585796 Tue Jan 06 23:03:03 -0800 2009 6 7 Chicago Area 0 4303038 It's going to be really popular soon because they are going to show the Chicago Check Please episode of Barack Obama's Aug 2001 show: http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2009/01/06/check-please-barak-obama/ Restaurant's website: http://www.dixiekitchenchicago.com/hydepark/hydepark.html Tue Jan 06 23:03:03 -0800 2009 10677 hhc 1 4303183 Already posted: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/585196 Wed Jan 07 03:22:15 -0800 2009 4303038 55363 nsxtasy 1 4304207 I just was sent the link yesterday! Am planning on going there this weekend, probably along with everyone else in Chicago, before the episode airs. Hope it's worth the long drive and probable wait! Wed Jan 07 10:06:58 -0800 2009 4303038 218303 basilb 2 4304364 They have multiple locations, including one in Evanston. It's just good and not worth a long drive or a long wait. I suspect he picked it because it was among the better Hyde Park options in 2001, not because it's a "must visit" eatery. Wed Jan 07 10:38:29 -0800 2009 4304207 202198 ferret 3 4304523 Ah, good to know, thanks. He's such a foodie, I had high hopes for his pick. Wed Jan 07 11:17:19 -0800 2009 4304364 218303 basilb 4 4686834 I don't think Obama chose this restaurant because it is one of the better places in Hyde Park. Dixie Kitchen is actually worth the wait and drive if you enjoy southern style cooking. When I lived in Chicago I visited this eatery at least once every couple of months because this type of authentic southern cuisine is hard to find in the city. The Oyster Po'boy is amazing as well as the gumbo! They give you johnny cakes before the meal which are like mini cornmeal pancakes with a honey butter. This place is definitely worth the drive, and trust me Obama didn't pick this place because there isn't anywhere else, he has the whole city! Fri May 15 10:10:31 -0700 2009 4304523 292950 chelsil 5 4687089 You're aware that this was from 2001? Fri May 15 11:27:47 -0700 2009 4686834 202198 ferret