Going To Chicago 1-30-10 Any suggestions on things to do? - Blu-ray Forum

jbig31 · 01-24-2010, 12:02 AM

Heading to Chi Town next weekend to spend the day and then see comedian Jim Gaffigan on Sunday the 31st.

Need some suggestions on any fun things to do on Sat/Sun. Are there any festivals going on?

We LOVE to eat. We tried Giordano's last summer and absolutely loved it when we visited last. I hear Gino's East is good? Where can we get the best Chicago dog?

Thanks for the suggestions!

Beta Man · 01-24-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jbig31

We tried Giordano's last summer and absolutely loved it when we visited last. I hear Gino's East is good?

Both are awesome....... and they are the only two pizza places I think of when I think of Chicago.......

as far as what to do there.....

bootsy · 01-24-2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jbig31

Heading to Chi Town next weekend to spend the day and then see comedian Jim Gaffigan on Sunday the 31st.

Need some suggestions on any fun things to do on Sat/Sun. Are there any festivals going on?

We LOVE to eat. We tried Giordano's last summer and absolutely loved it when we visited last. I hear Gino's East is good? Where can we get the best Chicago dog?

Thanks for the suggestions!

Navy Pier
Bus tour around downtown
Pizza like you mentioned Giordano's and Geno's are the best
Portillo's hot dogs are the only dogs I've had in Chicago and they are good.

proxpilot · 01-24-2010, 02:54 AM

Blackhawks Game! they are actually good this year!

tommyboy81 · 01-24-2010, 03:39 AM

Eat pizza. Sorry that's all I got for ya.

PrivatePixel · 01-24-2010, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by proxpilot

Blackhawks Game! they are actually good this year!

+1. Forget the Bulls and see the 'hawks instead. I went to see a game when I was in Chicago (for training) a few years ago (when they were mediocre), and it made my trip. It might be tougher to get tickets now, seeing as they're one of the top teams in the league (single tickets can still be ordered through their website for select games though).

PrivatePixel · 01-24-2010, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Eat pizza. Sorry that's all I got for ya.

I think it depends on whether you like deep dish-style pizza or not. Had one delievered to my hotel room, but didn't care much for it (more of a thin crust guy).

tommyboy81 · 01-24-2010, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by PrivatePixel

I think it depends on whether you like deep dish-style pizza or not. Had one delievered to my hotel room, but didn't care much for it (more of a thin crust guy).

I've never been to Chicago. All I know is Cubs, Deep Dish Pizza and Batman.

To me the Chicago Deep Dishes don't look good.

gvortex7 · 01-24-2010, 04:00 AM

That's funny JB, I'm going there in early April to catch a concert, and I'll have a few days to look around the city, so I myself need some suggestions as well.

PrivatePixel · 01-24-2010, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

To me the Chicago Deep Dishes don't look good.

To me, what makes deep dish pizza unappealing is that it looks like pie (and not in a good way). There's just too much of everything (dough, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, toppings); it looks and tastes heavy. The one time I did order it, I don't think I finished one slice.

tommyboy81 · 01-24-2010, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PrivatePixel

To me, what makes deep dish pizza unappealing is that it looks like pie (and not in a good way). There's just too much of everything (dough, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, toppings); it looks and tastes heavy. The one time I did order it, I don't think I finished one slice.

when I see them make it on the Food Channel it looks like nothing but marinara sauce. Well also alot of topping but it looks like the sauce overwhelms it

bandit29 · 01-24-2010, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

I've never been to Chicago. All I know is Cubs, Deep Dish Pizza and Batman.

To me the Chicago Deep Dishes don't look good.

It's not and I live here lol. Too much red sauce kills it for me. I usually scrape some of it off. I haven't had it in a long time. I usually eat normal pizza.

What to do here? This time of year? Not much...other than eat & drink and spend too much $$$ downtown. Money doesn't go far here...

tommyboy81 · 01-24-2010, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bandit29

It's not and I live here lol. Too much red sauce kills it for me. I usually scrape some of it off. I haven't had it in a long time. I usually eat normal pizza.

What to do here? This time of year? Not much...other than eat & drink and spend too much $$$ downtown. Money doesn't go far here...

