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Posted on 6/21/16 at 1:17 pm
Posted by tigerpilot
new orleans
Member since Mar 2006
357 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 1:17 pm
Going with a group of 4 to Chicago this weekend. We staying at Hyatt downtown. Looking for some good, casual restaurants and some local pizza places. Also, any nice rooftop bars or other bars worth checking out?
Posted by Degas
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Member since Jul 2010
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Posted on 6/21/16 at 1:28 pm to
Deep dish pizza
Posted by Vrai
Baton Rouge
Member since Nov 2003
3891 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 1:40 pm to
I had deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati's the last time I was there. Not a big fan of deep dish, but it was good.

Purple Pig was also a great casual place I had lunch at one day.
Posted by Jones
Member since Oct 2005
90427 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 1:43 pm to
Just do a search on here. We've had some good Chicago threads in the past year.
Posted by tigerpilot
new orleans
Member since Mar 2006
357 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 1:43 pm to
Thanks. I've had Lou's also...it was ok. I want to try another spot
Posted by kelevra
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2013
152 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 1:47 pm to
If you don't want Lou's, I'd highly recommend Pequod's it's my favorite deep dish there.

If you can get a reservation at Girl and the Goat, I would definitely go. Au Cheval has a great burger, and The Publican is good too.
Posted by DonChowder
Sonoma County
Member since Dec 2012
9249 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 2:01 pm to
Aurelio's Pizza right by Shedd Aquarium. Dee-lish-us.
Posted by AbitaFan08
Boston, MA
Member since Apr 2008
26532 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 2:24 pm to
There's a rooftop bar at the Lincoln Hotel with some nice views. The restaurant downstairs is really good as well.

You didn't ask for this specifically, but if you are looking for a dinner spot to hit, call The Girl and the Goat and see if there's any availability. But if you're going this weekend I doubt there will be.
Posted by threeputt
God's Country
Member since Sep 2008
24791 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 2:32 pm to
Chicago athletic club for the roof top bar ... View is awesome !!!
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13198 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 2:33 pm to
Lou Malnati's, Publican, Johnnie's Italian Beef
Posted by therick711
South
Member since Jan 2008
25057 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 3:45 pm to
Rockit Bar and Grill if you need a more casual option.
Posted by dirtsandwich
AL
Member since May 2016
5120 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 3:51 pm to
Gino's East or Giordella's for pizza.

Any of Rick Bayless's restaurants.

Girl and the Goat.

Lot of good steakhouses.
Posted by tigerpilot
new orleans
Member since Mar 2006
357 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 6:03 pm to
Thanks!
Posted by TFTC
Chicago, Il
Member since May 2010
22265 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 8:05 pm to
quote:

I'd highly recommend Pequod's it's my favorite deep dish


seconded.. but lou's is more easily accessible due to multiple locations..
Posted by BookahBear
Member since Jan 2015
756 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:41 pm to
aureolio's is delicious thin crust.

lou mal's gino's and due's are all very similar. basically same recipe. giordano's is a cut below.

lincoln park hotel does have a great rooftop
for fast foot, go to al's italian beef. and get a dipped beef with hot and sweet peppers

go to Ceres in the bottom of the board of trade for a serious gin and tonic.

au cheval has a good burger
Posted by HighSpark
Member since Feb 2015
113 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 10:06 pm to
Publican & Pequod's will always get my vote.

Milt's BBQ for The Perplexed and Honey Butter Fried Chicken are good spots as well.

Look out for the Phish w00ks, Wrigley is this weekend!
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50083 posts
Posted on 6/21/16 at 10:12 pm to
Family had a great meal at Green River downtown recently. Very nice view, also.
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