minutes, I believe, from the hotel.

[Exon]

Can you recommend some "upper-range" dining then?

[sirtwist]

Here are Metromix's listings of 4 star restaurants:

http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/d...-noting-4-star

I can't vouch for these, as I haven't eaten there, but have heard good things about them. I know I've heard good things about Charlie Trotter's, Tru, Ambria, Everest, and Spiaggia. I don't think I've heard of the others on the list.

Metromix's main dining site is http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/dining/. There is a wealth of information there as well as reviews, suggestions, and more. It's probably the best entertainment site for the Chicago area out there.

Hope that helps!

[KarlZimmer]

While in Chicago though you should have a real Chicago style pizza from Pizzeria Uno, the original, or Lou Malnati's. Some of the best pizza in the world, imho.

[moosh28]

Near the Hotel, Gibsons (1/2 block south), Rosebud (1-2 blocks) and the NW Harry Carry's (3-4 blocks N) are good places. Pricy, but good.

Trotter's and Tru are gonna be @$125 per person. Very High end, but 2 of the best restaraunts in the US. And you'd need a reservation about a month in advance.

Karl's right on with the pizza recommendations.

[bithost(NET)]

My absolute favorite place for dinner, that I go to every visit to Chicago proper... is Szechuan Restaurant: http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/d...,6393982.venue

It's not flashy, in fact, if you aren't looking closely you might miss it. Pretty understated on the outside... and some of the finest authentic Chinese cuisine I've ever had.

We usually get an extra entree and then do buffet-style among all of us... that way we can all have some, it's sooooo good!!!!

We're already planning on a night there, if anyone would like to join us, please holler... we could make it a date.

Bailey

[pdaniel89]

This is an interesting topic, I was actually wondering about food, Im from the UK, I have never been to the US, I always see the US as a place of McDonalds and burgers, and im pleased that there are multi culture food places too. I will give it a visit when im there - call it a date lol

Daniel

[gghosting]

Heres a link for the places to eat and other things in Chicago: www.chicago.il.org

[page-zone]

Just go downtown. Hard Rock Cafe comes to mind. McDonalds, Rainforest Cafe, and hundreds of other places. Next year hold it in Manhattan and I'll be there. I need a good excuse to go back to New York City

[Feebler]

Figure this....I regiter to look for a site to host an Internet radio Station and this is what I post to first....jeez...

1) Opera 1300ish S Wabash...Chineseish and it is great..
2) Spiaggia 900 N Michigan.$$$$$$$ but worth it
3) Erie Cafe meat and martinis...I think the best in the city
4) Keefers .....more of the meat motif but a bit more hip
5) Aurelios good pizza..not typical Chicago Thick Crust though..I am an official pizza snob from New Jersey and this is a pretty good thin crust. Not east coast mind you, just good...I thik they put something like butter in the crust..tasty.

6) Margies Ice Cream only and in an interesting location but worth the trip. Take a cab or the train. Place has been around forever and looks it. Ice cream rocks..and the servings are frightening.

Tru etc. are great but unless you want to eat at a very odd time, you ain't getting in.

Keep away from the tourist steak houses, they are just rip offs....The ones listed above are pretty good.

Check out the web site for a local show called Check please! Sadly, I can't post it but if you look up the station (WTTW) and look for the show, you will find it.

Since you will be out near the airport, there are a few places in Rosement or nearbye that are local chains that are edible... Mortons, Nicks, Carluccis...etc..considering how easy it is to get into the city though, you should make a few trips in to eat.

One more place you might want ot visit if you want some hysterical ambiance... Weiner Circle typical bar food and if you get there before midnight, it will be dull...

Good Luck!

[SethEffectz]

For Breakfast I'd Choose RicoBene's located at 205 W. Wacker

I was there yesterday and they had the BEST Breakfest ive had in along time. Called Ricobene's Style Breakfast.

Includes Scrambled Egg's,Breaded Steak & Red sauce Served with home fries and choice of meat.


ALL for $5.29

it was great coffe is included