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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 #2080 on: April 23, 2018, 10:50:53 PM »
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2081 on: May 03, 2018, 10:36:12 PM »
Best kosher pizza in chicago?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2082 on: May 03, 2018, 10:54:12 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on May 03, 2018, 10:36:12 PM
Best kosher pizza in chicago?
Meh. Nothing special here. Depends what you like, but there are only a few options
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2083 on: May 03, 2018, 11:10:04 PM »
Quote from: as2 on May 03, 2018, 10:54:12 PM
Meh. Nothing special here. Depends what you like, but there are only a few options
Any good frozen pizza's?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2084 on: May 03, 2018, 11:18:37 PM »
Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on May 03, 2018, 11:10:04 PM
Any good frozen pizza's?
Kosher? Not really. I put the Gino's above many others, but it's still frozen pizza...
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2085 on: May 03, 2018, 11:20:28 PM »
Quote from: as2 on May 03, 2018, 11:18:37 PM
Kosher? Not really. I put the Gino's above many others, but it's still frozen pizza...

Meh
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2086 on: May 03, 2018, 11:21:04 PM »
Quote from: sky121 on May 03, 2018, 10:36:12 PM
Best kosher pizza in chicago?

Slice of life deep dish
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2087 on: May 03, 2018, 11:21:12 PM »
Quote from: henche on May 03, 2018, 11:20:28 PM
Meh
Not calling it terrific, but which frozen options are better?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2088 on: May 04, 2018, 09:05:34 AM »
Quote from: as2 on May 03, 2018, 11:21:12 PM
Not calling it terrific, but which frozen options are better?

Most. J2, Amnons, etc.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2089 on: May 04, 2018, 11:48:50 AM »
Quote from: henche on May 04, 2018, 09:05:34 AM
Most. J2, Amnons, etc.
Haha! I have a better one. Knock knock...
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2090 on: May 04, 2018, 11:52:43 AM »
Quote from: as2 on May 04, 2018, 11:48:50 AM
Haha! I have a better one. Knock knock...

You like Gino's better? I was seriously underwhelmed.
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« Reply #2091 on: May 04, 2018, 11:57:39 AM »
Quote from: henche on May 04, 2018, 11:52:43 AM
You like Gino's better? I was seriously underwhelmed.
Not saying I wasn't underwhelmed, but there is actually some substance to it. A variety of cheeses. A step up from the typical frozen cardboard.
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« Reply #2092 on: May 04, 2018, 12:09:20 PM »
Quote from: as2 on May 04, 2018, 11:57:39 AM
Not saying I wasn't underwhelmed, but there is actually some substance to it. A variety of cheeses. A step up from the typical frozen cardboard.

Maybe I should try again without expectations. I thought J2 much better.
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« Reply #2093 on: May 04, 2018, 12:23:55 PM »
Quote from: henche on May 04, 2018, 12:09:20 PM
Maybe I should try again without expectations. I thought J2 much better.
Gino's is deep dish. It's already got that going for it. Did you try the plain or spinach? The spinach is much better IMO
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2094 on: May 04, 2018, 12:44:39 PM »
Quote from: as2 on May 04, 2018, 12:23:55 PM
Gino's is deep dish. It's already got that going for it. Did you try the plain or spinach? The spinach is much better IMO

I had the plain. I think I added olives. Was pretty much matzo pizza with too much cheese and not enough sauce
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2095 on: May 04, 2018, 03:28:18 PM »
How about a pizza DO? You guys bring the pizza and I will be the taste tester.  :)
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2096 on: May 04, 2018, 03:34:43 PM »
What ever happened with making an actual kosher Ginos store?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2097 on: May 04, 2018, 03:39:48 PM »
Quote from: Dan on May 04, 2018, 03:34:43 PM
What ever happened with making an actual kosher Ginos store?

I think it morphed into this.

My guess is that when they were testing formulas, they discovered that if they actually made Gino's pizza, it would have to sell for like 20 bucks or more.  FWIW, I'd happily pay 20 bucks for a frozen kosher Gino's pizza.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2098 on: May 04, 2018, 03:59:42 PM »
Quote from: henche on May 04, 2018, 12:44:39 PM
I had the plain. I think I added olives. Was pretty much matzo pizza with too much cheese and not enough sauce
Try the spinach. The crest is definitely an issue.
Quote from: ChaimMoskowitz on May 04, 2018, 03:28:18 PM
How about a pizza DO? You guys bring the pizza and I will be the taste tester.  :)
I'm in. You still need to try a Ken's milkshake.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2099 on: May 04, 2018, 04:54:35 PM »
Quote from: henche on May 04, 2018, 03:39:48 PM
My guess is that when they were testing formulas, they discovered that if they actually made Gino's pizza, it would have to sell for like 20 bucks or more. 
So it is the same price as a non-kosher pizza?
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