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Gailwood Cook Shack [CLOSED]
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2135 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 470-8334
  • Nachos
    topped w/ cheese, pulled pork & pickled Jalapeno
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich
    looks good
  [CLOSED]; lunch truck/RV; Flea Market at Logan & Milwaukee
Garifuna FlavaSee Garifuna Flava Video ($$)
(395 ratings)

2518 W 63rd St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 776-7440
garifunaflava.com
  • Hudut Baruru with Tikini
    fresh cabbage, brown stewed with King Fish & seasoned with black pepper, bay leaf & recado; served with "Hudut" (a mix of green/ripe plantain, boiled & blended)
  • Split Peas & Pigtail Soup
  • Panades
    top seller; corn patties stuffed with hashed buffalo fish and garnished with a sweet vegetable sauce
4.5 out of 5
395 ratings
  • Hamburger w/ Krispy Kreme doughnut as bun
  #72 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Gene & GeorgettiSee Gene & Georgetti Video ($$$)
(1070 ratings)

500 N Franklin St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 527-3718
www.geneandgeorgetti.com
  • Shrimp de Jonghe
    jumbo shrimp, Italian breadcrumbs & garlic wine sauce, topped w/ parsley; "butteriness coats your tongue!" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
  • Broiled Bone-In Rib Eye Steak
    20-oz steak wet-aged for 32-36 days; looks good
  • Steaks
    wet-aged
3.5 out of 5
1070 ratings
est. 1941; fine steaks, seafood & Italian specialties; celebrity sitings: Joe DiMaggio, Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra, Russell Crow, Ron Howard
Gene's Sausage Shop ($$)
(538 ratings)

4750 N Lincoln Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 728-7243
www.genessausageshop.com
As Seen On:
Sausage Paradise
  • Alpine Sausage
    signature & best-seller; twist on Polish kielbasa w/ a double-dose of garlic & smoke time (smoked in cherrywood & mequite sawdust for 4 hrs); served w/ sweet-tart sauerkraut; looks good
4.0 out of 5
538 ratings
est. 1972; butcher, cure & smoke all meats on-site from recipes brought from Poland; carries over 40 varieties of homemade natural wood-smoked sausages; dining area at rooftop beer-and-wine garden
Gibsons Bar & SteakhouseSee Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Video ($$$)
(2520 ratings)

1028 N Rush St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-8999
www.gibsonssteakhouse.com...
  • Macadamia Turtle Pie
    1-foot tall pie w/ macadamia nut-wafer crust layered w/ vanilla ice cream, more macadamia nut mix, caramel-chocolate sauce, more ice cream & topped w/ whole macadamia nuts
  • Meaning of Life (Cake)
    5-layer cake w/ chocolate mousse, bananas, raspberries, whipped cream; each slice is approx. 6-lbs; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2520 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Desserts); autographed photographs of athletes, politicians, movie stars, rock stars, entertainers on walls
Gibsons Italia ($$$)
(832 ratings)

233 N Canal St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 414-1100
www.gibsonsitalia.com
  • Caserecce Pasta
    24-karat gold extruded pasta, asparagus, parmigiano reggiano, corsa ricotta & lemon zest; "this 1 changed my life" -Jeff Mauro; looks good
4.0 out of 5
832 ratings
est. 2017; modern Italian steakhouse featuring top quality ingredients
Gino's EastSee Gino's East Video ($$)
(2751 ratings)

162 E Superior St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 266-3337
www.ginoseast.com
  • Meaty Legend
    6-lb deep-dish pizza w/ pepperoni, Italian sausage, Canadian bacon & more bacon; looks good
  • Sausage Patty Style Pizza
    pan pizza; 14-16-inch "disk of sausage" (pork & beef mixture) on top of crust and cheese layers and then topped w/ tomato sauce
3.5 out of 5
2751 ratings
#24 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); opened in 1966; pizza dive w/ writing/graffiti all over the walls; long lines; can buy pizzas online & have them shipped to your location
Giordano's PizzeriaSee Giordano's Pizzeria Video ($$)
(1420 ratings)

