Last 2 weeks in Chicago... where should I go?

This is it... 2 weeks left of a 7 year stint in Chicago. I've had a great time, but still haven't seen everything yet! So, my question is; where should I go for my last horrahs?

Restrictions:

I don't really have a budget for more than 1 fancy place (fancy meaning more than $20 for a meal haha), and certainly not Alinea unfortunately. I'm moving to Korea, so am not worried about getting my fill of that, and I work in Chinatown so have done LTH & lao szechuan ect a million times. Oh! and lastly, I can't really get to the burbs or far reaches of the city since I only have a bike.

So, other than those issues, where do you fine folks recommend I go? Or even get delivery from.

I'm guessing there won't be much Polish food in Korea, and GNR Podhalanka is just off the Blue line at Division. And it's cheap.

Korea, huh?

If you like pizza, you better start loading up.

Funny you should mention this... I'm planning on leaving town after two stints totaling about 6 years. I just started making a list for when Roz (otherwise known as "Mom" to me) comes out again.

My last e-mail to her verbatim

"The List

Good, proper, Chicago Pizza... None of that Uno, Due, or Gino's cr@p. MiPi is good delivery but we need to go to Burt's (the best but a drive) or Pequod's (Started by Burt and sold... Not quite as good but close to me).

Wiener and Still Champion - Run by my friend, Gus. The epitome of a Chicago hot dog stand. As innovative as Hot Doug's in different ways. Hand dipped corn dogs (like nothing you have had before... light flaky breading with homemade dipping sauce). Deep fried Bacon and Gyros meat. Flat Iron steak sandwich with Chimichuri. Fries cooked in beef talo (the only fries I crave... you know me). All the way up in Evanston and a hole-in-the-wall but you need to try it, You won't find anything like it anywhere else."

I don't know where you live or what you like but here goes:

Apple Fritters/Doughnuts from Old Fashioned Donuts

Old Fashioned Donut
11248 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
773-995-7420

The Brown Sack- Logan Square sandwich shop
The Brown Sack
3706 W Armitage Ave.
Chicago
IL 60647
(773) 661-0675

Lula Cafe- Farm Night Monday's, 3 course meal for under 30 (I think it is $25)
2537 N Kedzie Blvd
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-9554

Green Zebra- Brunch on Sunday
1460 W Chicago Ave # 1
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 243-7100

Indian Grill- Lakeview for Indian & assuming you don't want to trek to Devon
2258 N Clark St # 1, Chicago - (773) 477-8000

Goose Island- I don't know how much handcrafted cane sugar rootbeer or other sodas you will get in Korea, plus it is a Chicago product + there is beer(assuming you drink) & a Cuban Sandwich (my husband says it is great, I don't eat meat and haven't in over 15 years but that pig smelled delicious)
312) 915-0071
1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow Street)
Chicago, IL 60614
NOTE: If you are a Cub's Fan I understand there is also 1 in Wriggleyville so perhaps you could strike 2 things off of your list simultaneously

Crepes at the Green City Farmer's Market
he Chicago Green City Market is located at the South end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive. Discounted parking is available for $8.00 for the first two hours at the Piper's Alley Self Park Garage located at 230 W. North Ave. Customers must pick up a validation coupon at the Information Desk to receive the discounted price.

Wedesday & Saturday's Only from 7 am-1pm (get there early, especially if you are going on Saturday

Spacca Napoli- Ravenswood Pizza
1769 W Sunnyside Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-2420

Coal Fire- Ukranian Village- pizza ( I went on Saturday night & split a pie, a salad, & had an Arranciata for $15 with tax and tip)

1321 W Grand Ave, Chicago - (312) 226-2625

Enjoy & Good Luck!

I'm not sure what's great in Korea other than Korean food. But, here's what I'd be likely to eat (especially if cost were a consideration):

> Pizza, at least a few times, and at least once at Burt's.
> Italian beef. Al's on Taylor if I didn't have much time, and Johnnie's if I had more time.
> Middle Eastern - Salam for shawarma and hummos. Super-reasonable and super-good.
> Manny's for pastrami.
> Some great American breakfasts, yuppy and diner-type.
> Tons of Mexican food. Nuevo Leon for guisado and tacos sabinas. Guanajuato #3 for carne asada burrito. And, Maxwell street for tacos, tamales etc.
> Bagels from New York Bagel & Bialy with cream cheese and really good smoked salmon (from Whole Foods, for ex).

Ronna

[edited to correct restaurant name]

I would be doing GNR for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Every one I have been to has been golden.

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