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Chicago is renowned for its restaurants. To help narrow down the choices we asked cleaning professionals on social media. Here are the best places to eat, according to our fans on Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and myCleanLink.
Portillo’s
100 W. Ontario
www.portillos.com
Decked out in a 30s, 40s Gangster-theme, this popular restaurant serves up Chicago staples such as hot dogs, sausages and Italian beef sandwiches (made with extra gravy). If for some reason those don’t sound good, Portillo’s also offers a variety of salads, burgers and chicken sandwiches. Price: Under $10
Our Facebook friend says: “Must have Chicago food.”
Frontera Grill
445 N. Clark
www.rickbayless.com
From “Top Chef Master” Rick Bayless, Frontera Grill features a monthly changing menu of hardwood grilled dishes, rich moles and chile-thickened braises often made with organic and custom-grown ingredients. The bold and fresh flavors will transport diners to Mexico. Sustainable patrons will appreciate that the restaurant has been certified green by the Green Restaurant Association. A limited number of reservations are accepted. Price: $15-$30
Our Google+ follower says: “For sure a place to go.”
Hot Doug’s
3324 N. California
www.hotdougs.com
The Sausage Superstore and Encased Meat Emporium serves up a variety of sausages, including the classic Chicago-style hot dog. Choose from brats, polish sausages, Italian sausages, Andouille sausages, corn dogs and more. This place even has it’s own theme song! Visitors should note they only accept cash. Price: Under $10
Our Facebook friend says: “Best hot dogs in the world.”
Grill on the Alley
909 N. Michigan
www.thegrill.com
Located on the floor level of the Westin Hotel, this high-end steak and seafood house is recognized for hearty portions. Its mid-western grain-fed beef is the highest quality available and almost everything is made in house daily, from the salad dressings and sauces, to the home-style desserts. And unlike other steak places, starches and vegetables aren’t a la carte dishes. Price: $20-$45
Our myCleanLink member says: “A great steak house and excellent staff. I always bring my friends when visiting Chicago.”
Lou Malnati’s
805 S. State
www.loumalnatis.com
Lou Malnati's serves up famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza with a buttery crust. Stop in for a personal pizza or share with friends. If you want to veer off the Chicago sausage staple, try the “Lou” with spinach, mushrooms and sliced tomatoes covered with a blend of mozzarella, romano and cheddar cheese. Environmentally conscious patrons should note that the South Loop location is green certified by the Green Restaurant Association. Price: $5-$25.
Our LinkedIn colleague says: “A must for deep dish pizza.”
Piccolo Sogno
464 N. Halsted
www.piccolosognorestaurant.com
Italian for “little dream,” Piccolo Sogno offers fresh, seasonal rustic Italian cuisine with an all-Italian wine list. Served true Italian-style with first and second course items, diners can choose from homemade pasta, sandwiches on freshly baked ciabatta bread or poultry and seafood entrees. They even make their own gelato and sorbet. Price: $12-$24.
Our Facebook friend says: “Best Italian.”
Girl and the Goat
809 W. Randolph
www.girlandthegoat.com
Chef Stephanie Izard, the season 4 winner of “Top Chef,” has created a menu highlighting vegetables, fish and, of course, meat. Items change frequently but a menu sample included everything from quinoa ravioli to tempura soft shell crab to goat carpaccio. The restaurant also bakes it own bread, blends its own wines and occasionally crafts its own beers. $30-$50
Our Google+ follower says: “A great place.”
Gino’s East
633 N. Wells
www.ginoseast.com
If cleaning professionals are in the mood for a traditional Chicago-style deep dish pizza (and can live with the graffiti of names scribbled into the wood and stucco walls), then head to Gino’s East. Each legendary pizza has a golden crust, fresh vine-ripened tomatoes and is loaded with fresh ingredients — the most famous option is a layer of sausage patty. Price: $15-$30.
Our myCleanLink member says: “If you are into great ‘Chicago’ Deep Dish Pizza, this is the place to go!”
Garrett Popcorn Shops
625 N. Michigan (with other multiple locations around the city)
www.garrettpopcorn.com
This gourmet popcorn is popped daily in old-fashioned copper kettles. The most popular flavor continues to be the salty and sweet blend of the Chicago Mix: a combination of caramel and cheese popcorn. Other flavors include plain, butter and a variety of nut mixes. Price: $5-$30
Our LinkedIn colleague says: “A must-eat in Chicago.”
Gibson’s Steakhouse
1028 N. Rush
www.gibsonssteakhouse.com
This popular steakhouse features prime steaks, chops and fresh seafood. From the sides to the entrée to even dessert and martinis, everything is served in large portions. Diners rave about the steak selection — for the really hungry there’s an impressive 48-ounce porterhouse. Reservations are recommended. Price: $20-$60.
Our Facebook friend says: “Best steakhouse.”
Old Lviv
2228 W. Chicago
If you want to try something a little different (for very little cash), head to the Ukrainian village and stop in at this small “gem” of a restaurant. Patrons recommend getting the buffet, which features staples such as borscht, blinchiki (crepes), kutleti (think hamburger) and liver and onions. Price: $10
Our LinkedIn colleague says: “Great Food, Cheap Prices.”
Smith & Wollensky
318 N. State
www.smithandwollensky.com
The Chicago location of this national steakhouse offers an impressive view of the Chicago River. Known for Prime steaks, fresh seafood and award-winning wines, Smith and Wollensky still dry-ages (for 28 days) and butchers on site. For more casual fare, diners can visit Wollensky’s Grill on the lower level. Reservations recommended. Price: $30-$60.
Our Facebook friend says: “It's right on the water!”