223 W Jackson Blvd Map It!
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 583-9400
www.giordanos.com
  • Pizza
    Stuffed deep-dish; Tia gets w/ sausage & pepperoni; Stuffed deep-dish
4.0 out of 5
1420 ratings
#88 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1974
Girl & The GoatSee Girl & The Goat Video ($$$)
(10056 ratings)

809 W Randolph Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 492-6262
www.girlandthegoat.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Ice Creamy"
  • Bourbon Apples Cranberry Miso Marcona Almond Maple Fat Gelato
    layered desert served in a glass cup; gelato is made w/ rendered smoked pork fat; "apple pie on crack"-Stephanie Izard (chef/co-owner)
4.5 out of 5
10056 ratings
opened in 2010; "a rustic and bad ass environment" (from its website)
Glenns Diner [CLOSED] ($$)
(1227 ratings)

1820 W Montrose Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 506-1720
  • Australian Silver Barramundi
    fish blackened, pan-fried and topped w/ lemon herb butter; looks good
  • Southern Fried Catfish
    dusted w/ cornmeal, pan-fried, shrimp cornbread stuffing and topped w/ spicy hollandaise sauce
  • Sturgeon
    fish grilled, topped w/ bacon, mushroom sherry Alfredo sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1227 ratings
[CLOSED]; 16 types of fish served; fish delivered 6 times per week; no fryer; also offers 35 variations of cereal all shelved on the wall; Other Recipes: Crab Cakes
Goddess and Grocer ($$)
(564 ratings)

1649 N Damen Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 342-3200
goddessandgrocer.com
  • "The Goddess Rainbow Cake"
    "6 layer rainbow cake w/ vanilla buttercream icing, rainbow sprinkles & pride" (from its website)
3.5 out of 5
564 ratings
est. 2004; offering prepared foods, local goods & international fare; known for soups, salads & sandwiches, desserts, artisanal products & more
Hackney's ($$)
(277 ratings)

1241 Harms Rd Map It!
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 724-5577
www.hackneys.net
  • Bleu Cheeseburger
    half pound of premium ground beef w/ fresh bleu cheese kneaded throughout and topped w/ even more melted bleu cheese
  • Famous Hackneyburger
    top seller; half pound of premium beef ground shaped in an oblong patty served on homemade dark rye bread
  • Hackney's Original French Fried Onions
    "loaf" of onion rings
  • Inside Out Burger
    Hackneyburger stuffed with melted cheddar cheese and crisp bacon; looks good
3.5 out of 5
277 ratings
started as selling hamburgers and beer in porch during Prohibition in the 1920s (burgers were free then)
Happy Lobster
(190 ratings)

131 N Clinton St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60661
www.happylobstertruck.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On Wheels"
  • Angry Lobster Sandwich
    Maine lobster, butter, special seasoning, hot giardiniera & spicy mayo on a toasted bun; "so buttery & lovely & luscious" -Jeff Mauro
4.5 out of 5
190 ratings
est. 2015; food truck specializing in dishes featuring Maine lobster; known for lobster rolls & grilled cheese
Hendrickx Belgian Bread CrafterSee Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter Video ($)
(630 ratings)

100 E Walton St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 649-6717
hendrickxbakery.com
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Chicago"
  • Chocolate Almond Croissant
    mirror glaze, Belgian chocolate center, topped w/ almonds & powdered sugar; looks good!
4.5 out of 5
630 ratings
Belgian bakery & bread shop, serving sandwiches, salads & soups
Henry's [CLOSED] ($$)
(338 ratings)

18 W Hubbard St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 955-8018
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • Sliders
    "cheap eats" for happy hour...price based on sliding scale ($5 at 5pm, etc...must buy drink); recommended sliders: buffalo chicken, cheeseburger; looks good
4.0 out of 5
338 ratings
[CLOSED]; #4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats)
Honey 1 BBQ ($)
(110 ratings)

