Standard Club or Union League Club

[mreid01]

Hello,

I am travelling to Chicago and was given a choice to dine at the Standard Club or the Union League Club, which one would you recommend more?

[masha]

As between the two, Standard Club has the better food (at least based on their lunch offerings).

[ferret]

No, but still ironic given its Jewish origin.

[chicgail]

I've never eaten at the Union League Club, but I can tell you that the food at the Standard Club is excellent for a country club circa 1975. It's not so much a place to eat as it is a place for a business meeting or large social event where food is absolutely acceptable, but takes a back seat.

[jesteinf]

I got married at the Standard Club last year and the food was outstanding, far better than "absolutely acceptable". I told them upfront that I did not want "wedding food" at my wedding and they came through with flying colors. I've also attended several brunches there that have been fantastic. I think you're selling them a bit short.

[chicgail]

My experience has been mostly at the holiday buffets (which paradoxically and to my amusement included sliced ham and shrimp platters). As I said, the style of food was pleasant albeit a little outdated, but, imho, in no way outstanding.

Glad to hear your wedding went well and you enjoyed the food there.

[jesteinf]

What's wrong with shrimp and ham? The Standard Club makes no claim of being kosher.

[chicgail]

<<What's wrong with shrimp and ham? >>

Not a thing. I enjoy them both. I was just surprised to see them at the Yom Kippur Break-the-Fast.

Our table's reaction was that the kitchen staff was perhaps "unclear on the concept."