OT: Chicago food/WC watch requests

by cdawg, Friday, July 17, 2026, 15:07 (5 days ago)

I'll be there tomorrow through Tuesday. Staying up by River Park, but I can get just about anywhere. I'm looking for:

1) a good spot or three to pregame near the United Center. Somewhere with food on top of drinks is preferable, but not necessary. Also, parking recs? I usually use spot hero but I don't know the neighborhoods very well. Last time I was there was probably late 90s.

2) any recs on where to watch the World Cup?

3) just a solid place to eat for about 6-7 of us, parents and kids from multiple families, so something for everyone. Probably off Michigan, but I can convince folks to go elsewhere of food is awesome.

4) somewhere for me to go killing time on Monday. I used to hit Al's but it changed. Just a place that's thoroughly Chicago. I'm a Giordano so all in on Chicago food.

5) How drunk do I have to be to accept a shot of Malort?

Thanks in advance everyone. Any help is appreciated!