I've spent almost 2 decades in Chicago and the RL Grill has be there the whole time, right off Michigan Ave and never top of mind. Was thinking about checking it out for the first time. Reviews look pretty solid, but I assume lots of those are tourist opinions. What do the locals think?

Got a chicken wrap and fries after a long workout, very good and I love how their sauce is actually spicy. They also had very good fruit teas!

I just found out that Monteverde is closed while I’m in chicago (jan 2-5), and I am quickly trying to find an alternative so I can get reservations in time. I’ve heard places like Rose Mary, Tortello, and Ciccio Mio, but wanted to get a “second” opinion. I’ve also been looking at restaurants outside of Italian cuisine, like Galit and Akahoshi Ramen. Any recommendations?

I’m asking about the Hat Yai style

What is your favorite soup in Chinatown? Any restaurant. Any style of soup.

My birthday is comming up soon and after trying a couple deep dish I just went to other types of pizzas soon after like prof pizza or tavern styles.

I saw the post the other day about pequod's and I thought I should give it a go, I don't usually eat pizza because I'm getting old and the weight doesn't shed easy anymore but it's my birthday.

Is pequod's really what they say it is? I'll be moving out from chitown in 6 months, so maybe I do need to go and try it.

What is your opinion deep dish pizza haters?

Want to go to a place that makes some tasty Mexican hot coco. Also, I want to find a place where I can get mexican hot coco to bring home to make. I see plenty of amazon but Im trying to support local and not Bezos of course. haha. happy xmas chicago!

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Hello! I am looking for recommendations for a private party room rental. Preferably in the Logan square/wicker park/bucktown area.

It will be about 60 people and we are looking to have a cash bar. Thanks for any recs! Mainly would want a wide selection of drink options, food would be a plus but not a necessity.

Does anyone know a Peruvian restaurant that serves Pancitas? (Tripe?)

I’m on a mission to find the perfect yeast donut—fluffy, light, and not too sweet. I’m debating between these amazing Chicago spots:

🍩 Beacon Doughnuts
🍩 Do-Rite Donuts
🍩 Stan’s Donuts
🍩 Donut Vault
🍩 Firecakes Donuts

Please leave some suggestions!

Hey friends!

Im getting married next year and am on starting to look for locations to host our rehearsal dinner. We have people flying in from all over the country to visit and we would like to show them a good time without breaking the bank. Any recos that match the below would be greatly appreciated ❤️

• All in budget including taxes + fees (ideally, but can flex) $3-4k

•Number of guests: 50

•Priority: Good food, ambiance

•Location: Preferably river north area

•Drinks: Beer and Wine

Looking for restaurants that are open on Christmas Day in Bensenville and surrounding areas.

Hey all, new to Chicago so looking for a good shop to find spices and herbs near Uptown, or accessible quickly via the L. Appreciate any suggestions.

Are there any greek diners left in Chicago? I know of George's in Oak Park, but nothing in Chicago

Looking to take my family to Chinatown or near for hot pot. There’s 8 of us and most places I’m seeing only have reservations up to 6 people. Will it be hard to find a spot this last min?

Hey, new to Chicago and at my old home I had a sushi spot where I could order a ton of solid quality Salmon nigiri for a pretty reasonable price (2-3$ a piece, and good fish quality/fish to rice ratio). Looking to see if I can find somewhere like that.

Location: downtown, not able to travel far by car

Places I’ve tried:

Lawrence fish market: the quality honestly really disappointed me here, people raved about it and the price was amazing but the quality was barely above supermarket IMO.

Sushi Taku AYCE: Okay quality, and I understand if this is the best Chicago has to offer for this specific quest but I still think I can find better.

At a lot of the places I’ve checked, the individual salmon nigiri is too expensive to be ordering quantities ($4 a piece at Lawrence Fish Market, surely I can find better than that). Thanks in advance!!

I know it looks bad and I know it tastes bad but I love it and I want to find it- ideally a greasy takeout spot but I will take what I can get, no location restrictions

My partner hates turkey and most thanksgiving food so we always do a non traditional thanksgiving… however I love a good thanksgiving leftovers sandwich.

Where can I get one? I’m located in Ukrainian village but willing to make a small trek.

I’m thinking a turkey, cranberry etc sandwich.

Thank you!!

I don't live in Chicago but have a team that does work there. Next week going to be traveling in town and would like to take them to a nice spot to celebrate the team's recent accomplishments. Any recs for ~$100 a person for dinner? Looking for something that would be a bit of a treat/celebration beyond what a normal week night dinner.

Office is right around Ogilvie, so something not too far out from there would be awesome. Thanks!