Gordon M. wrote: >Can anyone suggest an inexpensive (less than $15.00 per person) place for >lunch downtown that would give these people a real feel for Chicago? Perhaps the original Heaven on Seven, 111 N. Wabash, 7th floor? It has almost become an "institution", and it is also right across the street from the State Street Marshall Fields. Joel
Chicago, IL
Recommendations, please
NNTP-Posting-Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 22:14:29 CST Organization: MediaOne Express -=- Central Region Xref: alexander.INS.CWRU.Edu chi.eats:6443 Jude C. wrote: >William K. wrote: >> I second the recommendation of The Berghoff. Unless you have first course, > main >> course, dessert, and wine, it should be possible to have lunch for $15 or > less. >> The main problem with the place is that, especially during the holiday > season, >> and particularly on Saturday, it's jammed. Arriving by 11 a.m. or after 1 > p.m. >> is the most minimal measure to try to avoid the worst crowds, and even then > it >> will be crowded. > >> Just be prepared to wait in line; it's worth it, not only for the food > quality >> and value these days, but also for the Old Chicago atmosphere. The nominal >> German theme is almost an afterthought; there's plenty that doesn't even > pretend >> to be German, and it's all pretty good. > >And check the liquor license. Number 0000000000000001. It was the >first establishment to get a license after prohibition. (Must have >had some pull). > >It's quite a place. Have the spinach. > > >Jude > Jude isn't joking. The creamed spinach is worth the trip and worth fighting for if you have a no substitutions plate lunch. The dark beer and rye bread are wonderful too. And these days they even give you a plate for the bread. Times are changing. Len Leonard Grossman The ModemJunkie's Portal <http://www.mcs.net/~grossman/> Genesis in Glass - The Gropper Windows <http://www.mcs.net/~grossman/gropper.htm>
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Gordon M. wrote:
> What the hell does that mean? Please give me your definition of "real
> Chicago." Others have managed to give me recommendations within my price
> range. I don't know that price determines anything - isn't an Italian beef
> sandwich "real Chicago?"
Of course it is. If you will be visiting Marshall Fields, just one block north on Wabash is Gold Coast Dogs, that makes the best Italian beef, hamburgers and polish sausages that you can find. Expect to pay about $5 including french fries. I get all saliva-y just thinking about it. If you have the polish or burger, get grilled onions.
Did I tell you before, stop by the Chicago Cultural Center at Randolph and Michigan to get all the guides and maps you may need. Free. The Museum of Broadcasting Communications is also a trip in the same building. And if you ever come by on Tuesday (or is it Thursday?) they have a classical concert that reverberates thru-out the building. Around 1 pm, if I'm not mistaken. Well, it's a good starting point.
There is also a great exhibit at the Art Institute with Asian Silks. These are garments that are by dyeing the silk before it is loomed, which creates wonderful patterns. Compared in newspaper reports with the Sistine Chapel. These are truly life-long works. Quite a find. Art Institute is free on Tuesdays, if I remember correctly.
Have a great time while you are here.
Jude
> Gordon from real Arlington Texas
> Someone wrote:
>>
>> If you want "real Chicago", you should look to spend about $20.00 to
> $25.00. Otherwise,
>> you might as well be going out to lunch in Dallas.
>>
>> It will be worth the extra $10.00.Gordon: Zoom Kitchen is a great new restaurant on the west side, street level, of the 900 N. Michigan Ave. building. It is a local operation that has great food, kind of a nuveau cafeteria style. Great salads, made to order, fantastic sandwitches, as well as lots of other good stuff. Definitely under $15. A stroll up Michigan Ave should get you there by noon and leave you lots of time to do other things on the way back down the Ave. [email removed]
I second the recommendation for Gold Coast Dogs. If you're in a walking mood, consider walking up to the original at State and Hubbard. Garrett's Popcorn is the best caramel corn you'll ever taste, and is as authentically Chicagoan as you can get. A dozen or so locations around the Loop--follow your nose. The Billy Goat is a bit of a tourist trap, but the hamboogers are tasty, (especially if you load them up with onions and take the pickles on the side) and they pour some of the cheapest Schlitz in town. Under the street at Michigan and Hubbard. Both Lou Malnati's (on Wells at Kinzie or so) and Gino's East (just east of Michigan on Superior) have lunch specials for under ten bucks-- typically a small stuffed pizza and a salad, maybe a beverage. I can't think of a favorite gyros joint in the Loop, but if one looks popular, stop in and load up. Otherwise, try Express Carry-Out on Broadway at Addison.