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Chi-TOWN
What's Your Favorite Place to Eat in Chicago? Chime in on our Facebook Page and maybe we will include your spot next time we are in town!
PIZZA PIZZA...
There are a ton of great pizza places in Chicago. It's a town that is proud of it's roots and proud of it's food. Pizza is no exception! Here are a few options for various Chicago Pizzas.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
6649 N. LINCOLN AVE.,
LINCOLNWOOD
847-673-0800
29 OTHER AREA LOCATIONS
Geno's East
162 E. SUPERIOR ST.
312-266-3337
12 OTHER AREA LOCATIONS
Burt's Place
8541 N. FERRIS AVE
MORTON GROVE
847-965-7997
Louisa's
14025 S. CICERO AVE.
CRESTWOOD;
708-371-0950
Pequod's
2207 N. CLYBOURN AVE.
773-327-1512
ANOTHER LOCATION IN MORTON GROVE
THE CHASE STARTS W/ CHICAGO
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NHMS IS NEXT
A packed weekend of various NASCAR divisions and more highlights New Hampshire Motor Speedway's Chase Race weekend.
Bigelow's is a Long Island Seafood Tradition
CHICAGO
FOODIE CORNER
LET THE CHASE BEGIN
Chicago weekend kicks off NASCAR's playoffs... The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Check out our picks, we have a few new ones. Also check out a feautre our friend Jackie Decker did for us lasts season, which includes an entertaining trip to a place called the "Wiener's Circle"
A Chicago Dog from Hot Doug's ... it's a staple of cased meat wonderment (who cares if that isnt a word... it's that good)
Hot Doug's
Hot Doug's is a hot dog/sausage lovers playground. Last year we had Antelope Sausage! Yeah, and for the not-so-brave... the hot dog options are awesome.
This is a favorite of Chicago native Justin Oppman. "Jopp" as I like to call him is my teammate (audio guy) with NASCAR.com "They have every dog imaginable," says Oppman.
Looking at the menu it's easy to see why they call themselves the "The Sausage Superstore and
Encased Meat Emporium."
3324 North California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618-5848
(773) 279-9550
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Rosal's Cucina
Rosal's is a true "neighborhood" place. If you are looking for fine-fancy Italian cuisine, go somewhere else. This quaint Chicago favorite is family owned and serves simple, authentic Sicilian dishes that include recipes that date back over 100 years.
1154 West Taylor
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-2357
visit their site click here
Al's Beef
If you want an awesome traditional Italian Beef sandwich while in Chicago, look no further. I've been to Al's and it is awesome. If it is your first time, go wiht the traditional Italian Beef sandwich, with giardiniera (sweet peppers or our original homemade hot peppers). Make sure to get the sandwich dipped! Jason "Eagle" Allison goes for the Sausage and Beef Combo sandwich!
They have several locations so click the website for the closest one... or check out the original location listed below.
1079 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL
(312) 226-4017
visit their site click here
Fat Willy's Rib Shack
Since 2002 this Barbecue Shack in a strip-mall has been a Chicago barbecue favorite. Don't overlook the various otions on this menu... it's not your typical Rib-Shack. It's a sneaky good place that serves some of the best cue around. Their brisket has been the item that has brought them the most notariety. The ribs are fall-off-the-bone good. Try the short-ribs as well.
2416 West Schubert Avenue
Chicago, IL
(773) 782-1800
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Mr. Beef
Recently named on TV as the best of the beef in Chicago, it defeated the traditional Al's. I've never been to Mr. Beef but their Italian Beef sandwiches are said to be amazing. The giardiniera they put on the sandwich looks amazing.
666 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL
312-337-8500
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
My good friend Sally Herschman, who lives in Chicago, took me and Eagle here for the first time a few years back. The sausage pizza is to die for. Now I am a NY boy and prefer NY style pizza, but I can appreciate a good deep dish. Malnatti's serves up some of the best I've had in Chi-town (so far).
6649 N. Lincoln Ave.
Lincolnwood, IL,
847-673-0800
29 OTHER AREA LOCATIONS
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Gene and Georgettos
Talk about a Chicago tradition, opened in 1941, Gene and Georgetti's is the Windy City's oldest steakhouse. Celebrites from all ages have eaten their, including one of my favorites, Frank Sinatra.
My Boston buddy Brian Twist loves the place. Bring you wallet though, it's good food but you will pay the price.
500 North Franklin Street
Chicago, IL 60654-4669
(312) 527-3718
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