Visiting Chicago!

kanecvl · 06-29-2010, 08:35 AM

Harold's chicken has good chicken. Navy pier is an attraction and you could take a boat over to the shedd aquarium you could waste a whole day in this area. Look up the blue man group also! Thats a good show.

CubanJJ09 · 06-29-2010, 08:56 AM

blue man group is awesome...... baton club, not so awesome. unless your mark

Daya · 06-29-2010, 09:39 AM

When I have friends visiting I usually take them to Second City for some hilarious Improv, their alumni list is legendary...

http://www.secondcity.com/?id=theatres/chicago

It is in the Old Town neighborhood, which is easy to get to via public transport

UdubBadger · 06-29-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MyE92

I don't know if Chicago is known for any of their beaches, but are there any good ones? Also any bars you guys suggest?

Talk to Carlos, you can probably meat up with him at one of his favorite bars if it's a weekend. From what I hear he's usually either at The Man Hole or The Tool Box.

Ricer X · 06-29-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Talk to Carlos, you can probably meat up with him at one of his favorite bars if it's a weekend. From what I hear he's usually either at The Man Hole or The Tool Box.

You are not allowed to sigh at the ghey jokes on this forum ever again....

Ricer X · 06-29-2010, 10:10 AM

When are you coming out (to chicago, that is)? During the summer there is always a street festival going on somewhere.

MyE92 · 06-29-2010, 10:29 AM

I don't know who Carlos is.

I'm so surprised that you guys are suggesting Uno's, I figured since it was a chain restaurant it wouldnt be as great. I'll try it out anyways, but they have Uno's around me.

Would it be the same?

I actually saw the Blue Man Group in vegas, its a pretty nice show.

I'm planning on being there in mid july.

Ricer X · 06-29-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MyE92

I don't know who Carlos is.

I'm so surprised that you guys are suggesting Uno's, I figured since it was a chain restaurant it wouldnt be as great. I'll try it out anyways, but they have Uno's around me.

Would it be the same?

I actually saw the Blue Man Group in vegas, its a pretty nice show.

I'm planning on being there in mid july.

Yeah, it will likely be the same or pretty close. It was a Chicago original though, that is why and depending on where you are from you may not have one near you. Go to Gino's East then.

There has got to be somewhere where the city posts its schedule of street festivals...anyone?

UdubBadger · 06-29-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AFV335i

Yeah, it will likely be the same or pretty close. It was a Chicago original though, that is why and depending on where you are from you may not have one near you. Go to Gino's East then.

There has got to be somewhere where the city posts its schedule of street festivals...anyone?

yeah there is a big difference between your local Uno's Chicago Grille and the original Uno with the original oven from like the 1940's. The place kicks ass and is always busy. The chains suck, went to one in Madison a while back and it was the worst pizza I've ever had. Went to the real Uno's last summer and it was as delich as ever.

Daya · 06-29-2010, 10:47 AM

I am a big fan of Edwardo's - http://www.edwardos.com/

Chicago magazine just did their top 25 pizza list, I have been to at least half and the ratings are pretty spot on

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Ma...as-in-Chicago/

UdubBadger · 06-29-2010, 11:06 AM

those rankings suck

Ricer X · 06-29-2010, 11:22 AM

Consider the description...fresh, balanced and distinctive.

Frickin margherita and cremini mushroom and artichoke do not belong in the chicago pizza world....so immediately dismiss those places as places you should go. If you are looking for weirdo fruity pizza just go to a California Pizza kitchen and call it a day.

Now if you want sausage, cheese and grease that defines chicago, that is different. I love Pequod's and have been going to the original in Morton Grove for as long as I can remember....it is awesome and I am glad they made the list. Not sure if they still have the Chicago location.

Ricer X · 06-29-2010, 11:23 AM

12. MACELLO - BIANCA

Is that a pizza place or an escort service?

Ricer X · 06-29-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MyE92

I don't know who Carlos is.

His real name is Tyler, but I still think he looks like a Carlos....

CubanJJ is Carlos.

