A little late here with this, I guess, but this week is Chicago's restaurant week, with a ton of places doing ~$20 3 course lunches and ~$30 3 course dinners. Additionally there's a bunch of places that in some way didn't qualify to be in the official restaurant week, that have made "chef's week", same prices. Google it or check out opentable for more information.

Heh... You guys are lames when it comes to MY CITY! The best things to do in Chi-Rock are ride the lines and take pictures of any BOMB ass graffiti as well as the city in general.

Luminatis Pizza is wicked awesome. Bacci's pizza will fill you up really good for just five bucks.

The Italian Beef stands are wicked sick... Mr. Beef on Harlem.

Navy Pier is sick as f*ck if you have the money to take the three hour dinner cruises and or just wanna see a flick at the imax. I seen the Dark Knight at the Imax the night it came out. Yeah!

Lake Shore Drive is awesome in the summer because theres tons of hot women all over it and sandy little beaches to kick back and drink some brew to.

House Parties are insane and non-stop in Chi-Rock.

Cubs games are pretty standard in the summer with a bunch of parties goin on after the games. Be sure to hit up the Cubby Bear or Sluggers.

Sox games are alright too.... Just be careful to not get jacked on the "SOWF SIDE".... Terrible area.

China Town has wickedly awesome Chinese food! The best in Chicago and youll find the authentic sh*t there. - Red Line

Bar hopping is pretty sick.... SOUNDBAR!

Hotel parties downtown are always jumpin.... The Hilton... Embassy Suites.... The Radison!

Outside the city limits we have Resorts East Chicago, Four Winds, Horseshoe, Harrahs, The Empress, and Blue Chip. Wicked spots are the first two noted*

Dont forget about Six Flags or Woodfield mall outside the city limits also.

Tons of Cafe's around to suit your caffeine needs while hitting on total strangers.

Blue Man Group.... and or the Oriental Theater.... House Of Blues... Theres always concerts/ shows everywhere in the city.

Webster Place is pretty sick if you want to see a flick then... POTBELLYS! The list can go on forever... Just do a little investigating.

Just be sure to stay away from too far west in the city and stay away from too far south in the city. The bangers in Chi dont play around and are on every corner. Handle em with respect and caution.

Restaurant week has kicked off also and The Taste is coming soon. Lollapalooza and Guinness oyster Fest! Whoooooo!

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Will be making the incredibly long journey from Detroit to Chicago for a mini vacation and wanted to know what the best Brazilian Steakhouse in the Chi was?

thedeezy,

i only know of 3 brazilian steakhouses: fogo de chao, brazzazz, and texas de brazil.

afaik, fogo, which is the one that's been in chicago the longest, is the best, by a small margin. the food is roughly the same at each, the variation being (as far as i've been told) the saltiness of the meats. i've only ever been to fogo, and that was lunch, so take that for what it's worth.

also worth considering is tango sur, which is an argentinian steak place. not all you can eat, but also byo, which has its benefits.

can't wait to move down there this summer. restaurants i've been to this year that i've really liked:

1) custom house -- chicken breast was maybe the best i've ever had and the s'more dessert was great

2) powerhouse -- building kept shaking from the el. had a FULL chicken for dinner and it was only $22 which is a pretty insane deal. the portion sizes were huge and quality was good but not amazing.

3) c-house -- had chicken breast for lunch which was decent. the coolest part here was the "candy bar" desserts. there are 15 options, each a really small item. i got a cupcake, brownie, and cookies/cream cookies. the brownie was spectacular and the cupcake was great. the cookies were alrigtht.

Becoming Edvard Munch: Influence, Anxiety and Myth , is currently being shown through April 26 at The Art Institute of Chicago. While you're there you can check out the new modern wing. It's practically done, but I believe not yet officially open.

Fogo is solid for dinner. There is way too much food there for dinner though IMO


I'll fully agree with Tango Sur. A great place to eat and I hope to god that they never get a liquor license

Dont take resturant recommendations from this nit he only eats chicken!

haha who is this?

wait, so if I wanted to I could bring a fifth of popov in there or is it just wine?

i'm pretty sure i now regret giving you any advice in this thread.

, Thanks for the advice, Tango Sur looks pretty awesome and will be definitely be checking out.

Chicago restaurant week has been extended until this Friday fwiw.

http://www.choosechicago.com/EATITUP.../default2.aspx