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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 #1380 on: March 03, 2017, 04:04:28 PM »
going to Chicago with my wife for one night? Whats there to see or do for 24 hours? what food for lunch and dinner the first night and lunch and dinner to go the second day? Is the Hyatt Place in Downtown nice?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1381 on: March 05, 2017, 03:28:36 PM »
Quote from: mercaz1 on March 03, 2017, 04:04:28 PM
going to Chicago with my wife for one night? Whats there to see or do for 24 hours? what food for lunch and dinner the first night and lunch and dinner to go the second day? Is the Hyatt Place in Downtown nice?

If you want to have some variety, I would recommend:
(1) Bebe's Kosher Deli for lunch day 1
(2) Evita Argentinian Steakhouse for dinner day 1
(3) Milt's BBQ for lunch day 2
(4) Shallots for dinner day 2
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1382 on: March 07, 2017, 03:42:11 PM »
Quote from: Dave A on March 05, 2017, 03:28:36 PM
If you want to have some variety, I would recommend:
(1) Bebe's Kosher Deli for lunch day 1
(2) Evita Argentinian Steakhouse for dinner day 1
(3) Milt's BBQ for lunch day 2
(4) Shallots for dinner day 2

Not going to be there for dinner on day 2. what would be your updated suggestion?
are there any dairy places for lunch?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1383 on: March 07, 2017, 03:42:32 PM »
Whats the best hyatt in chicago? how far is downtown to the kosher food?
is there on street parking overnight near the hyatt hotels?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1384 on: March 07, 2017, 04:01:28 PM »
Quote from: mercaz1 on March 07, 2017, 03:42:32 PM
Whats the best hyatt in chicago? how far is downtown to the kosher food?
is there on street parking overnight near the hyatt hotels?
I'm a huge fan of the regency downtown, stayed there more times than I can count. There are 2 kosher restaurants downtown, bebe's and Metro Club. Take note both of those locations revolve around business hours. Without traffic you are about 20-25 minutes from all of Chicago's kosher food and community. There are plenty of lots around where you can park overnight for less than the hotels rate and depending where you stay may not be too far from the hotel.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1385 on: March 07, 2017, 08:22:42 PM »
Quote from: mercaz1 on March 07, 2017, 03:42:11 PM
Not going to be there for dinner on day 2. what would be your updated suggestion?
are there any dairy places for lunch?

Bebe's has a dairy side if you're downtown. But I would skip and just do Milt's, Shallots, and Evita.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1386 on: March 08, 2017, 04:39:09 PM »
Quote from: as2 on March 07, 2017, 04:01:28 PM
I'm a huge fan of the regency downtown, stayed there more times than I can count. There are 2 kosher restaurants downtown, bebe's and Metro Club. Take note both of those locations revolve around business hours. Without traffic you are about 20-25 minutes from all of Chicago's kosher food and community. There are plenty of lots around where you can park overnight for less than the hotels rate and depending where you stay may not be too far from the hotel.

Is the Regency nicer than the Park Hyatt?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1387 on: March 08, 2017, 04:45:15 PM »
Quote from: mercaz1 on March 08, 2017, 04:39:09 PM
Is the Regency nicer than the Park Hyatt?
I don't know.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1388 on: March 08, 2017, 04:47:59 PM »
Quote from: mercaz1 on March 08, 2017, 04:39:09 PM
Is the Regency nicer than the Park Hyatt?
Is coach better than first class?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1389 on: March 08, 2017, 04:58:18 PM »
Quote from: Dan on March 08, 2017, 04:47:59 PM
Is coach better than first class?
lol we've been getting some really nice hotel comparisons these past couple of days!
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1390 on: March 08, 2017, 05:04:56 PM »
Quote from: Dan on March 08, 2017, 04:47:59 PM
Is coach better than first class?
I have never stayed in any Oark or Regency level Hyatt so I didnt know which is better.

Thanks for clarifying.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1391 on: March 08, 2017, 05:06:43 PM »
Park is the highest level full service Hyatt
Regency is the lowest level full service Hyatt
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1392 on: March 13, 2017, 09:52:56 PM »
how does the Intercontinental compare to the hyatt regency downtown?
I have both IHG and hyatt (anniversary) free nights and trying to decide which one to stay at...
Also factor in parking options and likelihood of complimentary uprgade...
Stay is for tomorrow so I need some quick input please.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1393 on: March 13, 2017, 10:30:03 PM »
Quote from: rapsjr on March 13, 2017, 09:52:56 PM
how does the Intercontinental compare to the hyatt regency downtown?
I have both IHG and hyatt (anniversary) free nights and trying to decide which one to stay at...
Also factor in parking options and likelihood of complimentary uprgade...
Stay is for tomorrow so I need some quick input please.
Thanks!
Stayed at both, I prefer the Hyatt. Both great locations.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1394 on: March 18, 2017, 10:56:12 PM »
Shallots has no availability for the day I'm looking for. Is there a work around? And what is the other choices?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1395 on: March 18, 2017, 11:04:46 PM »
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Shallots has no availability for the day I'm looking for. Is there a work around? And what is the other choices?
They are booked solid? Maybe there's an event, because that doesn't sound right. Which day? Evita and Milts are places to try as well.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1396 on: March 18, 2017, 11:11:35 PM »
Solid booked. How about Argentinian steak house?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1397 on: March 18, 2017, 11:12:42 PM »
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Solid booked. How about Argentinian steak house?
That's Evita. Never been but hear good things.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1398 on: March 19, 2017, 11:35:51 AM »
whats the best steak at Shallots? Whats the best thing if your not a steak lover to order?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #1399 on: March 19, 2017, 12:44:58 PM »
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Whats the best thing if your not a steak lover to order?
They have some really good burgers on the bar menu. And they supposedly have some good ones off the menu as well.
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