Going to Chicago, hralp

[Alawen]

Originally Posted by Shannacore [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You assholes better not be pizza folders.

I hate when people do that shit.

Chicago pizza is deep dish. Folding is a NYC thing.

[Nordenwatch]

Uno is better than Lou Malnatis, the chain thing doesn't really do it for me. Maybe some locations are better than others, but the one we got from Lou Malnatis made me not want to eat pizza again... well since new years.

[Quiksilver]

isn't Uno also a chain?

[MrSparkle001]

Originally Posted by Shannacore [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You assholes better not be pizza folders.

I hate when people do that shit.

That's all we do here in northern NJ. If you don't fold your pizza you're some weird outsider who doesn't know how to eat it.

Last time I was in chicago was a few years ago in november. It was cold as fuck. I didn't get to see much of the city because of it but I did go to the aquarium which was good. I don't do the cold which is why I want to get my ass to florida.

[joppykid]

If you like Tapas goto Ba Ba Reeba. http://www.cafebabareeba.com/

[Clark]

Haha I've never used public transportation either so you aren't the only one [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Nordenwatch]

I don't think UNO is a chain, I think they have two locations beside each other called Uno and Duo and thats just cause they ran out of room.

[Greegon]

Originally Posted by Shannacore [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'll be in Chicago in mid-April for a conference. I am having a HELL OF A TIME finding a hotel for 8 days that won't run me a total of like $1500+. This is probably because I am looking in the Downtown area. The conference is right in the middle of downtown (I think), so I'd reallllllly like to try to find a hotel that is within walking distance (2 miles at most-ish).

If I move 10-15 miles away, hotels are much more affordable. I know Chicago is pretty renown (In the US anyway) for its public transpo system. Just how user friendly is this? Especially for a nub that that never used public transpo in her life. I am not opposed to taking a bus/subway to the venue every day if it's not going to be ridiculous to figure out.

Also, any recommendations for sightseeing / good eateries? Conference is 5 days, but I'll be staying an additional 2 to roam the town.

If you want a cheap place to eat try the white palace grill, grubby, really fuckin old 24/hour dinner with some of the best and actually decently priced food youll get around downtown area (canal and roosevelt). Always come out of there greasy as fuck needing to unbuckle my belt. Another must-have is a polish sausage from Jim's (I go to one near me, on maxwel(or a block south?) and a block east from halstead.

A really nice place I've been to is Jake Melnicks. It's by chicago and somewhere, look it up, haven't been in a while since I changed jobs.

I wouldn't say the CTA is that user friendly, but it's 2.25 a ride on the bus or train and if you get on another bus or train within two hours it only costs 25 cents for a transfer ride.. Don't bother buying a one day pass, shit is way over priced now, and if youre going to ride the bus twice a day every day I'd say buy yourself a 7-day. Also expect the bus to be late lol.. but you can track the arrival times @ www.ctabustracker.com

Originally Posted by Autotune [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Doesn't matter, odds are you'll be shot and killed long before 8 days. I'd recommend hiring someone to go in your place.

lewl all of chicago isnt engelwood

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

if u get a hotel outside of the down town area, look north. do not go to far south or west.

all museums are free on Tuesdays

public trans trains are better than buses

food = Fogo de Chao or Als Beef or Giordanos or Lou Malnatis or Lawrys

and everything down town is within walking distance of itself

have fun!

Fuck the trains, smells like piss, crowded with assholes, prefer the bus myself. Lou malnatis is a win though, Fogo way over rated :P Definitely find a hotel not in downtown.. can always look up the metra and take that in, will be extra time but youll save some $$. A cool restaurant bar I like also is the elephant and castle.. always expect to pay too much for food downtown though. Shedd aquarium is pretty sweet.

AND AVOID PUDDLES IN THE STREET IF YOURE WALKING. YOU WILL BE SPLASHED. In your face/mouth



also, i forgot that you live in chitown sirken, don't it suck. that is all

[Kevynne]

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

if u get a hotel outside of the down town area, look north. do not go to far south or west.

all museums are free on Tuesdays

public trans trains are better than buses

food = Fogo de Chao or Als Beef or Giordanos or Lou Malnatis or Lawrys

and everything down town is within walking distance of itself

have fun!

for food you left out The Parthenon!



note- am i the only person who thinks that lou malnatis sounds like illuminatis? 0_0

[joppykid]

Originally Posted by Kevynne [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

note- am i the only person who thinks that lou malnatis sounds like illuminatis? 0_0

No you are not.

Also, http://leonas.com/ is good

And if you like thin crust instead of the Chicago Style. http://www.patspizza.info/ is the place.