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Ok, I'm in chicago, help for what to do

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While here don't

Join a gang
Start slanging that work
Hook up with the ratchet's
Get involved with organized crime
Get involved with politics

While here do

Enjoy the food
Enjoy the Architecture
Enjoy the sights and any events if you can
 
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If you've never been, I advise going. It's pretty hardcore - my brother grew his first beard in there in a single show.
 
I live fairly close to where you are (Naperville) and the suburbs are pretty suburban. Portillos is good as is the deep dish but try and get down town if you can. So much to do there.
 
Tathanen said:
Go get an Italian Beef at Portillos.
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Take it from a true Chicagoan born and raised, with a Screeching Weasel avatar no less. You are visiting the greatest and punk rockest city in the world.

Portillos is a decent chain place....but Al's has the best beef. The best pizza (and italian ices) ever is at a little place called Freddy's on 16th St. in Cicero....but Lou Malnatis is very good.

Also, a little known local secret is that real Chicago people also love thin crust pizza sometimes, particularly from Home Run Inn. A tremendous buttery and flaky crust.

Harold's Chicken is a true Chicago delight. The best greasy wings with grease and sauce that drip down onto the fries in the box. Fucking god-tier.

I'm making myself hungry. WHY THE FUCK DID I MOVE TO FUCKING KENTUCKY!!!!#@$@%#

Also, drink Old Style if you want the true windy city experience. A so-called "bar" in Chicagoland that does not have Old Style on tap should have their business license revoked.

And 12-inch softball is for jerk-offs.
 
appaws said:
Take it from a true Chicagoan born and raised, with a Screeching Weasel avatar no less. You are visiting the greatest and punk rockest city in the world.

Portillos is a decent chain place....but Al's has the best beef. The best pizza (and italian ices) ever is at a little place called Freddy's on 16th St. in Cicero....but Lou Malnatis is very good.

Also, a little known local secret is that real Chicago people also love thin crust pizza sometimes, particularly from Home Run Inn. A tremendous buttery and flaky crust.

Harold's Chicken is a true Chicago delight. The best greasy wings with grease and sauce that drip down onto the fries in the box. Fucking god-tier.

I'm making myself hungry. WHY THE FUCK DID I MOVE TO FUCKING KENTUCKY!!!!#@$@%#

Also, drink Old Style if you want the true windy city experience. A so-called "bar" in Chicagoland that does not have Old Style on tap should have their business license revoked.

And 12-inch softball is for jerk-offs.
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Sorry, but Hienie's > Harold's in terms of Fried Chicken
 
Roma's up by Cicero/Montose >>>> Al's

order a deep dish pizza from Pequod's for pickup and by the time you drive there it'll be ready, OP.

edit: i forgot to laugh at op saying they're in chicago while actually being in lombard
 
Lord_Balkan said:
Sorry, but Hienie's > Harold's in terms of Fried Chicken
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I love their chicken and fish. I think the overall experience is not as good because of the crappy fries. Harold's probably uses the same crappy fries, but puts everything in together and blasts the sauce all over it so it gets all over the fries. It's messy but delicious.

But yeah, Hienie's is a good place.
 
appaws said:
I love their chicken and fish. I think the overall experience is not as good because of the crappy fries. Harold's probably uses the same crappy fries, but puts everything in together and blasts the sauce all over it so it gets all over the fries. It's messy but delicious.

But yeah, Hienie's is a good place.
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:P Sorry I had to get that in there. I grew up on Hienie's and didn't find out about Harold's later on, so I am pretty biased with that. The sauce is epic.

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...es-20120315_1_chicago-hot-dogs-mustard-loncar
 
Aylinato said:
Now what do I do next? What's the food places, bars, museums I have to go to?


Also still nervous for the interview. But I'll do good I know that much
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Welcome my friend.

The best pizza in whole chicago is at pequod's pizza on Clybourn. Also Try Kuma's Corner Burgers .

For some fried chicken the king is The Roost!!!! or you like want to follow the hype check out Honey Butter Fried Chicken. They are really good if you don't like spicy chicken.

Let me know if you find some good spots while you roam!!!!

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If you want good burgers Kuma's and Kuma's Two are legit. Another fantastic one is Butcher and the Burger, which is literally a one min walk off the Armitage brown line stop.

If you feel like shopping and you're downtown, State St is better than Michigan Ave because it has some of the same stores, but is much less crowded.

If you want to play arcade games, Headquarters in Lakeview is pretty good. Most of the arcade games are free I think.
 
BashNasty said:
I live in Chicago.

If you want great pizza head to Piece pizza in Bucktown. They also brew their own beer which is great

If you want good burgers head to Bad Apple in north center. Right across the street from the half acre brewery, too.

If you want great BBQ head to either Smoque or Sheffields.

If you wanna catch a show, head over to Second City.
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I agree with Smoques!!! But the real gem in chicago for BBQ is Smalls smoke shack, it is indeed small and barely any room to eat but they have a unique take on BBQ and are just DAM amazing. Check em out !
 
If it's not on Taylor Street, Al's Beef blows. Portillos gives you an awesome consistent experience at any location, and it's huge. Get the Big Beef. Or head over to Mr. Beef, their's is a close second. You might be told by some people that Johnnie's Beef in Elmwood Park is the best, but people from Elmwood Park don't get out enough. It's shit. Gene and Jude's hot dogs are the best in the city, no question.

As far as pizza, Lou Malnati's or Pequod's is the best deep dish, and for thin crust, every mom & pop shop has their own awesome variation. Can't really go wrong with one, just double check it with Yelp.

For bars, Emporium is basically the shit, and if that's not really your thing there's a number of other bars in the immediate area that are pretty good.
 
appaws said:
Take it from a true Chicagoan born and raised, with a Screeching Weasel avatar no less. You are visiting the greatest and punk rockest city in the world.

Portillos is a decent chain place....but Al's has the best beef. The best pizza (and italian ices) ever is at a little place called Freddy's on 16th St. in Cicero....but Lou Malnatis is very good.

Also, a little known local secret is that real Chicago people also love thin crust pizza sometimes, particularly from Home Run Inn. A tremendous buttery and flaky crust.

Harold's Chicken is a true Chicago delight. The best greasy wings with grease and sauce that drip down onto the fries in the box. Fucking god-tier.

I'm making myself hungry. WHY THE FUCK DID I MOVE TO FUCKING KENTUCKY!!!!#@$@%#

Also, drink Old Style if you want the true windy city experience. A so-called "bar" in Chicagoland that does not have Old Style on tap should have their business license revoked.

And 12-inch softball is for jerk-offs.
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Home Run Inn?

C'mon dude, if you're going to get thin crust Aurelio's is the only choice.
 
Guys, I'm staying 5 days in Chicago in July, since I'll be booking accommodation via Airbnb, what are some nice central areas to confine my search to?
 
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