wheres the chicagites

RABIRZA69 · April 13th, 2004, 21:36

or chicagoans or chicagans whatever. anyway just got word that im going to chicago on memorial day weekend for a wedding. anyway whats to do out there. any of you locals have any suggestions maybe a good aviation musuem or .. get some good authentic chicagoan food. is chicago known for any type of food??? dont say pizza.. i live in brooklyn the REAL birthplace of pizza ... any suggestions will be greatly appreciated... i'll even give you a scooby snack

BoilerPilot2007 · April 13th, 2004, 22:04

For food, I'd say "hot dogs" ... but then you'd come back with the same claim to fame.

There's really not much to do. I'd definitely go along the "magnificent mile" (basically a good 10 blocks of stores that the farmers come to shopt at). Theres also the Museum of Science and Industry which I didn't find all that amusing (although the German U Boat is cool).

Otherwise, enjoy your time! It truly is a beautiful city, right on the lake.

Btw, I'm actually from Washington DC, but am pretty close to Chicago and my family is from there.

Cheers,

donttouchanything · April 13th, 2004, 22:52

[ QUOTE ]
. i live in brooklyn the REAL birthplace of pizza ...

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, you guys may have invented it but Chicago perfected it!

Chicago style pizza rules!

tonyw · April 13th, 2004, 22:57

It's just me, but I thought the Italians invented pizza?

Kristie · April 13th, 2004, 23:26

well, yeah.. the italians did invent pizza.. but chicago took that and made it it's own masterpiece...

one place i'd suggest is the museum of science and the submarine parked out front (on the lake)... the museum from what i recall is hands on and a total blast!

flygirl813126 · April 14th, 2004, 01:01

The boat isnt parked out front anymore. The museum built a new place for it inside to help keep it well maintained. It got a beating outside for so long. In high school a group I was in did some restoration stuff on it for som volunteer hours. Cool experience for sure becuase we got to go in sections and play with stuff you dont normally get to on the tour. If you are looking for something to do a lot of it depends on what you are interested in...and where in the city you will actually be.

avi8tor · April 14th, 2004, 06:10

The submarine is closed for renovations. I am not to sure when it will open back up. You haven't had real pizza until you have tried Chicago deep crust pizza.

MQAAord · April 14th, 2004, 06:50

Don't knock Chicago pizza man! When I was based in NY my crash pad was in Queens (Kew Gardens) and I had real New York pizza many times. It was really yummy, and I have nothing bad to say about NY pizza, but you really gotta try the Chicago stuff! I recommend Giordano's, Uno's, or Gino's. Chicago hot dogs are hot dogs on a poppy seed bun with tomatos, sweet relish, a pickle spear, mustard, onions, and optional hot peppers. NO KETCHUP! If it has ketchup, it's not a Chicago dog.

The Museum of Science & Industry is worth seeing, there's a old United 727-100 there. They use the airplane as a housing for other aviation exhibits, personally I think the airplane should be an exhibit by itself.

If you're looking for nighlife, we used to go to the bars on Rush & Division all the time. The Lodge & Mother's were favorites of ours. Excaliber is the typical 'club', crowded with loud thumping dance music, last time I was there they had new dance music upstairs and 80's downstairs. It's been a few years since I've bar hopped downtown, so I'm probably not the best person to give nightlife advice, but we had some good times down there.

WindyCityPilot · April 14th, 2004, 07:57

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
. i live in brooklyn the REAL birthplace of pizza ...

[/ QUOTE ]

Well, you guys may have invented it but Chicago perfected it!

Chicago style pizza rules!

[/ QUOTE ]

Chicago has perfected pizza this is true! But it sure was not born in Brooklyn!

It was however born in Naples, Italy. I've had it in Naples and Chicago and Italian pizza is not quite "American Pizza" but it was quite good in both places!

But back on subject....there is quite a lot to do in Chicago...just depends on what your tastes are. Michigan Ave. is great for people watching, if it's a nice warm day out the bike trail along the lakefront gives you some great views of the lake and the skyline. The Shedd Aquarium is pretty cool...I don't get into Aquariums that much and I thought the Shedd was really cool. There is also the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Science and Industry....neither of these kept my interest all that much. As far as food goes....there is pizza, Chicago style hot dogs from Portillo's, and greek town is really good. If you want a good website for Chicago things to do check out : Metromix.com

It has reviews on just about all the restaurants and sights in Chicago..plus it lists any special events that may be happening every weekend.

Anyways...sorry about the long post..but hopefully you enjoy your trip to Chicago!

L8R,

Andy

RABIRZA69 · April 14th, 2004, 08:15

thank you guys and gals for all your suggestions i definetly will be checking out the nightlife over there for some after wedding festivities... we have a pizza uno around here not too thrilled about there pizza id like to check out that musuem with the u boat... as i said thank you

Mustang17c · April 14th, 2004, 08:35

hmm.....Kew Gardens. I am from Rego Park/Forest Hills and I am not about to say that we have the best pizza, but if you venture a few miles west you definitely wil l!!!

