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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 #1840 on: December 03, 2017, 11:02:18 AM »
Can anyone recommend some indoor activities that's suitable for a family? Thanks
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1841 on: December 03, 2017, 12:05:27 PM »
Quote from: moish on December 03, 2017, 11:02:18 AM
Can anyone recommend some indoor activities that's suitable for a family? Thanks
Museums...there are a few to choose from depending on your interests. Navy pier has an indoor children's museum. There is a trampoline place as well that I could probably get details on if you were interested. Food is always a great activity
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1842 on: December 03, 2017, 12:10:55 PM »
Thoughts on the ledge at Willis Tower?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1843 on: December 03, 2017, 12:35:16 PM »
Quote from: moish on December 03, 2017, 12:10:55 PM
Thoughts on the ledge at Willis Tower?
Do it.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1844 on: December 03, 2017, 12:52:45 PM »
Quote from: moish on December 03, 2017, 12:10:55 PM
Thoughts on the ledge at Willis Tower?
It's great, but that's all it is. Not sure how long that takes. I did it a few years back, and it was cool and all, but once you walk out there, how long are you sticking around?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1845 on: December 03, 2017, 12:55:50 PM »
Quote from: as2 on December 03, 2017, 12:52:45 PM
It's great, but that's all it is. Not sure how long that takes. I did it a few years back, and it was cool and all, but once you walk out there, how long are you sticking around?
Long enough to take a picture.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1846 on: December 03, 2017, 01:23:18 PM »
Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on December 03, 2017, 12:55:50 PM
Long enough to take a picture.
Agreed. What I'm trying to say is, if you're trying to fill an afternoon, this may not be the way to go.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1847 on: December 03, 2017, 09:35:25 PM »
Crazy question. I'm going to Chicago again to visit my ill sister (2 days 1 night). She's in The Self Help Home and I'm staying again at the Residence Inn Wilmette/Skokie on 3205 Old Glenview Road. Using my wife's free night. They were very nice to me last time - very early check in and very late checkout, so I'm going again. This time it'll be Chanukah. I got my psak where my wife will light at home in Brooklyn and be Yotzei me. However, I was told I need to see a lit menorah - best would be to drive by a house that has one. So my weird question is, based on where I'm staying can someone give me a close block where I can see menorahs? (Maybe I'll find parking near Milt's and try it this time). Thanks for any help.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1848 on: December 03, 2017, 09:38:28 PM »
Quote from: Mutty on December 03, 2017, 09:35:25 PM
Crazy question. I'm going to Chicago again to visit my ill sister (2 days 1 night). She's in The Self Help Home and I'm staying again at the Residence Inn Wilmette/Skokie on 3205 Old Glenview Road. Using my wife's free night. They were very nice to me last time - very early check in and very late checkout, so I'm going again. This time it'll be Chanukah. I got my psak where my wife will light at home in Brooklyn and be Yotzei me. However, I was told I need to see a lit menorah - best would be to drive by a house that has one. So my weird question is, based on where I'm staying can someone give me a close block where I can see menorahs? (Maybe I'll find parking near Milt's and try it this time). Thanks for any help.
Milts is downtown, I doubt they'll be menorahs there.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1849 on: December 04, 2017, 09:47:13 AM »
Quote from: mmgfarb on December 03, 2017, 09:38:28 PM
Milts is downtown, I doubt they'll be menorahs there.
That was a new topic. Based on the reviews here it seems real good. Last time I couldn't find parking. Maybe this time I will.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1850 on: December 04, 2017, 09:53:46 AM »
You're right near Skokie, a quick drive down a few streets should get you quite a few menorahs.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1851 on: December 04, 2017, 12:49:19 PM »
Quote from: moish on December 03, 2017, 11:02:18 AM
Can anyone recommend some indoor activities that's suitable for a family? Thanks
Museum of Science & Industry?
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« Reply #1852 on: December 04, 2017, 01:17:37 PM »
Quote from: as2 on December 04, 2017, 09:53:46 AM
You're right near Skokie, a quick drive down a few streets should get you quite a few menorahs.
Thanks. Will do that.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1853 on: December 04, 2017, 02:41:53 PM »
Quote from: joe999 on November 27, 2017, 07:33:18 PM
You can order from Milt's using the Postmates app to downtown. Cheapest option delivery wise. Other places will charge an arm and a leg.

Why didn't you refer me and I'd have gotten $100 in delivery fee credit?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1854 on: December 04, 2017, 05:22:29 PM »
Quote from: henche on December 04, 2017, 02:41:53 PM
Why didn't you refer me and I'd have gotten $100 in delivery fee credit?
What difference does it make to you? You're not paying
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1855 on: December 04, 2017, 05:28:44 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on December 04, 2017, 05:22:29 PM
What difference does it make to you? You're not paying

I ordered lunch
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1856 on: December 07, 2017, 08:40:17 PM »
Are there sufganiyot in Chicago?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1857 on: December 07, 2017, 09:09:54 PM »
Quote from: henche on December 07, 2017, 08:40:17 PM
Are there sufganiyot in Chicago?
Tel Aviv has theirs at this time of year, and i'd assume several other bakeries do too.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1858 on: December 07, 2017, 09:28:36 PM »
Quote from: henche on December 07, 2017, 08:40:17 PM
Are there sufganiyot in Chicago?
Jelly or custard?
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« Reply #1859 on: December 07, 2017, 09:44:08 PM »
Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on December 07, 2017, 09:28:36 PM
Jelly or custard?
Better, Caramel. (pronounced car-mull) ;D
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