663133 Wed Oct 28 16:28:53 -0700 2009 9 7 Chicago Area 0 5138677 Hi, I'm going to be in Chicago from Friday evening through Monday, have an intenerary and would like some feedback. I would like one really nice meal and then looking for food that is unique to chicago (doesn't need to be expensive). Friday Dinner: Publican (would go to Schwa or Alinea but can't get a res) Saturday Breakfast: Bongo Room or Yolk Sat Lunch: Hot Doug's Sat Dinner: going to a wedding Sunday Breakfast: Lula Sunday Lunch: Pizza (uno, due, pizano's, burts? i know there is endless opinions) Sunday Dinner: L2O (again, i would go to Schwa or Alinea if i could get in, maybe there will be cancelations, any other recomendations?) Monday breakfast: ? Monday Lunch: Blackbird Monday Dinner: Not planning on staying but if I have to stay for something, am open to ideas. Late night: if in the mood, The violet hour, the gage, hot chocolate thanks for the help Wed Oct 28 16:28:53 -0700 2009 1119981 danielpklein 1 5138763 Sounds great to me. You've done your research. Other ideas: Meli Cafe or Ina's for breakfast. Sepia, Sweets and Savories, Bonsoiree, Takashi or Naha for dinner. Wed Oct 28 16:56:39 -0700 2009 5138677 24468 chicgail 1 5139776 I would skip breakfast on Saturday and concentrate on getting to H.D super early (around 10 am). The lines can be crazy long by 11 or so(think at least 45 - 1.5 hours). If you don't eat breakfast before, you can really splash out at H.D and get a several sausages plus the duck fat fries to try. I would then use your open Monday slot for Bongo Room or Yolk. Pizza - yes there is endless options. I haven't been to Burts but I do know you have to call ahead and order your pizza. Also it is in the 'burbs and if you don't have a car, you will have to rely on the Metra. The Metra on a Sunday runs a very limited schedule. You will have to plan a trip out there carefully to avoid having to wait a couple of hours for the next train (been there, done that). Out of the rest of the choices you mentioned, I like Pizano's and Malanti's the best. Thu Oct 29 06:52:16 -0700 2009 5138677 14209 lbs 2 5140220 Duck fat fries only on Friday,,,unless something's changed. P. Uno is my preferred choice and Lou Mals is very good also. L2o...I hope you like fish and I must say that I wasn't all that impressed. Looking at OpenTable 7:00pm Sunday, most but not all top tier restaurants are full but you do have these three options...Spiaggia, Nomi and Sixteen(see my review as a reply to the post: Trump International). We ate at Nomi several weeks ago and it was really excellent. Spiaggia, regardless of your politics(the Obamas love it) is a great choice. Thu Oct 29 09:20:46 -0700 2009 5139776 18059 hoppy2468 3 5140386 Duck fat fries are offered only on Friday and Saturday. See his website. http://www.hotdougs.com/menu.htm Thu Oct 29 10:05:39 -0700 2009 5140220 14209 lbs 4 5140456 You are correct and I bow to your vastly superior knowledge. Thu Oct 29 10:25:54 -0700 2009 5140386 18059 hoppy2468 5 5143161 If only everyone would! LMAO I just know that too because I'm dying to try them and Saturday is my only day off. Fri Oct 30 10:28:18 -0700 2009 5140456 14209 lbs 6 5144331 I'm a staunch devotee of Doug's, been going for years, but I have to say the duck fat fries aren't really much different from his regular fries. Don't get me wrong, they're delicious, but they're way overhyped. Fri Oct 30 19:13:33 -0700 2009 5143161 216146 sis2catbat 1 5144540 For pizza, give Pequod's a try. I just recently had it for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. I think it has a little more character and flavor than the other traditional deep dish places usually recommended. Fri Oct 30 21:49:12 -0700 2009 5138677 126991 aburkavage 1 5146185 You're pretty much all set. For breakfast, although it's a chain, I recommend the Original Pancake House. Everything there is great, but the apple thang is great. I like the bacon and crepes. Sat Oct 31 22:52:39 -0700 2009 5138677 104864 Pete Oldtown