Need Chicago recommendations

I keep hearing that too. They're booked solid unfortunately.

Hey so if you're looking for something like Girl & the Goat, there is a place called Boka that is not only incredible and Michelin starred, but I think run by some of the same people as Girl & Goat. Might be a little more upscale than what you're looking for, but I'd recommend it if you want some world class food.

Also a place there called Longman & Eagle which I haven't personally been to but is michelin starred and I think more on the casual side.

Uno's pizza. Its the original deep dish and its a great spot to bring the kids.

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I keep hearing that too. They're booked solid unfortunately

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That doesn't surprise me. We went in December (not exactly a popular time for tourism), and two weeks out we were lucky to get a 10:30 reservation.

Another amazing restaurant (though not GATG level) is Perrenial Virant. It's in the Lincoln Hotel. Then go for a drink at the bar on the roof of the hotel. Great views.

Your kids may like checking out Grant Park to walk around in as well. Great views of the skyline.

Cubs game would be neat too.

Tastes like any other hot dog joint in America. I truly believe Portillos greatness is a placebo effect and everyone pretends it's the best thing on earth because it's the socially acceptable thing to do.

For Girl and the Goat, did you check Open Table or did you actually call the restaurant? I'm going there next month when the in laws come to town, open table told me they were booked solid, but when I called they were able to get me in at 630 on a Friday night.

Also, Stephanie Izard (owner/chef of GATG) just opened a new restaurant last month called Duck Duck Goat. It's a hot reservation for sure, but worth calling to see if you can get in. I haven't been yet but it's getting rave reviews of course.

Other things:

Science and Industry Museum is great for kids, but get there when they open. You're coming in peak tourist season, lines are gonna get real ridic real quick.

CAF architecture river cruise is a must do.

If you truly feel the urge to get a deep dish, go to Pequods.

The signature lounge on the 96th floor of the hancock has phenomenal views, and they actually allow kids in there till about 7pm. Personally I recommend this over the Sears tower because you can get a view AND a drink and the lines at the Hancock are always shorter than Sears.

Wrigley Field

Buckingham Fountain/the bean/Millennium Park

I like it a lot, it's a great city and it has exceeded my expectations for the most part. That being said, the winters totally suck and there's no way I'll ever get used to them. You just kind of suck it up and DWI (because there's really no other choice).

TL;DR- lots of indoors time + wine during the cold months.

I'll bet y'all didn't know that Chicago was the home of the original Playboy Mansion. I seen it.