I am returning from Chicago to NY on a foodie's birthday. What, if anything, can I bring back for him? Limitations/details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2012 -
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Help me plan a food tour of Chicago's south side by bicycle. I'd like to make a little loop starting and ending in Woodlawn, covering < 50 mi and stopping several times to eat small, interesting things. Can you suggest some good destinations and routes?
Note that we'll be five sweaty college kids in funny clothes, with wallets to match, so err on the side of "hole in the wall."
posted by d. z. wang
on Nov 7, 2011 -
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Are there any groups that try to create copycat recipes of local Chicago restaurant food?
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posted by Snackpants
on Sep 11, 2011 -
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Chicago caterer? Nope,
not for a wedding. Just a cocktail party not held at home. I've tried looking through the google (and reading the wedding boards anyway), but seriously, it's way too much information with no quality filter. Have you hired a local (to Chicago) caterer for a small event in the last year or so that you would recommend?
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posted by crush-onastick
on May 24, 2011 -
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What are some good Chicago-area catering options for a group of 10 people? We are hosting a small group of relatives at our house for the weekend in May, and we want to have some classic Chicago dishes for people to eat. But, we also don't want to spend the whole weekend in the kitchen working on deep dish pizza, either. So, we're looking for suggestions on places to check out that we can bring food home for about 10 people. So far, we're going to check out Portillo's and Jewel for Italian beef, but I'm open to other options for the beef and other Chicago specialties. (Actually, we live in Naperville, but I'm willing to go pretty much anywhere in the area if it is worth it.)
posted by achmorrison
on Apr 22, 2011 -
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A 2009 question by the same title (http://ask.metafilter.com/141735/Chicago-Restaurants-for-Cheap-Locavores) with loads of good advice, but 2 years in the restaurant world can be a long time and it is not so critical to be in that 30-40$ range (though 195 before tax and tip is a stretch). Will be there for three nights in May. Any places that speak to the intersection of community and food would be of interest as well as those with wow factor for food (ambiance not so important)
will be at hyatt regency
posted by dougiedd
on Apr 20, 2011 -
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Chicago birthday restaurant for locavore foodies aged 30 and 60 and their adult companions (six people total). Early evening Saturday, River North (or anywhere downtownish). GO!
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posted by Madamina
on Jan 18, 2011 -
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Seeking recommendations for food-themed things to do on a Monday afternoon in Chicago.
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posted by crLLC
on Oct 14, 2010 -
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My brother is back in Chicago and looking for a job, preferably in the culinary world. But he's also looking to move away from retail and restaurant work, and is both unsure what's out there and wondering what other kinds of education he could do to improve his future prospects. Any suggestions?
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posted by Madamina
on Sep 20, 2010 -
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What can I get for my younger brother, to be delivered and used in Chicago?
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posted by k8lin
on May 14, 2010 -
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What are your favorite cooking/kitchen/food-related shops in Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison?
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posted by webhund
on Apr 2, 2010 -
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What are some excellent packaged food products made by companies in or around Chicago? I want to sell them in the little grocery store I manage.
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posted by bubukaba
on Mar 9, 2010 -
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Restaurantfilter: Downtown Chicago, dinner recommendations for a couple of grad students with a foodie bent in town for a conference.
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posted by porpoise
on Oct 20, 2009 -
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Where should 5 or 6 people go in Chicago for birthday dinner/drinks this Saturday? Some of us are not yet of legal drinking age. Further requirements/preferences inside.
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posted by coppermoss
on May 19, 2009 -
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At a Walmart in Missouri, of all places, I found some pre-packaged, refrigerated tortillas that were very, very thin pieces of uncooked dough stacked together. You just peeled one off, put it in a pan to quickly cook it, and ended up with a delicious, home-made-tasting flour tortilla. Where can I find these in Chicago?
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posted by nitsuj
on May 9, 2009 -
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Asking for a friend: "I am in Chicago attending meetings and a conference. Any tips on good, inexpensive places to eat? I am staying at The Drake, which is right off Michigan Ave. " Any recommendations?
posted by Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific
on May 6, 2009 -
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Where do you eat dosa in Chicago? The internet offers only two places on Devon (Mysore Woodlands and Udupi Palace). I've got no problems going to Devon (and will check these places out
although I suspect one of them was the place we went to get dosa that did not have them), but are these really the only two places in Chicago that serve dosa?
posted by crush-onastick
on Jan 7, 2009 -
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Where are your favorite places to dine in Chicago? Romance is preferred, good food is a must, and I'd like to spend less than $100 for my wife and I.
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posted by ztdavis
on Jul 16, 2008 -
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Granola me! How can I make really really tasty granola? What granola recipes do you love love love? Where the hell can I find brown rice syrup in Chicago?
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posted by santojulieta
on Apr 4, 2008 -
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Do you belong to a CSA that has deliveries/pick-up locations in Chicago? In Lakeview, specifically? Which do you recommend? Which would you avoid?
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posted by crush-onastick
on Feb 13, 2008 -
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Chicago mefites: What interesting things are you aware of that can be delivered in Chicago? When I say "delivered" i mean foodstuffs and/or toys or even something like singing telegrams or something like that.
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posted by Soulbee
on May 14, 2007 -
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Good Chicago take-out/delivery (particularly near the west loop)?
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posted by raf
on Oct 25, 2006 -
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I'm visiting Chicago for the first time for the week leading up to, and including, the Memorial Day weekend. Advice? Transit tips? Cheap eats? Interesting events that week? I plan on visiting the Art Institute, but what else do I need to complete my visit and get the full Windy City experience?
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posted by Robot Johnny
on May 8, 2006 -
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I'm going to CHICAGO in mid-August. I'll be there strictly for entertainment purposes only, so anything is possible. I've never been to Chicago (which is why I'm going) and would love to hear what some of you think are the best things to do, the best places to visit, and the best places to eat. What are the best places to have a beer(s) and see a band? Can I safely rely on public transportation or should I rent a car? How hard is it to get Cubs tickets (they have a home series against the Dodgers that week). Thanks!
posted by Witty
on Jul 13, 2004 -
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Chicago? Going to be there March 4th through 7th. What to do? Where to eat? I'd like some good greek or chinese food, or both. Oh, and I need to find a sports bar there that will be showing the Duke/Carolina game on Saturday night.
posted by corpse
on Mar 2, 2004 -
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