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Chicago is renowned for its restaurants. To help narrow down the choices we asked cleaning professionals on social media. Here are the best places to eat, according to our fans on Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and myCleanLink.
Portillo’s
100 W. Ontario
www.portillos.com
Decked out in a 30s, 40s Gangster-theme, this popular restaurant serves up Chicago staples such as hot dogs, sausages and Italian beef sandwiches (made with extra gravy). If for some reason those don’t sound good, Portillo’s also offers a variety of salads, burgers and chicken sandwiches. Price: Under $10
Our Facebook friend says: “Must have Chicago food.”
Frontera Grill
445 N. Clark
www.rickbayless.com
From “Top Chef Master” Rick Bayless, Frontera Grill features a monthly changing menu of hardwood grilled dishes, rich moles and chile-thickened braises often made with organic and custom-grown ingredients. The bold and fresh flavors will transport diners to Mexico. Sustainable patrons will appreciate that the restaurant has been certified green by the Green Restaurant Association. A limited number of reservations are accepted. Price: $15-$30
Our Google+ follower says: “For sure a place to go.”
Hot Doug’s
3324 N. California
www.hotdougs.com
The Sausage Superstore and Encased Meat Emporium serves up a variety of sausages, including the classic Chicago-style hot dog. Choose from brats, polish sausages, Italian sausages, Andouille sausages, corn dogs and more. This place even has it’s own theme song! Visitors should note they only accept cash. Price: Under $10
Our Facebook friend says: “Best hot dogs in the world.”
Grill on the Alley
909 N. Michigan
www.thegrill.com
Located on the floor level of the Westin Hotel, this high-end steak and seafood house is recognized for hearty portions. Its mid-western grain-fed beef is the highest quality available and almost everything is made in house daily, from the salad dressings and sauces, to the home-style desserts. And unlike other steak places, starches and vegetables aren’t a la carte dishes. Price: $20-$45
Our myCleanLink member says: “A great steak house and excellent staff. I always bring my friends when visiting Chicago.”
Lou Malnati’s
805 S. State
www.loumalnatis.com
Lou Malnati's serves up famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza with a buttery crust. Stop in for a personal pizza or share with friends. If you want to veer off the Chicago sausage staple, try the “Lou” with spinach, mushrooms and sliced tomatoes covered with a blend of mozzarella, romano and cheddar cheese. Environmentally conscious patrons should note that the South Loop location is green certified by the Green Restaurant Association. Price: $5-$25.
Our LinkedIn colleague says: “A must for deep dish pizza.”
Piccolo Sogno
464 N. Halsted
www.piccolosognorestaurant.com
Italian for “little dream,” Piccolo Sogno offers fresh, seasonal rustic Italian cuisine with an all-Italian wine list. Served true Italian-style with first and second course items, diners can choose from homemade pasta, sandwiches on freshly baked ciabatta bread or poultry and seafood entrees. They even make their own gelato and sorbet. Price: $12-$24.
Our Facebook friend says: “Best Italian.”
Girl and the Goat
809 W. Randolph
www.girlandthegoat.com
Chef Stephanie Izard, the season 4 winner of “Top Chef,” has created a menu highlighting vegetables, fish and, of course, meat. Items change frequently but a menu sample included everything from quinoa ravioli to tempura soft shell crab to goat carpaccio. The restaurant also bakes it own bread, blends its own wines and occasionally crafts its own beers. $30-$50
Our Google+ follower says: “A great place.”
Gino’s East
633 N. Wells
www.ginoseast.com
If cleaning professionals are in the mood for a traditional Chicago-style deep dish pizza (and can live with the graffiti of names scribbled into the wood and stucco walls), then head to Gino’s East. Each legendary pizza has a golden crust, fresh vine-ripened tomatoes and is loaded with fresh ingredients — the most famous option is a layer of sausage patty. Price: $15-$30.
Our myCleanLink member says: “If you are into great ‘Chicago’ Deep Dish Pizza, this is the place to go!”
Garrett Popcorn Shops
625 N. Michigan (with other multiple locations around the city)
www.garrettpopcorn.com
This gourmet popcorn is popped daily in old-fashioned copper kettles. The most popular flavor continues to be the salty and sweet blend of the Chicago Mix: a combination of caramel and cheese popcorn. Other flavors include plain, butter and a variety of nut mixes. Price: $5-$30
Our LinkedIn colleague says: “A must-eat in Chicago.”
Gibson’s Steakhouse
1028 N. Rush
www.gibsonssteakhouse.com
This popular steakhouse features prime steaks, chops and fresh seafood. From the sides to the entrée to even dessert and martinis, everything is served in large portions. Diners rave about the steak selection — for the really hungry there’s an impressive 48-ounce porterhouse. Reservations are recommended. Price: $20-$60.
Our Facebook friend says: “Best steakhouse.”
Old Lviv
2228 W. Chicago
If you want to try something a little different (for very little cash), head to the Ukrainian village and stop in at this small “gem” of a restaurant. Patrons recommend getting the buffet, which features staples such as borscht, blinchiki (crepes), kutleti (think hamburger) and liver and onions. Price: $10
Our LinkedIn colleague says: “Great Food, Cheap Prices.”
Smith & Wollensky
318 N. State
www.smithandwollensky.com
The Chicago location of this national steakhouse offers an impressive view of the Chicago River. Known for Prime steaks, fresh seafood and award-winning wines, Smith and Wollensky still dry-ages (for 28 days) and butchers on site. For more casual fare, diners can visit Wollensky’s Grill on the lower level. Reservations recommended. Price: $30-$60.
Our Facebook friend says: “It's right on the water!”
posted on 7/30/2012