I would agree.
by Joe 
, Friday, September 15, 2023, 08:40 (998 days ago) @ Domer99
I think there's some criticism that Alinea may have lost some of its magic, but they've been operating at an extremely high level for a long time. It was certainly the first thing that came to my mind.
Ever is also good, but trails Alinea for me.
For mid range? Schwa is very good and a better price point, but it's certainly a different vibe than Alinea.
For lower end - Bonci is the only US location from Rome pizzaiolo Gabriele Bonci. It serves Roman style pizza and is worth a stop when you're in Chicago.
I can dig up more also.
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- OT: Chicago question -
Jay,
2023-09-15, 08:17
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- So many options! - Ben, 2023-09-15, 16:41
- This is an amazing thread -
Greg,
2023-09-15, 14:38
- Chicago is the best city in America -
IrishGuard,
2023-09-15, 20:25
- Something Freudian there.
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Greg,
2023-09-16, 08:05
- March to December? -
Jeff (BGS),
2023-09-15, 20:33
- Lol. -
KGB,
2023-09-16, 05:44
- Yeah there’s no such thing as spring in Chicago - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2023-09-16, 08:08
- Spring is awful here too. Gotta go south for spring. -
San Pedro,
2023-09-16, 06:47
- When we lived in Chicago... -
domer.mq,
2023-09-16, 06:33
- The coldest game I went to as an ND student - KGB, 2023-09-16, 08:26
- Lol. -
KGB,
2023-09-16, 05:44
- Something Freudian there.
- Chicago is the best city in America -
IrishGuard,
2023-09-15, 20:25
- Some more ... -
Madtown,
2023-09-15, 12:17
- Speaking of Gilt Bar, there is a donut shop that operates -
BillyGoat,
2023-09-15, 13:56
- How do they compare to Do Rite? -
Domer99,
2023-09-15, 14:35
- Love Do Rite. As far as Vault goes, I’ll say I’m generally - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 16:23
- How do they compare to Do Rite? -
Domer99,
2023-09-15, 14:35
- Speaking of Gilt Bar, there is a donut shop that operates -
BillyGoat,
2023-09-15, 13:56
- Sure, here's three from me. -
Tim,
2023-09-15, 11:48
- I mean, the ranges are hard. - Joe, 2023-09-16, 15:05
- O yeah, I went to Small Chevall near Wrigley. So good. -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 12:27
- I had three people tell me to go to Bavettes. -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 11:25
- On my short list. Supposed to be great. -
BillyGoat,
2023-09-15, 11:42
- It is -
Tim,
2023-09-15, 11:46
- It is
- On my short list. Supposed to be great.
- Does the Continental serve food? Haven't been there since -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 11:23
- damn. -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 11:45
- Strollers and $800k condos over there now -
Mike (bart),
2023-09-15, 11:26
- is the Clipper still around? -
Jay,
2023-09-15, 11:33
- is the Clipper still around?
- damn.
- Some, probably outdated, recommendations - Pat (Moco), 2023-09-15, 10:50
- Midrange Grant Achatz - Roister -
MattG,
2023-09-15, 10:32
- I was just there on Wednesday - great spot. -
Jason93,
2023-09-15, 11:09
- I was just there on Wednesday - great spot.
- Try Dooley's on Cermak over dare -
Dylan,
2023-09-15, 09:49
- The good Bayless -
IrishGuard,
2023-09-15, 09:44
- Damn I was staying just around the corner from Twin Anchors -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 09:45
- used to live around the corner -
Jay,
2023-09-15, 11:27
- Fuck! I wish Ida gone. I assume off to St. Michaels for - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 11:44
- Famous for ribs, but the ambiance is the best bit -
IrishGuard,
2023-09-15, 09:54
- Great ribs. It wouldn't be "BBQ" for someone from Georgia. -
BillyGoat,
2023-09-15, 09:48
- I will be going there next time in Chi. I am an ambiance -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 11:19
- Baby back. -
BillyGoat,
2023-09-15, 11:43
- I want mah baby back... -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 12:45
- I want mah baby back...
- Baby back.
- I will be going there next time in Chi. I am an ambiance -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 11:19
- used to live around the corner -
Jay,
2023-09-15, 11:27
- Damn I was staying just around the corner from Twin Anchors -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 09:45
- Nookies in Lincoln Park/Old Town was good breakfast/brunch. -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 09:43
- I was just there and enjoyed Erie Street Cafe. Higher end -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 09:39
- Erie Cafe is a very good spot. Excellent steaks and chops at -
BillyGoat,
2023-09-15, 09:50
- YEs, it felt low key whch I like. -
Grantland,
2023-09-15, 11:22
- YEs, it felt low key whch I like.
- Erie Cafe is a very good spot. Excellent steaks and chops at -
BillyGoat,
2023-09-15, 09:50
- Not sure how many folks would agree -
Domer99,
2023-09-15, 08:30
- Is Tufano’s any good? -
River,
2023-09-15, 09:12
- It's good -
IrishGuard,
2023-09-15, 09:41
- Club Lago on Orleans to save you a trip to Little Italy - irishoutsider, 2023-09-15, 14:14
- Gonna be there Sun after OSU game for the day - River, 2023-09-15, 10:45
- I really don't know what the great Italian restaurants are -
BillyGoat,
2023-09-15, 09:52
- Isn’t Tufano’s a hole in the wall in Little Italy? -
Jack,
2023-09-15, 14:41
- Vinci on Halsted was always pretty good -
Jay,
2023-09-15, 11:26
- La Scarola on Grand -
Mike (bart),
2023-09-15, 13:28
- La Scarola on Grand
- Isn’t Tufano’s a hole in the wall in Little Italy?
- It's good -
IrishGuard,
2023-09-15, 09:41
- is North Pond still pretty good? -
Jay,
2023-09-15, 08:49
- Location and ambience, great. Food, meh -
Joe,
2023-09-15, 12:38
- Yes. Michelin starred now, in fact -
MattG,
2023-09-15, 10:29
- Location and ambience, great. Food, meh
- Gibson's over Chicago Cut. Purple Pig for midrange. -
BillyGoat,
2023-09-15, 08:43
- People love the new Smoque Steak -
Mike (bart),
2023-09-15, 09:37
- That's probably right. I've been hitting up Gibsons Italia. -
Domer99,
2023-09-15, 09:16
- Great setting. I love the old school vibe of the original, - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 09:19
- People love the new Smoque Steak
- I would agree. - Joe, 2023-09-15, 08:40
- Is Tufano’s any good? -
River,
2023-09-15, 09:12
- Chicago Line Cruises - owned by ND Alum Terry Johnson -
Mike (bart),
2023-09-15, 08:23
- thanks! is this the website for the boat company -
Jay,
2023-09-15, 08:28
- Bad luck. Just called they're on it -
Mike (bart),
2023-09-15, 08:47
- We've usually done this one -
Domer99,
2023-09-15, 08:41
- Did this one last fall. Had a blast. -
NDinVA,
2023-09-15, 12:09
- Did this one last fall. Had a blast.
- Bad luck. Just called they're on it
- thanks! is this the website for the boat company -
Jay,
2023-09-15, 08:28