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.:-)
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Alinea
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What kind of food are you looking for?

Unfortunately, I will be working 1PM-10PM on the 28th.
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We're planning on Casa De Montecristo on the 30th.:-)

Looking for Italian, American, anything good.

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. :-)
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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
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Avoid N Rush St unless you are trying to entertain.
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For Mexican, try either Xoco or Frontera Grill.
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Don't be a pu$$y! Rush/Division rocks! :-):-)
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one thing i would think would be a must(at least for a first time visitor) ... pizza .

derrek
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Well the area is awesome for entertaining Tom, but the food isn't!
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Touche, Marc....I don't go to Rush/Division to eat food.... :-)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Casa De Montecristo is a nice place. In the VIP lounge now enjoying a Regius Perfecto.
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Ronny's Original Chicago Steakhouse was phenominal. 100 W Randolph.
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Glad you are having a good time so far! Wish I had been off to join you at CDMC.
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Absolutely!!!

We all miss Mr Trotter, but Alinea is a rare treat.
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My favorite place for "pizza".
http://chicagopizzaandovengrinder.com/menu.htm

They used to be cash only. Not sure about now.
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Think he's already gone, Zane.
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Whoops! Guess it is Wednesday. What a long week!
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