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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 #460 on: March 20, 2014, 10:10:09 PM »
I think Tel Aviv Pizza is open till later. Nothing special though.
Also you can get plenty of ready meals at jewel.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #461 on: March 23, 2014, 04:51:29 AM »
my sister always complains that if you're hungry after 9pm in chicago, you have to cook. Nothing there is open late.
Taboun is open until 10, ejs until 1am on sat night, shallots takes last seating at 9 which means you can get takeout past 9, 7-11 on touhy and California has pizza from main pizza and assorted items from great Chicago. Then there is jewel which has tons of options including tein li chow meals made the same day

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #462 on: March 23, 2014, 12:34:10 PM »
I think Tel Aviv Pizza is open till later. Nothing special though.
Also you can get plenty of ready meals at jewel.

Maybe your sister needs to read this thread....

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #463 on: March 23, 2014, 12:39:39 PM »
Maybe your sister needs to read this thread....

I think she was just being hyperbolic

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #464 on: March 27, 2014, 02:32:50 AM »
My daughter will be flying into Chicago O'Hare and flying out to Israel the next day. Would you know of a Hotel near O'Hare which would be in a safe area near the airport and a reasonable price for her to stay overnight?

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #465 on: March 27, 2014, 02:50:34 AM »
My daughter will be flying into Chicago O'Hare and flying out to Israel the next day. Would you know of a Hotel near O'Hare which would be in a safe area near the airport and a reasonable price for her to stay overnight?
Tell her to stay away from those trains that go up the escalators. Not very safe. ;)

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #466 on: March 27, 2014, 03:54:27 AM »
There are plenty of good hotels nearby. All major brands have nearby i believe. Also, most of them offer a free shuttle so getting to them shouldn't be a problem. Just look on orbitz and then see if they have a shuttle.

If you give me the dates i would look later today for pricing for you.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #467 on: March 27, 2014, 11:22:34 AM »
Thank you so much for your help. My daughter would be arriving on Tuesday, May 6th in the evening at O'Hare with an afternoon flight on the 7th to Israel. I am looking for a Hotel near the airport with a shuttle in a safe area with a reasonable price. Thank you again.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #468 on: March 27, 2014, 11:31:32 AM »
Thank you so much for your help. My daughter would be arriving on Tuesday, May 6th in the evening at O'Hare with an afternoon flight on the 7th to Israel. I am looking for a Hotel near the airport with a shuttle in a safe area with a reasonable price. Thank you again.

http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/illinois/hilton-chicago-ohare-airport-CHIOHHH/index.html

You don't even need a shuttle. It's an indoor walk straight to the hotel

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #469 on: March 27, 2014, 11:37:40 AM »
Thank you. It is somewhat expensive - $260. Looking for something less expensive, if possible.

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« Reply #470 on: March 27, 2014, 11:45:57 AM »
Thank you. It is somewhat expensive - $260. Looking for something less expensive, if possible.
What dates?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #471 on: March 27, 2014, 11:47:24 AM »
What dates?

Thank you so much for your help. My daughter would be arriving on Tuesday, May 6th in the evening at O'Hare with an afternoon flight on the 7th to Israel. I am looking for a Hotel near the airport with a shuttle in a safe area with a reasonable price. Thank you again.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #472 on: March 27, 2014, 12:39:08 PM »
Yes, 5/6 - 5/7 -- one night. Thank you.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #473 on: March 27, 2014, 12:59:06 PM »
Yes, 5/6 - 5/7 -- one night. Thank you.

The Hyatt Rosemont seems to have it at a $135.00 for the night. They have free shuttle from the airport to the hotel so that should work for you.
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #474 on: March 27, 2014, 01:01:56 PM »
Thank you so much for taking the time to help.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #475 on: March 27, 2014, 02:58:59 PM »
My daughter will be flying into Chicago O'Hare and flying out to Israel the next day. Would you know of a Hotel near O'Hare which would be in a safe area near the airport and a reasonable price for her to stay overnight?
plenty of decent places under $100 (if your willing to stay at a Candelwood Suites, ExtendedStay or Comfort Inn.)

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #476 on: March 27, 2014, 03:40:55 PM »
Thank you. Will look into those.

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #477 on: April 28, 2014, 06:30:55 PM »
Any suggestions on where to park my car for a day at ORD? (leaving early AM and coming back late evening)
A quick google search shows a bunch of places for about 8-9 dollars/day. Any suggestions on which are decent?
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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #478 on: April 28, 2014, 06:56:32 PM »
Rosemont Blue Line Train is one stop away from ohare.

5801 N. River Rd.

$5.00 for 0-14 hours
$8.00 for 14-18 hours
$12.00 for 18-24 hours

798 spaces.

(888) 578-PARK

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Re: Chicago Master Thread
« Reply #479 on: April 28, 2014, 08:04:28 PM »
Rosemont Blue Line Train is one stop away from ohare.

5801 N. River Rd.

$5.00 for 0-14 hours
$8.00 for 14-18 hours
$12.00 for 18-24 hours

798 spaces.

(888) 578-PARK
Ty
Any idea how much the train ride costs? And how often the train goes?
Tia!
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