RABIRZA69 · April 14th, 2004, 08:38

my girlfriend lives in queens and im yet to find some good pizza there.....and that goes for all of queens although right by my school theres a place called airways pizza which isnt too bad.. actually only a few blocks from lga

RABIRZA69 · April 14th, 2004, 08:39

to all you FHM subcribers can you guess who my avatar is?

ready2fly · April 14th, 2004, 08:40

A girl with really, REALLY big breasts???

RABIRZA69 · April 14th, 2004, 08:45

but whom????

SteveC · April 14th, 2004, 08:51

[ QUOTE ]
A girl with really, REALLY big breasts???

[/ QUOTE ]
My opinion, she rates 1 *really*, not 2.

ready2fly · April 14th, 2004, 08:55

I can live with that.

SteveC · April 14th, 2004, 09:13

[ QUOTE ]
I can live with that.

[/ QUOTE ]
I could too......
But I can't afford to lose my wife.

Doug Taylor · April 14th, 2004, 09:15

Who can?

SteveC · April 14th, 2004, 09:20

[ QUOTE ]
Who can?

[/ QUOTE ]
Well, maybe you can afford to lose my wife, but I'll bet you can't afford to lose your own.

FLYMcDoofer · April 14th, 2004, 09:54

In Chicago 2 words:

WRIGLEY FIELD.

IFLYAAORD · April 14th, 2004, 11:38

Born chicagoan, I've gotta throw in my 2 cents. There is an unbelievable amount of things to do. All of the below aree either right downtown, or within 10 minutes. Heres the short list.

Food:
--Mr. Beef: Best italian beefs in the city.
--Chicago Chop House: Very upscale steakhouse right downtown. www.chicagochophouse.com
--Rosebud, on Taylor St.: Amazing Italian food in Little Italy! Mind your manners while there, its a known "family" business.
http://www.rosebudrestaurants.com/therosebud.htm

Culture:
--Art Institute of Chicago: Some of the worlds best known pieces are here. Located on Magnificent Mile. http://www.artic.edu/
--Museum of Science and Industry: Worth checking out. U-Boat not open now right now though. www.msichicago.org/
--Navy Pier: Outdoor.Indoor Pier that stretches out Lake Michigan. Huge ferris wheel, stores, IMAX theater, and restaurants with beer gardens. www.navypier.com/

Nightlife:
--Rush and Division: A block of bars and clubs! www.rushanddivision.com
--Many bars and clubs aorund city: same company owns all of these very cool properties around city. From college pubs, to all out mega dance clubs. Find your taste. http://www.aceplaces.com
--Signature Room: This is a lounge on the 95th floor of the Hancock Tower that offers 360 degree views that extend roughly 200+ miles out. AMAZING at night with that special someone. http://www.signaturelounge.com/

If you're gonna be in other parts of the city or 'burbs I can get you info. if you let me know where at. Enjoy.

MQAAord · April 14th, 2004, 14:22

[ QUOTE ]
hmm.....Kew Gardens. I am from Rego Park/Forest Hills and I am not about to say that we have the best pizza, but if you venture a few miles west you definitely wil l!!!

[/ QUOTE ]

The place I went to was called "Dani's Pizza", and it was on Lefferts 2 or 3 blocks north of Metro & Lefferts.

(Oh, and gotta love Yerman's Irish Food & Airline Bar on the corner of Metro & Lefferts. Just the name of the place always cracked me up)

Doug Taylor · April 14th, 2004, 14:30

Yerman's!

I've never been but anyone's who's crash padded at the Kew is familiar!

RABIRZA69 · April 14th, 2004, 14:36

hey thanks for the great info iflyaaford i def want to check out that nightlife as after the wedding i will have had a few too many adult beverages and i cant sleep with that in my system btw do you know anything about the marriot lincolnshire resort how far is that from all of those places you had mentioned

April 13th, 2004, 21:36	#1
RABIRZA69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shaolin NY, ACK MA Posts: 570	wheres the chicagites or chicagoans or chicagans whatever. anyway just got word that im going to chicago on memorial day weekend for a wedding. anyway whats to do out there. any of you locals have any suggestions maybe a good aviation musuem or .. get some good authentic chicagoan food. is chicago known for any type of food??? dont say pizza.. i live in brooklyn the REAL birthplace of pizza ... any suggestions will be greatly appreciated... i'll even give you a scooby snack

