Why on earth would city folks move to suburbs

[doodlemagic]

Originally Posted by CCrest182

I'd agree Naperville and Oswego are more known for having large amounts of upscale national and international chains and not much cultural food that reflects locally on the area, but in other suburbs, specifically ones closer to the city like Broadview, Evergreen Park, Franklin Park, Forest Park, and what not, there's actually a plethora of hot dog stands and small huts serving Gyros and Chicago Style Dogs and Italian Beef. Portillos was founded in the 'burbs, believe it or not.

I definately agree with you, heck south Suburbs has some of the best hotdogs stands around ie Jr Hotdogs in like tinley, palos, orland and off 95th st in evergreen. My point however being that most people on these boards when talking about suburbs aren't talking about inner ring burbs but are talking about the Napervilles and Schaumburs and those burbs. Thats a common frustration of mine about the west burbs is there's not enough unique fmaily owned or mom and pop restaurants everything is a noodles or jersey mikes or fast food.

[css9450]

Originally Posted by holl1ngsworth

It's very much same story in any historic suburb with a walkable downtown core. Between Wheaton and next door Glen Ellyn, I've yet to be at a loss for wonderful places to eat -- none of them national chains. Oswego? Yeaaa, probably not so much. The corn is fresh though, right?

Distinctions can be and should be made between the city and suburbs, but further distinctions should be made between various city neighborhoods and various suburbs. Not all city neighborhoods, and certainly not all suburbs, are created equal.

How is that possible? I read here on a regular basis that the suburbs are nothing but parking lots, shopping centers and big-box stores and there are no walkable neighborhoods (not even any sidewalks!).

[Lookout Kid]

Gene and Jude's, widely held up as the most authentic and best Chicago hot dog stand, is actually in the western suburbs (River Grove).

Any place that was around in the 1950's probably has some pretty good, authentic Chicago street food. And if it doesn't, the next suburb over probably does ten minutes away.

And thankfully, due to the wide reach of Mexican immigration, there are great taquerias now in the suburbs.

Someone brought up Naperville as an example of "blah". Well Naperville actually has a significant Asian population now, and has some great noodle shops and Chinese food. Nothing in the 2014 suburbs is as it was in the 1980's. The world has changed.

[holl1ngsworth]

Originally Posted by doodlemagic

I definately agree with you, heck south Suburbs has some of the best hotdogs stands around ie Jr Hotdogs in like tinley, palos, orland and off 95th st in evergreen. My point however being that most people on these boards when talking about suburbs aren't talking about inner ring burbs but are talking about the Napervilles and Schaumburs and those burbs. Thats a common frustration of mine about the west burbs is there's not enough unique fmaily owned or mom and pop restaurants everything is a noodles or jersey mikes or fast food.

This is just not true. The western suburbs are dotted with large, historic downtown districts that are brimming with locally-owned eateries. Out of dozens of spots to grab food in downtown Wheaton, there is only one (1) national chain -- a Subway -- and that just opened a few weeks ago. Same goes for nearly every other rail-linked western suburb.

Sprawling strip malls and national food chains are the model the south and southwest suburbs were built on.

[ChicagoMeO]

Because its quaint and lots of trees and parks! and you don't have to pay all those parking meters AND most places you go to actually have FREE PARKING LOTS! easy squeasy to go places. and rent is cheaper.

Sheesh! I've been looking at average rents for very nice apartments that are not trashy looking and they are averaging about $1,500 for 700 square feet downtown. You can get a lot more for your money in suburbs and they have lots of nice amenities like a pool.

[pvande55]

Originally Posted by CCrest182

Oh, and OP: I'll give you the friggen check mate to this question;

There's no Rahm in the suburbs.

No, but he grew up there.

[CCrest182]

Originally Posted by pvande55

No, but he grew up there.

He's from the city and that's where he currently reigns supreme. At least according to Wikipedia.

[pvande55]

Originally Posted by CCrest182

He's from the city and that's where he currently reigns supreme. At least according to Wikipedia.

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