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SKO

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Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« on: September 18, 2017, 11:22:35 AM »
Hi y'all. The wife and I have tickets to see Hamilton on September 30th. It's a 2:30 show, gonna take the train in to town then leave late that night probably. I don't really know the area around the Private Bank Theater at all, so anybody got some good recommendations for a quick/cheapish lunch before the show and a fancier dinner afterwards?

We like just about anything, but usually if we leave bugtussle to the go to the fancy city we try do get something we can't get around here (so good pizza places are fine, but Iowa got pizza sometime around 1982 so anything more original than that is welcome)
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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2017, 11:30:56 AM »
Quote from: SKO on September 18, 2017, 11:22:35 AM
Hi y'all. The wife and I have tickets to see Hamilton on September 30th. It's a 2:30 show, gonna take the train in to town then leave late that night probably. I don't really know the area around the Private Bank Theater at all, so anybody got some good recommendations for a quick/cheapish lunch before the show and a fancier dinner afterwards?

We like just about anything, but usually if we leave bugtussle to the go to the fancy city we try do get something we can't get around here (so good pizza places are fine, but Iowa got pizza sometime around 1982 so anything more original than that is welcome)

What time will you arrive on Saturday?
If you have a limited amount of time and want someplace close and reasonable for lunch that has an old time Loop feel to it try Miller's Pub.
Saturday afternoons in the Loop are weird.
http://millerspub.com/

(You won't need a taxi)
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SKO

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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2017, 11:37:43 AM »
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 11:30:56 AM
Quote from: SKO on September 18, 2017, 11:22:35 AM
Hi y'all. The wife and I have tickets to see Hamilton on September 30th. It's a 2:30 show, gonna take the train in to town then leave late that night probably. I don't really know the area around the Private Bank Theater at all, so anybody got some good recommendations for a quick/cheapish lunch before the show and a fancier dinner afterwards?

We like just about anything, but usually if we leave bugtussle to the go to the fancy city we try do get something we can't get around here (so good pizza places are fine, but Iowa got pizza sometime around 1982 so anything more original than that is welcome)

What time will you arrive on Saturday?
If you have a limited amount of time and want someplace close and reasonable for lunch that has an old time Loop feel to it try Miller's Pub.
Saturday afternoons in the Loop are weird.
http://millerspub.com/

(You won't need a taxi)



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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2017, 11:50:24 AM »
I didn't realize Heaven on Seven was open on Saturday afternoons as well:
http://www.heavenonseven.com/wabash.html

I'm guessing it will be pretty empty.
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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2017, 11:55:18 AM »
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 11:50:24 AM
I didn't realize Heaven on Seven was open on Saturday afternoons as well:
http://www.heavenonseven.com/wabash.html

I'm guessing it will be pretty empty.

I am intrigued.
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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2017, 12:01:52 PM »
Quote from: SKO on September 18, 2017, 11:55:18 AM
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 11:50:24 AM
I didn't realize Heaven on Seven was open on Saturday afternoons as well:
http://www.heavenonseven.com/wabash.html

I'm guessing it will be pretty empty.

I am intrigued.

Both are really good but depending on how much time you have the search can broaden significantly.

Greektown is very close to your train and has great inexpensive options.
Although everyone has their favorites my two are Roditys and Santorini.

http://www.roditys.com/
http://santorinichicago.com/
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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2017, 12:05:38 PM »
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 12:01:52 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 18, 2017, 11:55:18 AM
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 11:50:24 AM
I didn't realize Heaven on Seven was open on Saturday afternoons as well:
http://www.heavenonseven.com/wabash.html

I'm guessing it will be pretty empty.

I am intrigued.

Both are really good but depending on how much time you have the search can broaden significantly.

Too late, we already decided on this place for lunch. GIMME THE GUMBO.
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flannj

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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2017, 12:12:01 PM »
Quote from: SKO on September 18, 2017, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 12:01:52 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 18, 2017, 11:55:18 AM
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 11:50:24 AM
I didn't realize Heaven on Seven was open on Saturday afternoons as well:
http://www.heavenonseven.com/wabash.html

I'm guessing it will be pretty empty.

