Best cheap eats near the Hyatt?

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About a year ago I went to Sayat Nova, which is not too far, and had an excellent meal.  Hadn't been there in years.

> Leah Z. wrote:
> > Anyone have recommendations for good, inexpensive
> > restaurants near the Hyatt Regency (151 E. Wacker) that
> > are open on weekends?  There's lots of stuff in Illinois
> > Center, but many are only open on weekdays.
> >
> > I'd be particularly glad to know about things within a
> > few blocks.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Leah Zeldes
>
>
>

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Closed on Sundays but open for dinner on Saturdays is Nana's Cafe, on Kinzie, just west of IBM Plaza.  Very good Italian, reasonable prices (most expensive entree, a special, last time I was there was $10.95).  Owner is Bobby Hitz, which only means anything if you are a boxing fan, but he's a very personable guy even if you aren't (a boxing fan, I mean).  Easy walking distance from the Hyatt.  It's an especially good place for lunch but I don't believe they do lunch on Saturdays.  Nana's is affiliated (or used to be, at least) with the Rosebud et al but it is much, much, more casual.

Of course, headed south, Heaven on Seven (Garland Bldg) is open for lunch on Saturdays.  I usually head there for a fix of fried catfish if I need to be downtown on a Saturday.  Prices have risen somewhat but still not what I would consider expensive.  Saturday lunches there are a great way to avoid the weekday crowds.

Leah Z. wrote:
> Anyone have recommendations for good, inexpensive
> restaurants near the Hyatt Regency (151 E. Wacker) that
> are open on weekends?  There's lots of stuff in Illinois
> Center, but many are only open on weekdays.
>
> I'd be particularly glad to know about things within a
> few blocks.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Leah Zeldes