Ricer X · 06-29-2010, 11:33 AM

Found this for the neighborhood festivals:

http://www.explorechicago.org/city/e...ghborhood.html

Daya · 06-29-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

those rankings suck

they suck because Edwardo's didn't make the list - ha ha

CubanJJ09 · 06-29-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

yeah there is a big difference between your local Uno's Chicago Grille and the original Uno with the original oven from like the 1940's. The place kicks ass and is always busy. The chains suck, went to one in Madison a while back and it was the worst pizza I've ever had. Went to the real Uno's last summer and it was as delich as ever.

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Talk to Carlos, you can probably meat up with him at one of his favorite bars if it's a weekend. From what I hear he's usually either at The Man Hole or The Tool Box.

ill see u there after using that adjective

Ricer X · 06-29-2010, 01:35 PM

One thing we all forgot to mention is that while you are in town, you need to head up to Northbrook to WSTO's new facility/showroom to check out all your future mods!

Johan: Make check payable to AFV Managment.

UdubBadger · 06-29-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

ill see u there after using that adjective

don't be angry I gave away your ghey hiding spots... there'll be plenty men to gobble for you still (even after Will gets done with them).

Ricer X · 06-29-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

don't be angry I gave away your ghey hiding spots... there'll be plenty men to gobble for you still (even after Will gets done with them).

Neither Carlos nor Will make any attempt to hide their gheyness, so I don't know what you are talking about.

Jeezus....another thread trashed. As a collective, we couldnt be more ADD.

UdubBadger · 06-29-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AFV335i

Neither Carlos nor Will make any attempt to hide their gheyness, so I don't know what you are talking about.

good point

MyE92 · 06-29-2010, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I know since most of you live in town, you probably never heard of this, but does anyone know if the GoChicago Card or City Pass worth the money?

http://www.smartdestinations.com/chi...ss=Chi_Prod_Go
http://www.citypass.com/chicago

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kanecvl Lieutenant 22 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 15 535d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (6)	Harold's chicken has good chicken. Navy pier is an attraction and you could take a boat over to the shedd aquarium you could waste a whole day in this area. Look up the blue man group also! Thats a good show. __________________
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MyE92 El Presidente 278 Rep 6,962 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	I don't know who Carlos is. I'm so surprised that you guys are suggesting Uno's, I figured since it was a chain restaurant it wouldnt be as great. I'll try it out anyways, but they have Uno's around me. Would it be the same? I actually saw the Blue Man Group in vegas, its a pretty nice show. I'm planning on being there in mid july.
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Daya Lieutenant Colonel 200 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: e92 335 space gray/coral red Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E92 335 [9.66]	I am a big fan of Edwardo's - http://www.edwardos.com/ Chicago magazine just did their top 25 pizza list, I have been to at least half and the ratings are pretty spot on http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Ma...as-in-Chicago/ __________________ GIAC S2 \| Brembo GT BBK 355/345 \| BBS CH-R \| Michelin Pilot Super Sports \| AR Design: DP, S1 Oil Cooler, OCC \| AMS FMIC \| Bastuck Quad Exhaust \| Borla MP \| KW V1 \| Stett: CAI, CP \| Forge DV \| P3 Boost Gauge \| Arkym: Front Lip, Rear Quad Diffuser \| Vorsteiner CSL Trunk \| LUX H8 \| ModMyNav \| MFD M3 Sideskirts \| BMW M-Tech Front/Rear Bumpers, Edition Grills
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Ricer X noted crusty old man 99 Rep 7,859 Posts Drives: like a man late for work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: of what? iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	Consider the description...fresh, balanced and distinctive. Frickin margherita and cremini mushroom and artichoke do not belong in the chicago pizza world....so immediately dismiss those places as places you should go. If you are looking for weirdo fruity pizza just go to a California Pizza kitchen and call it a day. Now if you want sausage, cheese and grease that defines chicago, that is different. I love Pequod's and have been going to the original in Morton Grove for as long as I can remember....it is awesome and I am glad they made the list. Not sure if they still have the Chicago location. __________________ Photoshoot: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448667 Ihsanshaik - X/Vasillalov - X/Nood1es - X/Countless more I can't recall - X Nobama 2012
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