Comments on: Five Things to Taste in Chicago http://mightygirl.com/2012/01/10/five-things-to-taste-in-chicago-2/ Famous Among Dozens Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:45:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: chris http://mightygirl.com/2012/01/10/five-things-to-taste-in-chicago-2/#comment-1239812 chris Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:21:12 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=16725#comment-1239812 To the person (rebekah?) who called reading a paperbook alone at a fancy restaurant "pretentious", I just have to say - Big Star ain't "fancy," just fantastic. I say definitely go there alone with a whole stack of novels because conversation with other people will just waste time that would be better occupied eating tacos and drinking bourbon! And I second the person who said Big Jones - their bourbon/whiskey list rivals Big Star and the five-pepper jam with the cheddar biscuits are to die for. And, when you do make it back for fine dining, check out Ruxbin. All I have to say is Salted Chocolate Pot de Creme with Bacon Cotton Candy... To the person (rebekah?) who called reading a paperbook alone at a fancy restaurant “pretentious”, I just have to say – Big Star ain’t “fancy,” just fantastic. I say definitely go there alone with a whole stack of novels because conversation with other people will just waste time that would be better occupied eating tacos and drinking bourbon!

And I second the person who said Big Jones – their bourbon/whiskey list rivals Big Star and the five-pepper jam with the cheddar biscuits are to die for.

And, when you do make it back for fine dining, check out Ruxbin. All I have to say is Salted Chocolate Pot de Creme with Bacon Cotton Candy…

]]> By: Julie http://mightygirl.com/2012/01/10/five-things-to-taste-in-chicago-2/#comment-1239748 Julie Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:36:39 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=16725#comment-1239748 Can't believe it hasn't been mentioned yet... Hot Doug's. They have regular dogs... but also things like "Saucisson Alsacienne: Bacon Sausage with Creme Fraiche, Caramelized Onions and St. Paulin Cheese"... for just $8! Lots more crazy dogs here: http://www.hotdougs.com/specials.htm There is always a wait, but it is always worth it, and Doug is super nice. Can’t believe it hasn’t been mentioned yet… Hot Doug’s. They have regular dogs… but also things like “Saucisson Alsacienne: Bacon Sausage with Creme Fraiche, Caramelized Onions and St. Paulin Cheese”… for just $8!

Lots more crazy dogs here: http://www.hotdougs.com/specials.htm

There is always a wait, but it is always worth it, and Doug is super nice.

]]> By: Caleb http://mightygirl.com/2012/01/10/five-things-to-taste-in-chicago-2/#comment-1239527 Caleb Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:49:24 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=16725#comment-1239527 You basically just named some of my favorite places in Chicago. Next time we've got to hit up some others together - definitely have some more recommendations. You basically just named some of my favorite places in Chicago. Next time we’ve got to hit up some others together – definitely have some more recommendations.

]]> By: Kristina http://mightygirl.com/2012/01/10/five-things-to-taste-in-chicago-2/#comment-1239498 Kristina Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:06:04 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=16725#comment-1239498 A little secret...there is a little Garrett's on the second floor of the Merchandise Mart that rarely has a line...If you get off the brown line at Merchandise Mart, it's just inside :) I think they are closed on the weekends, though. I lived in Lincoln Park for a few years (I'm in the burbs now) and never ate at fancy restaurants, but there are a few little places that I absolutely loved. Sushi Toro on Clark in Lincoln Park -- soooooo good. It's a teeny, tiny place and you almost always have to wait, but they take your phone number and you can leave until you table is ready...there are tons of little bars to sit in while you wait for your call. The super white tuna crunch is my fav! Deli Boutique, also on Clark in Lincoln Park -- a little place I used to eat all the time...they have great ready to eat foods and wonderful sandwiches. Curry chicken salad will stain your face yellow, but it tastes so good! Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. -- A very different pizza experience -- they make pizza pot pies. The mediterranean bread is to die for. Just a heads up, it's cash only...and a historical fact, the Valentine's Day Massacre happend just across the street. And if you are visiting (or live here), you can never, ever go wrong with Portillo's. Everything is good. And whoever invented the chocolate cake shake deserves a medal or something. A little secret…there is a little Garrett’s on the second floor of the Merchandise Mart that rarely has a line…If you get off the brown line at Merchandise Mart, it’s just inside :) I think they are closed on the weekends, though.

I lived in Lincoln Park for a few years (I’m in the burbs now) and never ate at fancy restaurants, but there are a few little places that I absolutely loved.

Sushi Toro on Clark in Lincoln Park — soooooo good. It’s a teeny, tiny place and you almost always have to wait, but they take your phone number and you can leave until you table is ready…there are tons of little bars to sit in while you wait for your call. The super white tuna crunch is my fav!

Deli Boutique, also on Clark in Lincoln Park — a little place I used to eat all the time…they have great ready to eat foods and wonderful sandwiches. Curry chicken salad will stain your face yellow, but it tastes so good!

Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. — A very different pizza experience — they make pizza pot pies. The mediterranean bread is to die for. Just a heads up, it’s cash only…and a historical fact, the Valentine’s Day Massacre happend just across the street.

And if you are visiting (or live here), you can never, ever go wrong with Portillo’s. Everything is good. And whoever invented the chocolate cake shake deserves a medal or something.

]]> By: Terese http://mightygirl.com/2012/01/10/five-things-to-taste-in-chicago-2/#comment-1239494 Terese Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:41:04 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=16725#comment-1239494 Next time you're in Chicago, stop at Candyality. A local store (3 locations) that's right our of charlie & the Chocolate Factory! Peruse the store a grab your treats-we tell you what your selection says about you! (bag reading) Sweet! Next time you’re in Chicago, stop at Candyality. A local store (3 locations) that’s right our of charlie & the Chocolate Factory! Peruse the store a grab your treats-we tell you what your selection says about you! (bag reading)
Sweet!

]]> By: Kathy http://mightygirl.com/2012/01/10/five-things-to-taste-in-chicago-2/#comment-1239462 Kathy Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:42:46 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=16725#comment-1239462 Oh how I adore the Bristol. That smoked manhattan is indeed delicious but you didn't mention how amazing the food is. Love that place. I'll also stick up for Great Lake - fantastic pizza with an extremely limited menu, even more limited seating and no bullshit owners who make every pizza themselves. It's not everyone's cup of tea but I think it's fabulous. And hey! I totally go out to eat by myself with a book! Am I supposed to stay home because I'm single? um, no. Oh how I adore the Bristol. That smoked manhattan is indeed delicious but you didn’t mention how amazing the food is. Love that place. I’ll also stick up for Great Lake – fantastic pizza with an extremely limited menu, even more limited seating and no bullshit owners who make every pizza themselves. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I think it’s fabulous. And hey! I totally go out to eat by myself with a book! Am I supposed to stay home because I’m single? um, no.

]]> By: Megan http://mightygirl.com/2012/01/10/five-things-to-taste-in-chicago-2/#comment-1239421 Megan Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:01:09 +0000 http://mightygirl.com/?p=16725#comment-1239421 (I second Sarah Becan!) (I second Sarah Becan!)

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