Your AV looks good though.

Mike53421 · 01-24-2010, 07:05 AM

I've been the last two years, once in the fall, once in the summer and had nice weather each time. I really enjoyed the waterfront and Millenium Park, which will likely be ALOT colder now but... the park is still nice. Check TripAdvisor.com, they're pretty helpful, and Giordano's is definitely worth trying.

The Blackhawks are good this year too, as mentioned.

Right, the Architecture River Cruise was pretty cool too, but not sure how it would be in the winter. I found myself just walking up Michigan Avenue and exploring randomly, it's a fun city.

FIDDYPOP · 01-24-2010, 08:30 AM

Im from Chi town, and there is a lot of cool stuff to do. I personally love Chicago's Pizza for pizza. A great place for Chicago style hot dogs is Superdawg.
The Shedd Aquarium and the Museums are cool. If you like steak houses and breweries The Berghoff is awesome!

Johnny Vinyl · 01-24-2010, 10:22 AM

Get tickets for Oprah!

John

MikeDaWiz · 01-24-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

Get tickets for Oprah!

John

Only if its her last show! you know she will be giving away something to her audience that episode.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-24-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeDaWiz

Only if its her last show! you know she will be giving away something to her audience that episode.

Is Dr.Phil in Chicago as well? If he is, don't bother...the guy's a joke

John

SleeperAgent · 01-24-2010, 01:11 PM

Go to Greek town, get flaming cheese.

Totally serious.

PS3+HDDVD OWNER · 01-24-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSoviet

Go to Greek town, get flaming cheese.

Totally serious.

This is actually excellent advice. You'll never imagine having cheese this good! It's called Saganaki

Eat at:
Gino's East or Lou Malnati's for pizza
Portillo's or Superdawg for hot dogs

Go see:
The Blackhawks!!! Check ebay/stub hub for tickets, but expect to pay at least $50/ticket
The Shedd Acquarium
Museum of Science and Industry
Lincoln Park Zoo
Millenium Park

I've been everywhere i've just listed multiple times, and would highly recommend all of them. The Shedd and Millenium Park are especially cool if you ask me!

01-24-2010, 12:02 AM	#1
jbig31 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Grandville MI 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1	Going To Chicago 1-30-10 Any suggestions on things to do? Heading to Chi Town next weekend to spend the day and then see comedian Jim Gaffigan on Sunday the 31st. Need some suggestions on any fun things to do on Sat/Sun. Are there any festivals going on? We LOVE to eat. We tried Giordano's last summer and absolutely loved it when we visited last. I hear Gino's East is good? Where can we get the best Chicago dog? Thanks for the suggestions!

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01-24-2010, 02:54 AM	#4
proxpilot Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:High Point, North Carolina Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:108 Trading Score:1	Blackhawks Game! they are actually good this year!

01-24-2010, 03:39 AM	#5
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	Eat pizza. Sorry that's all I got for ya.

01-24-2010, 04:00 AM	#9
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	That's funny JB, I'm going there in early April to catch a concert, and I'll have a few days to look around the city, so I myself need some suggestions as well.

01-24-2010, 07:05 AM	#14
Mike53421 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Mississauga, ON Blu-ray collection:40	I've been the last two years, once in the fall, once in the summer and had nice weather each time. I really enjoyed the waterfront and Millenium Park, which will likely be ALOT colder now but... the park is still nice. Check TripAdvisor.com, they're pretty helpful, and Giordano's is definitely worth trying. The Blackhawks are good this year too, as mentioned. Right, the Architecture River Cruise was pretty cool too, but not sure how it would be in the winter. I found myself just walking up Michigan Avenue and exploring randomly, it's a fun city.

01-24-2010, 08:30 AM	#15
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	Im from Chi town, and there is a lot of cool stuff to do. I personally love Chicago's Pizza for pizza. A great place for Chicago style hot dogs is Superdawg. The Shedd Aquarium and the Museums are cool. If you like steak houses and breweries The Berghoff is awesome!

01-24-2010, 10:22 AM	#16
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Get tickets for Oprah! John

01-24-2010, 01:11 PM	#19
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