Typical and cheap in Chicago downtown?

Sam R. wrote:
>I'm going to Chicago for 3 days betw. Xmas and NYE (MLA convention).
>I'm staying at the Marriott on North Michigan Ave and I
>was wondering if anyone could direct me to some great inexpensive
>Chicago specialties nearby, i.e., pizza and anything else I should
>try - please feel free to expound ;^)  I'm on a budget but I want to sample
>some local delights while I am there.  Thanks,

For real Chicago pizza, ignore the touristy Gino's and Uno's (and Due). Find either an Giordano's or Edwardo's and order a stuffed pizza. There's a Giordano's on Chicago one block west of Michigan.

You could also hit the Billy Goat, for a taste of SNL nostalgia.  It's at lower Michigan just north of the river.

-brian

Well I wouldn't say typical but the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of

Chicago(CHIC) has great food! You should call for a reservation because it is busy. Food is prepared by the students and served by them. It is the best value for the best food (previewed on" Wild Chicago "on PBS)
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