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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 #240 on: July 08, 2013, 04:40:33 PM »
Quote from: mercaz1 on July 08, 2013, 04:38:26 PM
bAsically this whole thread is food
anyone with ideas of what to do with a kid who is 5  of to do in general for a few days in August

Try milts and shallots :P. on the other hand - Navy Pier and a cubs game? Can also take a fun drive through the south side (the deep south ;)) always fun for me!
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #241 on: July 08, 2013, 04:44:42 PM »
Quote from: mercaz1 on July 08, 2013, 04:38:26 PM
bAsically this whole thread is food
anyone with ideas of what to do with a kid who is 5  of to do in general for a few days in August
Lego land, bike ride on lake Michigan, navy pier, museum of science and industry, aquarium, zoo, planetarium, Sears tower
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #242 on: July 08, 2013, 04:44:50 PM »
I'm flying into ORD on Wednesday 7/10 and I need a car from 3-10 PM. The prices are over $70 for the cheapest car.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #243 on: July 08, 2013, 04:45:38 PM »
Quote from: MosheP on July 08, 2013, 04:44:50 PM
I'm flying into ORD on Wednesday 7/10 and I need a car from 3-10 PM. The prices are over $70 for the cheapest car.

Any advice?
Priceline, Hertz points, free day vouchers
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #244 on: July 08, 2013, 04:49:55 PM »
Quote from: chucksterace on July 08, 2013, 04:40:33 PM
Try milts and shallots :P. on the other hand - Navy Pier and a cubs game? Can also take a fun drive through the south side (the deep south ;)) always fun for me!
Quote from: Ergel on July 08, 2013, 04:44:42 PM
Lego land, bike ride on lake Michigan, navy pier, museum of science and industry, aquarium, zoo, planetarium, Sears tower
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #245 on: July 08, 2013, 04:51:21 PM »
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #246 on: July 08, 2013, 04:59:31 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on July 08, 2013, 04:45:38 PM
Priceline, Hertz points, free day vouchers

I don't have any points, vouchers and as of now no luck with priceline.

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« Reply #247 on: July 08, 2013, 05:04:40 PM »
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I don't have any points, vouchers and as of now no luck with priceline.

Does anybody sell points/vouchers?
Search... What city are you in?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #248 on: July 08, 2013, 05:15:51 PM »
Quote from: jj1000 on July 08, 2013, 05:04:40 PM
Search... What city are you in?

Been searching....

I need to rent from ORD I am in lakewood
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« Reply #249 on: July 08, 2013, 05:21:10 PM »
Quote from: MosheP on July 08, 2013, 05:15:51 PM
Been searching....

I need to rent from ORD I am in lakewood
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=10295.0

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #250 on: July 08, 2013, 05:40:56 PM »
Quote from: Yitzter on May 29, 2008, 02:20:17 AM
Thanks a lot for the forum, I hope this forum hits off pretty big. I couldn't stand those comments anymore. Thanks for creating this.

Btw, can I become a mod for this forum?  ;) ;D

Thanks.

I was looking in "on the road"
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« Reply #251 on: July 08, 2013, 05:46:27 PM »
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Thanks.

I was looking in "on the road"
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #252 on: July 08, 2013, 07:11:31 PM »
Quote from: jj1000 on July 08, 2013, 05:46:27 PM
Where did you pull that quote from?

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #253 on: July 08, 2013, 07:12:54 PM »
Anything great to eat 9 days friendly?

Finally going to CHI and missing MILTS :'( :'(
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #254 on: July 08, 2013, 07:13:04 PM »
Quote from: MosheP on July 08, 2013, 07:11:31 PM
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Anything great to eat 9 days friendly?

Finally going to CHI and missing MILTS :'( :'(
Prepare a mesechta, it's worth it :)
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #255 on: July 08, 2013, 07:28:09 PM »
I will sponsor dinner at Milts for anyone that can make a Siyum there this Wednesday night.
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« Reply #256 on: July 08, 2013, 07:29:32 PM »
Quote from: MosheP on July 08, 2013, 07:28:09 PM
I will sponsor dinner at Milts for anyone that can make a Siyum there this Wednesday night.
No meat available for sit down at milt's this week
They have a fish and pareve menu. I'm sure it's excellent
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #257 on: July 08, 2013, 07:36:52 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on July 08, 2013, 07:29:32 PM
No meat available for sit down at milt's this week
They have a fish and pareve menu. I'm sure it's excellent

Full meat menu available at the "sidewalk cafe".

Siyum back on at the sidewalk cafe.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #258 on: July 08, 2013, 08:06:58 PM »
Quote from: MosheP on July 08, 2013, 04:44:50 PM
I'm flying into ORD on Wednesday 7/10 and I need a car from 3-10 PM. The prices are over $70 for the cheapest car.

Any advice?

I can rent you mine for $69:))
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #259 on: July 08, 2013, 08:27:38 PM »
Quote from: Lotofsimcha on July 08, 2013, 08:06:58 PM
I can rent you mine for $69:))

Have it at the airport for me and I'm game
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