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Kosher Restaurants:

MEAT:
Milt's (BOOOOO).
Get chili, cornbread, and beans. Drink a beergarita. 
3411 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60657. 773-661-6384
Delivery available through Postmates
Open S-T: 11:30-10 F: 11:30-2 S: Call for hours

Shallot's.   Amazing sushi and great steaks though quite pricey.
7016 Carpenter Rd Skokie, IL 60077. 847-677-DINE
Delivery available. Shallots has their own app.
Open S-T: 11:30-9:00 Closed Friday Sat: 1.25 hours after Shkia-11:00

Ken's Diner.  The classic burger diner joint. Better than Milts.
3353 Dempster Skokie, IL 60076. 847-679-4030
Delivery Available
Open S-T: 11:00-8:30

Great Chicago. Used to be owned by Ken's, but sold to a different owner. Many of the same items.
3149 W. Devon Chicago, IL 60659. 773-465-9030
Delivery Available. Great Chicago has its own app.
Open S-T: 11-9 F: 10-3

Taboun Grill. Good Israeli food. Schwarma, Shnitzel, moroccan Cigars.
8808 N. Gross Point Rd Skokie, IL. 847-965-1818
Open S-T: 11-10 F: 11-2 Closed Saturday.

Mizrahi Grill. Similar to Taboun. Located in the northern suburbs. 
215 Skokie Valley Rd Highland Park, IL . 847-831-1400
You can order online via their website.

Tein Li Chow. Chinese food. Located in the Jewel supermarket which also has a kosher bakery and deli.
Takeout only.
2485 W. Howard Evanston, IL. 847-328-4642


The Sandwich Club. Burgers, deli sandwiches...etc.
4507 W. Oakton Skokie, IL 60076. 847-677-6020
Open S-T: 11-8 F: 11-2 Closed Saturday

Bebe's Kosher Deli
. Downtown Chicago- They have bagels/cream cheese on one side and deli sandwiches on the other.
Located in the French Market by the train station. Free parking with $20 French Market Purchase
131 North Clinton Chicago, IL 60661. 312-207-0572
Open M-T: 10-6 F: 10-1(winter) 2(summer) Closed Sat & Sun

Evita Steakhouse. Argentinian Steakhouse -
6112 N. Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 463-8482
Sundays to Thursdays from 5 pm to 12 am. Saturdays on winter time sometime after Shabbat to 12 am. Summer time Saturdays closed!!

Metroklub. Downtown Chicago-Only open during lunch M-Th.
In the Crown Plaza hotel. 733 West Madison Street, Chicago, IL 60661. (312) 602-2104
CLOSED

Hy Life Bistro. Connected to Slice of Life (see below). On the expensive side, though not quite Shallots levels.
4120 W. Dempster Skokie, IL 60076. 847-674-2021
CLOSED

Tacos Gingi. Mexican Place. Pretty much takeout only.
5128 Dempster Street, Skokie IL 60077. 847-983-0648
Open S-T: 11-8  F: 11-1 Closed Saturday

Hamachi Sushi. Sushi Bar and Chinese menu (Meat and chicken) They have their own app. 2801 West Howard Chicago, IL 60645. (773) 293-6904



DAIRY:

Emma's Bagel Cafe. Many breakfast options, but they have lunch dinner options as well like mac n' cheese. 9306 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077. 847-673-3030

Chalavi. 2931 W. Touhy Chicago, IL 60645. 773-338-9640

EJ's Pizzeria.   9149 N. Gross Point Skokie, IL 60076. 224-534-7215 On ubereats, and have their own app as well.

Bond Coffee. Starbucks type atmosphere and food. Has a drive through. Available via grubhub.
7555 N. California Ave Chicago, IL 60645


Slice of Life.(request Cholov Yisroel)4120 W. Dempster Skokie, IL 60076. 847-674-2021  CLOSED

Tel Aviv Pizza (Cholov Yisroel - Pizza is Yoshon), 6349 N. California Chicago, IL 60659. 773-764-3776

The Lincoln Cafe. Breakfast/lunch food as well as pre-packaged wraps and salads. Don't miss the bbq chicken pizza!!! Takeout only. Lincoln Cafe has their own app. Located in The BP gas station 6599 N Lincoln Ave. Lincolnwood IL 60712

Sarah's Brick oven. New place 12/18. Pastas and sandwiches. Located next to Hungarian Kosher Supermarket 4020 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60076


Nuovo. Italian. Open lunch/dinner. High end dairy restaurant. 3750 W Devon Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712. (847) 213-1026


ALL DAIRY RESTAURANTS LISTED ABOVE ARE C"Y AT THIS TIME (9/2021) BUT DOUBLE CHECKING IS RECOMMENDED AS THINGS CHANGE

Activities:
Navy Pier
Millennium Park/The Bean
Segway Tour
Six Flags Great America
Botanic Gardens
Willis Tower Skydeck
Lincoln Park Zoo (Free, but their lot is pay to park, look for street parking)
Museum of Science and Industry


