Questions from my Chicago Brothers

cmitch · 09-18-2014, 02:17 PM

I'll be in Chicago from Sunday, Sept. 28 until Wednesday, October 1st. I know there's Iwan Ries Tobacconists and Casa De Montecristo in Countryside, IL. Plan to hit the Casa on Tuesday Evening. My question is WHERE are the good places to eat? Our last Chicago visit left us mostly disappointed in the food.

Oh, and BTW, if anyone wants to hang out Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Casa De Montecristo, let me know. Maybe we can meet up.

mk05 · 09-18-2014, 02:44 PM

Alinea

icehog3 · 09-18-2014, 02:46 PM

What kind of food are you looking for?

Unfortunately, I will be working 1PM-10PM on the 28th.

cmitch · 09-18-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

What kind of food are you looking for?

Unfortunately, I will be working 1PM-10PM on the 28th.

We're planning on Casa De Montecristo on the 30th.

Looking for Italian, American, anything good.

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Originally Posted by mk05

Alinea

I'm pretty positive the powers that be at my company would have a stroke if they audited my CC and seen them on the charges.

icehog3 · 09-18-2014, 04:39 PM

That was a typo, I am off the 28th, it's actually the week nights that I am working.

Gene And Georgetti Steakhouse, 500 N Franklin St, Chicago - Old School Italian

Viaggio Ristorante, 1330 W Madison St, Chicago -More good Italian

mk05 · 09-18-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cmitch

I'm pretty positive the powers that be at my company would have a stroke if they audited my CC and seen them on the charges.

Avoid N Rush St unless you are trying to entertain.

Chainsaw13 · 09-18-2014, 05:41 PM

For Mexican, try either Xoco or Frontera Grill.

icehog3 · 09-18-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mk05

Avoid N Rush St unless you are trying to entertain.

Don't be a pu$$y! Rush/Division rocks!

dvickery · 09-18-2014, 08:21 PM

one thing i would think would be a must(at least for a first time visitor) ... pizza .

derrek

mk05 · 09-18-2014, 08:29 PM

Well the area is awesome for entertaining Tom, but the food isn't!

icehog3 · 09-18-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mk05

Well the area is awesome for entertaining Tom, but the food isn't!

Touche, Marc....I don't go to Rush/Division to eat food....

mk05 · 09-18-2014, 11:31 PM

I had the distinct displeasure of being forced into Tavern on Rush...endless terror in a city filled with gastronomic excellence. One course was a bland fish hidden underneath a pile of seemingly unwanted boiled groceries, presented on a block of wood.

People in Chicago say that deep dish is a must for first timers, but I don't know...first time I was in Chicago, I did the Pizzaria Due's Numero Uno Medium, and passed out after 1 slice. You have been warned!

Any guidance on the dining party? Guys night, client dinner (how many), date night, family outing, etc - makes a difference.

jjirons69 · 09-19-2014, 02:34 PM

Sundra at 110 W Illinois Street (top notch!)

Catch 35 at 35 W Upper Wacker Dr. (great seafood and desserts!)

Pizzeria Due on the corner of E Ontario St and W Wabash Ave is pretty dang good pizza.

cmitch · 09-29-2014, 07:10 PM

Casa De Montecristo is a nice place. In the VIP lounge now enjoying a Regius Perfecto.

cmitch · 10-01-2014, 07:14 AM

Ronny's Original Chicago Steakhouse was phenominal. 100 W Randolph.

icehog3 · 10-01-2014, 09:50 AM

Glad you are having a good time so far! Wish I had been off to join you at CDMC.

nutcracker · 10-01-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mk05

Alinea

Absolutely!!!

We all miss Mr Trotter, but Alinea is a rare treat.

Zane · 10-01-2014, 05:16 PM

My favorite place for "pizza".
http://chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com/menu.htm

They used to be cash only. Not sure about now.

icehog3 · 10-01-2014, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zane

My favorite place for "pizza".
http://chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com/menu.htm

They used to be cash only. Not sure about now.

Think he's already gone, Zane.

Zane · 10-01-2014, 06:02 PM

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Think he's already gone, Zane.

Whoops! Guess it is Wednesday. What a long week!

09-18-2014, 02:17 PM	#1
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Questions from my Chicago Brothers I'll be in Chicago from Sunday, Sept. 28 until Wednesday, October 1st. I know there's Iwan Ries Tobacconists and Casa De Montecristo in Countryside, IL. Plan to hit the Casa on Tuesday Evening. My question is WHERE are the good places to eat? Our last Chicago visit left us mostly disappointed in the food. Oh, and BTW, if anyone wants to hang out Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Casa De Montecristo, let me know. Maybe we can meet up. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

09-18-2014, 02:44 PM	#2
mk05 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,331 Trading: (2)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers Alinea

09-18-2014, 02:46 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,536 Trading: (61)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers What kind of food are you looking for? Unfortunately, I will be working 1PM-10PM on the 28th. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-18-2014, 04:39 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,536 Trading: (61)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers That was a typo, I am off the 28th, it's actually the week nights that I am working. Gene And Georgetti Steakhouse, 500 N Franklin St, Chicago - Old School Italian Viaggio Ristorante, 1330 W Madison St, Chicago -More good Italian __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-18-2014, 05:41 PM	#7
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,034 Trading: (96)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers For Mexican, try either Xoco or Frontera Grill. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

09-18-2014, 08:21 PM	#9
dvickery Team of 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: derrek Location: edson , alberta , canada Posts: 685 Trading: (0)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers one thing i would think would be a must(at least for a first time visitor) ... pizza . derrek __________________ i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am

09-18-2014, 08:29 PM	#10
mk05 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,331 Trading: (2)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers Well the area is awesome for entertaining Tom, but the food isn't!

09-18-2014, 11:31 PM	#12
mk05 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,331 Trading: (2)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers I had the distinct displeasure of being forced into Tavern on Rush...endless terror in a city filled with gastronomic excellence. One course was a bland fish hidden underneath a pile of seemingly unwanted boiled groceries, presented on a block of wood. People in Chicago say that deep dish is a must for first timers, but I don't know...first time I was in Chicago, I did the Pizzaria Due's Numero Uno Medium, and passed out after 1 slice. You have been warned! Any guidance on the dining party? Guys night, client dinner (how many), date night, family outing, etc - makes a difference.

09-19-2014, 02:34 PM	#13
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers Sundra at 110 W Illinois Street (top notch!) Catch 35 at 35 W Upper Wacker Dr. (great seafood and desserts!) Pizzeria Due on the corner of E Ontario St and W Wabash Ave is pretty dang good pizza. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

09-29-2014, 07:10 PM	#14
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers Casa De Montecristo is a nice place. In the VIP lounge now enjoying a Regius Perfecto. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

10-01-2014, 07:14 AM	#15
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers Ronny's Original Chicago Steakhouse was phenominal. 100 W Randolph. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

10-01-2014, 09:50 AM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,536 Trading: (61)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers Glad you are having a good time so far! Wish I had been off to join you at CDMC. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-01-2014, 05:16 PM	#18
Zane Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2012 First Name: Zane Location: Noblesville, IN Posts: 1,508 Trading: (23)	Re: Questions from my Chicago Brothers My favorite place for "pizza". http://chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com/menu.htm They used to be cash only. Not sure about now. __________________ COO BlindMan's Puff