I am intrigued.

Both are really good but depending on how much time you have the search can broaden significantly.

Too late, we already decided on this place for lunch. GIMME THE GUMBO.
Greektown is very close to your train and has great inexpensive options.
Although everyone has their favorites my two are Roditys and Santorini.

http://www.roditys.com/
http://santorinichicago.com/

Leg of lamb at Roditys is damn good.
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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2017, 12:36:01 PM »
For a fancy-pants dinner, our go-to for special occasions is Bavette's. Great atmosphere (it's pretty dark so no one will notice that you're wearing sweatpants) and don't be too intimidated by some of the insanely priced seafood & steak items - they have what I think is the best burger in town and the fried chicken is outstanding as well, along with some other not-insanely-priced entrees.

You won't be able to get a reservation but if it's just the two of you, you should be able to snag a spot at the bar or even a table within an hour or so. About a 10 minute walk from the theater.

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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2017, 12:36:37 PM »
Quote from: SKO on September 18, 2017, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 12:01:52 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 18, 2017, 11:55:18 AM
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 11:50:24 AM
I didn't realize Heaven on Seven was open on Saturday afternoons as well:
http://www.heavenonseven.com/wabash.html

I'm guessing it will be pretty empty.

I am intrigued.

Both are really good but depending on how much time you have the search can broaden significantly.

Too late, we already decided on this place for lunch. GIMME THE GUMBO.

Excellent choice but a heads up: they are cash only.

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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2017, 12:38:21 PM »
Quote from: R-V on September 18, 2017, 12:36:01 PM
For a fancy-pants dinner, our go-to for special occasions is Bavette's. Great atmosphere (it's pretty dark so no one will notice that you're wearing sweatpants) and don't be too intimidated by some of the insanely priced seafood & steak items - they have what I think is the best burger in town and the fried chicken is outstanding as well, along with some other not-insanely-priced entrees.

You won't be able to get a reservation but if it's just the two of you, you should be able to snag a spot at the bar or even a table within an hour or so. About a 10 minute walk from the theater.

Fixed the MorphForklink for you above.

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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2017, 12:39:53 PM »
If you decide to skip the hot spots, Berghoff's is always a solid option for large portions. You can just spend the train ride home in a food coma.
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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2017, 12:50:37 PM »
Quote from: Oleg on September 18, 2017, 12:38:21 PM
Quote from: R-V on September 18, 2017, 12:36:01 PM
For a fancy-pants dinner, our go-to for special occasions is Bavette's. Great atmosphere (it's pretty dark so no one will notice that you're wearing sweatpants) and don't be too intimidated by some of the insanely priced seafood & steak items - they have what I think is the best burger in town and the fried chicken is outstanding as well, along with some other not-insanely-priced entrees.

You won't be able to get a reservation but if it's just the two of you, you should be able to snag a spot at the bar or even a table within an hour or so. About a 10 minute walk from the theater.

Fixed the MorphForklink for you above.

TAke a look, y'all: Bavette's.restaurant

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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2017, 12:56:53 PM »
Go to Corner Bakery

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Re: Tell the Hilljacks Where to Eat
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2017, 01:30:18 PM »
Quote from: SKO on September 18, 2017, 12:05:38 PM
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 12:01:52 PM
Quote from: SKO on September 18, 2017, 11:55:18 AM
Quote from: flannj on September 18, 2017, 11:50:24 AM
I didn't realize Heaven on Seven was open on Saturday afternoons as well:
http://www.heavenonseven.com/wabash.html

I'm guessing it will be pretty empty.

I am intrigued.

Both are really good but depending on how much time you have the search can broaden significantly.

Too late, we already decided on this place for lunch. GIMME THE GUMBO.

The andouille sausage is excellent.
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