Dinner in Chicago

[Anonymous]

Hubs and I are heading to Chicago for a work trip this weekend. We've been once before and did some of expected touristy things. This weekend, we're looking for a great restaurant to enjoy. Would love something that we can't get in DC. Thanks in advance for recommendations!

[Anonymous]

I have always wanted to check out one of the roof-top patio bars/restaurants in Chicago. Maybe someone can suggest one.

[Anonymous]

The Purple Pig is excellent! So is Girl and the Goat!

[Anonymous]

It's cold to hit a rooftop bar, but the one at the wit is excellent.

Food wise: tango sur, purple pig, Mirai sushi are my usual go to. Mirai most frequently because I still haven't found good sushi in DC.

[Anonymous]

Try both Lou Malnati's and Portillo's

[Anonymous]

Have to try Alinea, simply the best!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-james-beard-awards-gala-chicago-20160502-story.html

[Anonymous]

I haven't eaten at a steak house since I moved away from Chicago-I would do someplace like Gene and Georgetti.

[Anonymous]

You will obviously have to get some real deep dish pizza. Just be prepared to wait for it.

[Anonymous]

Stuffed pizza (not stuffed crust) from Giordanos.

[Anonymous]

chicagoan here. you will never get into some of the restaurants listed here for this coming weekend.

downtown, you might be able to get into Sepia, zed 451 (has a rooftop), or piccolo sogno (has an amazing back patio).

if you venture north into the neighborhoods, i suggest caro mio (italian, BYOB, amazing), bistro campagne (french), Mixteco (mexican, BYOB).

[Anonymous]

I agree with a PP that getting into some of the restaurants may be challenging.

If you want something specific to Chicago, go with deep dish pizza. I prefer Lou Malnati's, but Giordano's and Gino's East are good as well.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for all the recommendations! Have been to the pizza places before, so I'm excited to try out one of the other places! Appreciate the input!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have always wanted to check out one of the roof-top patio bars/restaurants in Chicago. Maybe someone can suggest one.

I just booked a room at the London House, opening end of June. Not sure if you need to hav a room booked to access the rooftop bar.

[Anonymous]

Piece
Pat's
Paisano's

Those are the only recommendations I would make for pizza, never Gino's East.

[Anonymous]

Maude's Liquor Bar, Bavette's, Mexique are all amazing.