April 13th, 2004, 22:04	#2
BoilerPilot2007 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 444	Re: wheres the chicagites For food, I'd say "hot dogs" ... but then you'd come back with the same claim to fame. There's really not much to do. I'd definitely go along the "magnificent mile" (basically a good 10 blocks of stores that the farmers come to shopt at). Theres also the Museum of Science and Industry which I didn't find all that amusing (although the German U Boat is cool). Otherwise, enjoy your time! It truly is a beautiful city, right on the lake. Btw, I'm actually from Washington DC, but am pretty close to Chicago and my family is from there. Cheers,

April 13th, 2004, 22:52	#3
donttouchanything Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: California (I\'m a hostage) but Michigan is home. Posts: 404	Re: wheres the chicagites [ QUOTE ] . i live in brooklyn the REAL birthplace of pizza ... [/ QUOTE ] Well, you guys may have invented it but Chicago perfected it! Chicago style pizza rules!

April 13th, 2004, 22:57	#4
tonyw Old Skool Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 15,124	Re: wheres the chicagites It's just me, but I thought the Italians invented pizza?

April 13th, 2004, 23:26	#5
Kristie Big Chief's Woman Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 17,682 Blog Entries: 3	Re: wheres the chicagites well, yeah.. the italians did invent pizza.. but chicago took that and made it it's own masterpiece... one place i'd suggest is the museum of science and the submarine parked out front (on the lake)... the museum from what i recall is hands on and a total blast!

April 14th, 2004, 01:01	#6
flygirl813126 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 343	Re: wheres the chicagites The boat isnt parked out front anymore. The museum built a new place for it inside to help keep it well maintained. It got a beating outside for so long. In high school a group I was in did some restoration stuff on it for som volunteer hours. Cool experience for sure becuase we got to go in sections and play with stuff you dont normally get to on the tour. If you are looking for something to do a lot of it depends on what you are interested in...and where in the city you will actually be.

April 14th, 2004, 06:10	#7
avi8tor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago, ILL. Posts: 432	Re: wheres the chicagites The submarine is closed for renovations. I am not to sure when it will open back up. You haven't had real pizza until you have tried Chicago deep crust pizza.

April 14th, 2004, 06:50	#8
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 8,791	Re: wheres the chicagites Don't knock Chicago pizza man! When I was based in NY my crash pad was in Queens (Kew Gardens) and I had real New York pizza many times. It was really yummy, and I have nothing bad to say about NY pizza, but you really gotta try the Chicago stuff! I recommend Giordano's, Uno's, or Gino's. Chicago hot dogs are hot dogs on a poppy seed bun with tomatos, sweet relish, a pickle spear, mustard, onions, and optional hot peppers. NO KETCHUP! If it has ketchup, it's not a Chicago dog. The Museum of Science & Industry is worth seeing, there's a old United 727-100 there. They use the airplane as a housing for other aviation exhibits, personally I think the airplane should be an exhibit by itself. If you're looking for nighlife, we used to go to the bars on Rush & Division all the time. The Lodge & Mother's were favorites of ours. Excaliber is the typical 'club', crowded with loud thumping dance music, last time I was there they had new dance music upstairs and 80's downstairs. It's been a few years since I've bar hopped downtown, so I'm probably not the best person to give nightlife advice, but we had some good times down there.

April 14th, 2004, 07:57	#9
WindyCityPilot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 748	Re: wheres the chicagites [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] . i live in brooklyn the REAL birthplace of pizza ... [/ QUOTE ] Well, you guys may have invented it but Chicago perfected it! Chicago style pizza rules! [/ QUOTE ] Chicago has perfected pizza this is true! But it sure was not born in Brooklyn! It was however born in Naples, Italy. I've had it in Naples and Chicago and Italian pizza is not quite "American Pizza" but it was quite good in both places! But back on subject....there is quite a lot to do in Chicago...just depends on what your tastes are. Michigan Ave. is great for people watching, if it's a nice warm day out the bike trail along the lakefront gives you some great views of the lake and the skyline. The Shedd Aquarium is pretty cool...I don't get into Aquariums that much and I thought the Shedd was really cool. There is also the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Science and Industry....neither of these kept my interest all that much. As far as food goes....there is pizza, Chicago style hot dogs from Portillo's, and greek town is really good. If you want a good website for Chicago things to do check out : Metromix.com It has reviews on just about all the restaurants and sights in Chicago..plus it lists any special events that may be happening every weekend. Anyways...sorry about the long post..but hopefully you enjoy your trip to Chicago! L8R, Andy

April 14th, 2004, 08:15	#10
RABIRZA69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shaolin NY, ACK MA Posts: 570	Re: wheres the chicagites thank you guys and gals for all your suggestions i definetly will be checking out the nightlife over there for some after wedding festivities... we have a pizza uno around here not too thrilled about there pizza id like to check out that musuem with the u boat... as i said thank you

April 14th, 2004, 08:35	#11
Mustang17c Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 146	Re: wheres the chicagites hmm.....Kew Gardens. I am from Rego Park/Forest Hills and I am not about to say that we have the best pizza, but if you venture a few miles west you definitely wil l!!!

