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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 #860 on: April 22, 2015, 12:52:04 PM »
i got the bbq short ribs at shallots because i was in the mood of a saucy meat and they were fantastic.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #861 on: April 23, 2015, 01:31:44 AM »
I see some have issues with Milts for not having something that is not on their menu. I guess Shallots would never do that. Instead they advertise Prime Rib on Thursdays. So you go there on a Thursday and guess what? No PR!  >:(

Carved Prime Rib
The epitome of steakhouse fare, this dish is cooked to a perfect medium by
slow roasting the entire rib and carving a cut to your desired taste and size.
Served with pommes puree, baby carrots and natural au jus.
Available only on Thursdays
Prince Cut (8 ounces): 60 Queen Cut (12 ounces): 85 King Cut (16 ounces): 110
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #862 on: April 23, 2015, 07:15:19 AM »
Why is there no CM cut?

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #863 on: April 23, 2015, 07:53:11 AM »
Why is there no CM cut?
You have to go here: http://www.lawrysonline.com/
Tell me that doesn't look good!

CM CUT - $59
A double sized cut with the rib bone, as served to the
Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl teams
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #864 on: May 02, 2015, 10:25:09 PM »
Been staying at the Hyatt Lodge (McDonald's Headquarters) and have to say this place is nice! Are there any restaurants open Saturday night that would deliver here though?

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #865 on: May 03, 2015, 10:08:17 AM »
Been staying at the Hyatt Lodge (McDonald's Headquarters) and have to say this place is nice! Are there any restaurants open Saturday night that would deliver here though?
Nope

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« Reply #866 on: May 03, 2015, 10:14:18 AM »
Thanks, seemed like nothing was really open last night.

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« Reply #867 on: May 21, 2015, 04:22:44 PM »
At Milt's now. What items on menu and off menu are a must get

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« Reply #868 on: May 21, 2015, 04:30:28 PM »
At Milt's now. What items on menu and off menu are a must get

Ask for a dans deals rib sandwich

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« Reply #869 on: May 21, 2015, 05:58:13 PM »
Ask for a dans deals rib sandwich
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At Milt's now. What items on menu and off menu are a must get
How was?

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #870 on: May 31, 2015, 10:54:52 AM »
Anyone know which of the chicago restaurants will deliver dinner to Midway Airport hotels?

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« Reply #871 on: May 31, 2015, 03:41:45 PM »
Anyone know which of the chicago restaurants will deliver dinner to Midway Airport hotels?

None.  But just have Uber deliver.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #872 on: May 31, 2015, 05:13:59 PM »
None.  But just have Uber deliver.

Is that UberEATS?

Never tried it but will give it a shot for some Shallots when I arrive tonight....

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« Reply #873 on: May 31, 2015, 05:37:48 PM »
Is that UberEATS?

Never tried it but will give it a shot for some Shallots when I arrive tonight....

No. Just use regular Uber and have them pick it up.

But keep in mind, the Uber will cost around $30 maybe depending on the time of day and its at least a 35-40 min ride
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #874 on: May 31, 2015, 05:39:36 PM »
Is that UberEATS?

Never tried it but will give it a shot for some Shallots when I arrive tonight....

No, that's a different service.  But I've seen people on this thread talk about Uber drivers picking up food and bringing it to you ... never tried it myself ... anyone wanna weigh in on exactly how that works?

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #875 on: May 31, 2015, 05:43:38 PM »
No, that's a different service.  But I've seen people on this thread talk about Uber drivers picking up food and bringing it to you ... never tried it myself ... anyone wanna weigh in on exactly how that works?

No. Just use regular Uber and have them pick it up.

But keep in mind, the Uber will cost around $30 maybe depending on the time of day and its at least a 35-40 min ride

^What he said.  Milt's would likely be about 10-minute-shorter ride, if time/Uber costs are important to you. 

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #876 on: May 31, 2015, 05:49:13 PM »
No, that's a different service.  But I've seen people on this thread talk about Uber drivers picking up food and bringing it to you ... never tried it myself ... anyone wanna weigh in on exactly how that works?
Just order the Uber to the restaurant and put in your destination have them know that a taxi is coming to get your food (make sure it's sealed properly to avoid any Basar Shenisalem Mien Ha'eyin issues)  once the taxi is confirmed just call the guy and let him know what going on...

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #877 on: May 31, 2015, 07:22:47 PM »
Just order the Uber to the restaurant and put in your destination have them know that a taxi is coming to get your food (make sure it's sealed properly to avoid any Basar Shenisalem Mien Ha'eyin issues)  once the taxi is confirmed just call the guy and let him know what going on...

And then the restaurant will just bring the food out to the cabin?

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #878 on: May 31, 2015, 07:26:05 PM »

And then the restaurant will just bring the food out to the cabin?
I assume you mean cab not cabin? Generally shouldn't be an issue if for some reason they are sooo busy they can't bring it outside ask him to go inside.

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« Reply #879 on: May 31, 2015, 07:30:25 PM »
I assume you mean cab not cabin? Generally shouldn't be an issue if for some reason they are sooo busy they can't bring it outside ask him to go inside.

Yes cab. Thanks. Will give it a shot tonight.