I love Chicago (0 replies, last updated by alexmungo June 19, 2009)

Stranded in London, and knowing no-one in Chicago, I am looking for a few recommendations for straightforward good food restaurants in that fine city. Due to visit late Nov/early Dec. and happy to receive any and all... (1 reply, last updated by Gypsy Boy October 17, 2002)

WHERE CAN I FIND THE BEST KOSHER MEAT PLACE TO EAT AT IN CHICAGO? (5 replies, last updated by Zvi Rosen February 18, 2004)

..... Also can you recommend a hotel that might have a great restaurant or two as we might dine in there one night of the two we will be in Chicago........ Looking for fine dining and a great hotel........$$$$$$$$$$ is no... (9 replies, last updated by twodales July 7, 2005)

Enjoyed reading your work. I too love the quest of finding good food. Please include Chicago restaurants in your search. For one place, I highly recommend La Scarola, 741 W. Grand Ave. The Italian restaurant is run by two Mexican... (4 replies, last updated by Debbie Puente February 25, 1999)

I will be in Chicago in a few weeks & need some recommendations on top restaurants (preferrably near Michigan Ave). (2 replies, last updated by Tom Armitage April 28, 1999)

When I first moved here I grabbed a quick bite at a Burger King on Chicago Ave. before a movie and, fresh and naive from Kansas, was approached by a beggar asking me for a dollar. Now, I probably outweighed the guy by 100 lbs.,... (16 replies, last updated by Cathy2 October 1, 2002)

When I lived in Chicago over 30 years ago, I particulalry enjoyed the wonderful inexpensive ethnic restaurants. We found many superb meals using the recommendations in the WFMT Guide, which doesn’t seem to exist any more. I... (11 replies, last updated by Querencia July 1, 2006)

I am coming from the 27th – 30th and have planned the following stops. Please let me know if I’ve chosen wisely or where I should make a change. Thanks. Friday: Lunch: Hot dougs Dinner: Publican or schwa Saturday: Brunch:... (0 replies, last updated by airsey November 18, 2009)

Need a suggestion for a gift certificate to a vegetarian Chicago eatery for a Christmas/New Years gift. Looking for a place they might not go to on their own (poor 20-somethings). Is there such a place? (23 replies, last updated by spendispencer November 8, 2009)

Where can I get an amazing steak and dining experience. My girlfriend and I are traveling to Chicago this weekend and I’m doing my best to find the consensus as to which steakhouse reins supreme. I’ve received... (11 replies, last updated by chris in illinois October 5, 2009)

I’m coming to Chicago for 5 days over Labor Day visiting friends/family around Chicago but will be staying in the Loop. I’ll probably be dining solo for 2-3 lunches and a couple of dinners so I’m looking for some... (2 replies, last updated by uhockey August 30, 2009)

I have in-laws in town who, after various trips to specialized Chicago markets, believe anything can be found here, and have challenged me to find fresh breadfruit. I’m not even quite sure what this is, though I gather... (6 replies, last updated by Livys September 23, 2009)

Hello foodies. I’m a long-time New Yorker recently transplanted to Streeterville for school. I’m looking to find my new culinary home in Chicago, and I’d love some help. My roommates and I are trying to build... (14 replies, last updated by ms. chow September 2, 2009)

My mother and I are flying into Chicago on Wednesday and are going to the Billy Joel and Elton John concert on Thursday at Wrigley Field. We are staying at the Holiday Inn Downtown (the one with a pool on the roof) and we are... (2 replies, last updated by Cass Jewel July 15, 2009)