Hotels:
Fairmont Millennium Park
Park Hyatt Chicago>Category 6
Hyatt Regency Chicago>Category 4
Hyatt Regency O'Hare>Category 2
W Lakeshore>Category 5
W Chicago City Center>Category 5
Westin Chicago>Category 5
Aloft Chicago City Center>Category 4
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers>Category 4
Aloft Chicago O'Hare>Category 2

Shabbos Tips:

Public Transport options:

Guidebooks:

Other Tips
Parking at ORD: The cheapest place to park is in the O'hare lot G. It's $10/day. Be aware that you need to take a bus to the tram (in lot E) which takes you to the terminals. This can take 20-25 minutes
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1600 on: July 20, 2017, 08:58:35 PM »
Not raw. Read his post again
True.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1601 on: July 20, 2017, 09:26:14 PM »
Godzilla roll, Millennium roll, California roll, sweet potato roll. All have only mock crab as far as fish goes, except sweet potato, which has none.
Thanks!
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1602 on: July 20, 2017, 09:27:50 PM »
True.
Thanks- ever had the jalapeño poppers sushi?
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« Reply #1603 on: July 20, 2017, 09:28:45 PM »
Thanks- ever had the jalapeño poppers sushi?
Nope, just the poppers plain.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1604 on: August 08, 2017, 08:43:43 PM »
Going to be in Chicago for the day tomorrow. Suggestions on things to do / spend my time. I get in from NY at 9:45 AM and leave on the 4:30 back home.

Got upgraded on 3 class United 777-200 to J so I figured a short mileage run is in order.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1605 on: August 13, 2017, 10:58:02 PM »
Texas Kosher BBQ -- this Thursday, August 17 from 12:00pm - 6:30pm

From their site: "Deep in the Heart of Texas' comes some authentic Kosher BBQ. Come out and enjoy some 18 hour Smoked Brisket, Ribs, Chickens and more on Thursday August 17 at Evanston Jewel-Osco on Howard Street.

Texas Kosher BBQ will be rolling in with their new 28 foot trailer loaded with a full size smoker and kitchens to serve up a great taste of Texas.

Come on out and enjoy some great flavors and smells. Grab a bite to eat for lunch, Take home for Dinner and order extras to grace your Shabbos table:

Menu and pricing:
Sliced Brisket Platter - $18.00
1/3 pound of our signature slow smoked beef, Sliced with 1 Side.

¼ Chicken Platter - $10.00
A delicious, Juicy slow smoked 1/4 Chicken served with 1 side.

Chopped Beef Platter - $14.00
Our signature slow smoked beef, chopped and mixed with our signature BBQ sauce served on a bun and 1 side

Texas Fries or Chili Fries - $14.00
French Fries piled with chopped beef and coleslaw

Children’s Hot Dogs - $5.00 ADD Texas Chili $9.00
Hot Dog served on Bun with one Side.

Extra Sides - $2.00
Cole Slaw, Baked beans, Corn on the Cobb, French Fries
SODA and WATER - $1.50"

ORDER FOR SHABBOS (to be confirmed on Thursday)
Sliced Brisket and smoked ribs by the pound
Whole Smoked Chickens
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1606 on: August 23, 2017, 01:09:34 PM »

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1607 on: August 23, 2017, 07:30:39 PM »
Anyone have more info on Kashrus plan for Cold Stone?

http://www.jewishillini.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3203346/jewish/Kosher-in-Champaign-Urbana.htm

I don't know about the IL location, however the Pittsburgh, PA location was Kosher for about one year (dairy, non-CY) and they did not see the value so they are no longer certified Kosher.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1608 on: September 07, 2017, 10:00:41 PM »
im in town and I have wine!

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1609 on: September 07, 2017, 10:32:20 PM »
im in town and I have wine!
I'm in town and I need wine!

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1610 on: September 07, 2017, 10:51:11 PM »
I'm in town and I need wine!

i need food

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1611 on: September 07, 2017, 10:51:42 PM »
I'm in town and I need wine!
im not in town and don't need wine. Scotch maybe

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1612 on: September 07, 2017, 11:04:09 PM »
i need food
Welcome to Chicago, where nobody is open past 6 You can go to Evita. I think they're open until 12:00.
im not in town and don't need wine. Scotch maybe
Well I'm sure if you rolled in, we'd find you some scotch
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1613 on: September 07, 2017, 11:17:51 PM »

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1614 on: September 07, 2017, 11:19:06 PM »
i need food
Jewel or Mariano's probably still have some sushi rolls.

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« Reply #1615 on: September 07, 2017, 11:23:16 PM »
Jewel or Mariano's probably still have some sushi rolls.
Doubt it. Remember, it's a Thursday night...
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« Reply #1616 on: September 08, 2017, 01:44:32 AM »
Wait, there's sushi, wine and scotch in Chicago? I'm coming, wait for me!
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1617 on: September 08, 2017, 02:20:35 AM »
im in town and I have wine!
What did you do to protect your wine in fl? Took it all with you?

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1618 on: September 09, 2017, 09:17:37 PM »
Pm me if you want to come drink wine

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1619 on: September 09, 2017, 10:24:52 PM »
Pm me if you want to come drink wine
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