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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 #2160 on: June 26, 2018, 09:24:49 PM »
Thanks, anyone stay at the Sofitel?

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2161 on: July 16, 2018, 12:07:00 PM »
Where is the Closest cholov yisroel dairy place to McCormick place?

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2162 on: July 17, 2018, 12:48:04 PM »
Where is the Closest cholov yisroel dairy place to McCormick place?

Rogers Park/Skokie area. 35-40 minute drive.

You should download the koshergps app. It's amazing.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2163 on: July 22, 2018, 11:07:29 AM »
Plain Uber. Many don't care, as long as you tell them before, and the food is packed well. EJs pizza is on Ubereats, but obviously not Fleish.

Can you think of any other meat options to deliver to ORD?
Uber eats shows error when putting in ORD..
We have only a 1.5 hour stopover

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2164 on: July 22, 2018, 11:18:50 AM »
Can you think of any other meat options to deliver to ORD?
Uber eats shows error when putting in ORD..
We have only a 1.5 hour stopover
See the first part of my answer. You can order from any place and call a standard Uber to pick it up.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2165 on: July 22, 2018, 06:00:06 PM »
See the first part of my answer. You can order from any place and call a standard Uber to pick it up.

Right, Uber and Lyft seem to be, consistently, at least $50 for pool/line.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2166 on: July 22, 2018, 06:12:54 PM »
Right, Uber and Lyft seem to be, consistently, at least $50 for pool/line.
Uh, from where? I've never seen prices quite that high from Shallots, Great Chicago, etc.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2167 on: August 26, 2018, 10:19:03 AM »
Great Taste of Kosher Event today at Jewel on Howard Street from 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

Dozens of Kosher food vendors, Uncle Moishy and Gad Elbaz are performing, and free hot dog dinner:
 
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2168 on: August 26, 2018, 10:25:46 AM »
Great Taste of Kosher Event today at Jewel on Howard Street from 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

Dozens of Kosher food vendors, Uncle Moishy and Gad Elbaz are performing, and free hot dog dinner:
if only you posted this earlier. Sounds like a cool event to fly in for

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« Reply #2169 on: August 26, 2018, 10:27:30 AM »
if only you posted this earlier. Sounds like a cool event to fly in for
No. No reason to fly in for an overly crowded supermarket.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2170 on: August 26, 2018, 12:42:38 PM »
besides you want to make sure you choose the right uncle moishe

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« Reply #2171 on: August 26, 2018, 12:43:45 PM »
besides you want to make sure you choose the right uncle moishe
Agreed. Nothing like a turf war in the middle of a crowded supermarket
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2172 on: August 26, 2018, 01:02:19 PM »
if only you posted this earlier. Sounds like a cool event to fly in for

+100

No. No reason to fly in for an overly crowded supermarket.

free flight with points. free hotel with points; free food from vendors, free hot-dog dinner by Agri-Star from 3-5pm.

Uncle Moishy singing at 2:00, 2:35, 3:50
Special presentation at 2:55 PM, right before the Gad Elbaz Concert, recognizing and thanking Chicago Hatzolah and it’s amazing First Responder Team.
3:00pm free concert by Gad Elbaz.
A fun, free day of food, music, and celebration for all ages.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2173 on: August 26, 2018, 01:52:35 PM »
+100

free flight with points. free hotel with points; free food from vendors, free hot-dog dinner by Agri-Star from 3-5pm.

Uncle Moishy singing at 2:00, 2:35, 3:50
Special presentation at 2:55 PM, right before the Gad Elbaz Concert, recognizing and thanking Chicago Hatzolah and it’s amazing First Responder Team.
3:00pm free concert by Gad Elbaz.
A fun, free day of food, music, and celebration for all ages.
I'm aware, but still,
No. No reason to fly in for an overly crowded supermarket.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2174 on: August 30, 2018, 06:34:23 PM »
Is Tein Li Chow still open? What takeout options are still in the Jewel-Osco?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2175 on: August 30, 2018, 06:50:45 PM »
Is Tein Li Chow still open? What takeout options are still in the Jewel-Osco?
No, Tein Li Chow is closed for good. The kosher deli is transitioning, and changing management, so I don't know it's current status, but there typically would be some food there to take out. In addition, there is a place taking over TLCs spot, just not sure when it opens(ed)
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2176 on: August 30, 2018, 06:59:29 PM »
No, Tein Li Chow is closed for good. The kosher deli is transitioning, and changing management, so I don't know it's current status, but there typically would be some food there to take out. In addition, there is a place taking over TLCs spot, just not sure when it opens(ed)
That's sad. Some of their food was pretty solid. DW loved their wonton soup.
Is there anything open downtown on a Sunday for lunch or is Milt's the closest option?
Thanks!
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2177 on: August 30, 2018, 07:08:01 PM »
Jewel now has a new takeout that open today. They use ten li chows kitchen and sell the stuff by the takeout Department.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2178 on: August 30, 2018, 07:11:26 PM »
That's sad. Some of their food was pretty solid. DW loved their wonton soup.
Is there anything open downtown on a Sunday for lunch or is Milt's the closest option?
Thanks!
Hamachi now has a traditional Chinese menu in addition to their sushi and fish dishes, and I was actually pretty impressed with the dishes I ordered.
Jewel now has a new takeout that open today. They use ten li chows kitchen and sell the stuff by the takeout Department.
Good to know, thanks!
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #2179 on: August 30, 2018, 07:28:46 PM »
No, Tein Li Chow is closed for good. The kosher deli is transitioning, and changing management, so I don't know it's current status, but there typically would be some food there to take out. In addition, there is a place taking over TLCs spot, just not sure when it opens(ed)
Shallots took over the Jewel deli and is using the Teinlichow space as a kitchen