April 14th, 2004, 08:38	#12
RABIRZA69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shaolin NY, ACK MA Posts: 570	Re: wheres the chicagites my girlfriend lives in queens and im yet to find some good pizza there.....and that goes for all of queens although right by my school theres a place called airways pizza which isnt too bad.. actually only a few blocks from lga

April 14th, 2004, 08:39	#13
RABIRZA69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shaolin NY, ACK MA Posts: 570	Re: wheres the chicagites to all you FHM subcribers can you guess who my avatar is?

April 14th, 2004, 08:40	#14
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,079	Re: wheres the chicagites A girl with really, REALLY big breasts???

April 14th, 2004, 08:45	#15
RABIRZA69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shaolin NY, ACK MA Posts: 570	Re: wheres the chicagites but whom????

April 14th, 2004, 08:51	#16
SteveC Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,349	Re: wheres the chicagites [ QUOTE ] A girl with really, REALLY big breasts??? [/ QUOTE ] My opinion, she rates 1 really, not 2.

April 14th, 2004, 08:55	#17
ready2fly Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DFW Posts: 7,079	Re: wheres the chicagites I can live with that.

April 14th, 2004, 09:13	#18
SteveC Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,349	Re: wheres the chicagites [ QUOTE ] I can live with that. [/ QUOTE ] I could too...... But I can't afford to lose my wife.

April 14th, 2004, 09:15	#19
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,749 Blog Entries: 1	Re: wheres the chicagites Who can?

April 14th, 2004, 09:20	#20
SteveC Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: GRR Posts: 8,349	Re: wheres the chicagites [ QUOTE ] Who can? [/ QUOTE ] Well, maybe you can afford to lose my wife, but I'll bet you can't afford to lose your own.

April 14th, 2004, 09:54	#21
FLYMcDoofer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: JZI Posts: 217	Re: wheres the chicagites In Chicago 2 words: WRIGLEY FIELD.

April 14th, 2004, 11:38	#22
IFLYAAORD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arlington Heights, IL Posts: 69	Re: wheres the chicagites Born chicagoan, I've gotta throw in my 2 cents. There is an unbelievable amount of things to do. All of the below aree either right downtown, or within 10 minutes. Heres the short list. Food: --Mr. Beef: Best italian beefs in the city. --Chicago Chop House: Very upscale steakhouse right downtown. www.chicagochophouse.com --Rosebud, on Taylor St.: Amazing Italian food in Little Italy! Mind your manners while there, its a known "family" business. http://www.rosebudrestaurants.com/therosebud.htm Culture: --Art Institute of Chicago: Some of the worlds best known pieces are here. Located on Magnificent Mile. http://www.artic.edu/ --Museum of Science and Industry: Worth checking out. U-Boat not open now right now though. www.msichicago.org/ --Navy Pier: Outdoor.Indoor Pier that stretches out Lake Michigan. Huge ferris wheel, stores, IMAX theater, and restaurants with beer gardens. www.navypier.com/ Nightlife: --Rush and Division: A block of bars and clubs! www.rushanddivision.com --Many bars and clubs aorund city: same company owns all of these very cool properties around city. From college pubs, to all out mega dance clubs. Find your taste. http://www.aceplaces.com --Signature Room: This is a lounge on the 95th floor of the Hancock Tower that offers 360 degree views that extend roughly 200+ miles out. AMAZING at night with that special someone. http://www.signaturelounge.com/ If you're gonna be in other parts of the city or 'burbs I can get you info. if you let me know where at. Enjoy.

April 14th, 2004, 14:22	#23
MQAAord Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The Looney Bin Posts: 8,791	Re: wheres the chicagites [ QUOTE ] hmm.....Kew Gardens. I am from Rego Park/Forest Hills and I am not about to say that we have the best pizza, but if you venture a few miles west you definitely wil l!!! [/ QUOTE ] The place I went to was called "Dani's Pizza", and it was on Lefferts 2 or 3 blocks north of Metro & Lefferts. (Oh, and gotta love Yerman's Irish Food & Airline Bar on the corner of Metro & Lefferts. Just the name of the place always cracked me up)

April 14th, 2004, 14:30	#24
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 39,749 Blog Entries: 1	Re: wheres the chicagites Yerman's! I've never been but anyone's who's crash padded at the Kew is familiar!

April 14th, 2004, 14:36	#25
RABIRZA69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shaolin NY, ACK MA Posts: 570	Re: wheres the chicagites hey thanks for the great info iflyaaford i def want to check out that nightlife as after the wedding i will have had a few too many adult beverages and i cant sleep with that in my system btw do you know anything about the marriot lincolnshire resort how far is that from all of those places you had mentioned

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