746 E 43rd St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-9455
www.honey1bbq.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Chicago"
  • Rib Tip
    little nugget of smoky rib meat; served w/ fries & bread; looks good
3.5 out of 5
110 ratings
aquarium-style glassed-in smoker & smoked in hickory wood; slow smoked; moved from original airing location (2241 N Western Ave)
Honey Butter Fried Chicken ($$)
(2195 ratings)

3361 N Elston Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-4000
www.honeybutter.com
  • Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich
    fried chicken breast & honey butter, option to add cheese; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2195 ratings
est. 2013; casual restaurant known for fried chicken & house dipping sauces; vegan & gluten free options available
Honky Tonk BBQSee Honky Tonk BBQ Video ($$)
(960 ratings)

1213 W 18th St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-7427
www.honkytonkbbqchicago.c...
  • Pulled Pork
    award-winning; slow-cooked for 17 hours at 215-degrees; Guy likes the Memphis vinegar sauce w/ the sandwich, but the mustard sauce when eaten by itself; both ways look good
  • Viking Beef Short Ribs
    dry-rubbed; available only on Fridays & Saturdays
3.5 out of 5
960 ratings
Memphis-style award-winning BBQ locally and nationally including 3rd place Trophy from the World Championship Memphis 2008; live music available on certain nights
Hoosier Mama Pie CompanySee Hoosier Mama Pie Company Video ($$)
(957 ratings)

1618 W Chicago Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 243-4846
www.hoosiermamapie.com
  • Passion Fruit Meringue Pie
    an exotic twist on an old favorite
4.5 out of 5
957 ratings
artisanal bakery striving to be a "old" pie company (from its website)
Hopleaf Bar ($$)
(2295 ratings)

5148 N Clark St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 334-9851
hopleaf.com
  • Headcheese
    2-day brined & 10-12 hr simmered pig's head used to create sausage (part of Charcuterie)
  • Organic Montreal-Style Brisket Sandwich
    Montreal rubbed & marinated for 72 hrs; slow roasted, briefly smoked; served on sourdough or rye w/ house-made dill pickle & frites; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2295 ratings
opened in 1992; "Fine Food. Better Beers, Wines & Spirits. Belgian Specialties"; adult venue...everyone must be 21 or over with valid ID to enter (no children allowed); Other Recipes: Venison Pate
Hot Doug's [CLOSED] ($)
(3136 ratings)

3324 N California Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9550
  • Sausage
    range from 12-25 variations each day (including alligator, kangaroo, antelope, buffalo, rattlesnake); "Classic Chicago Dog": beef hot dog on poppy seed bun topped w/ yellow mustard, onions, sweet neon-green relish, tomatoes, and a slice of dilled pickle (hot peppers optional)
4.5 out of 5
3136 ratings
[CLOSED]; #79 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); #4 (America's Best: American Classics); serve only sausages & french fries; cash only; long lines
Ina's [CLOSED] ($$)
(239 ratings)

1235 W Randolph St Map It!
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-8227
As Seen On:
Sausage Paradise
  • Amy's Omelette
    top seller; 3-egg omelette w/ brie, asparagus & chopped chicken sausage
  • Chicken Sausage
3.5 out of 5
239 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1991; "Breakfast Queen" of Chicago
Irazu Costa Rican RestaurantSee Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant Video ($$)
(2386 ratings)

1865 N Milwaukee Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-5687
www.irazuchicago.com
  • Chifrijo
    appetizer: black beans, rice mixed w/ chicharron (fried pork) and diced veggies served in a mortar-and-pestle dish, comes w/ chips
  • Pepito Sandwich
    top selling sandwich; rib eye steak, sauteed onions, cheese, beans and Lizano sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2386 ratings
opened in 1990
JAM [CLOSED] ($$)
(747 ratings)

2853 N Kedzie Ave Map It!
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 292-6011
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Breakfast"
  • Malted Custard French Toast
    macerated stonefruit, lime leaf cream, pink peppercorns; looks good
3.5 out of 5
747 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2009
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