Where to eat? (Chicago: parking, oven, place)

[Ramo Nash]

Originally Posted by BRinSM

To add on to the OP's question, my wife is Chicago for business this week and staying at the Hard Rock Hotel. She is not the very adventorous type, as it was a kind of a big deal for her to walk to down to "the bean" after she was finished with work today. With that said, she is interested in trying some authentic chicago style pizza before she leaves. Is there anywhere nearby the Hard Rock that she could walk to nearby for some good pizza. We are from LA, so she isn't afraid of the big city and walking around alone, but as you probably know, there isn't much walking here in LA and I know she won't want to schlep half way across the city for a slice of pizza. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to join her on her trip to chicago as I've never been there, but I'm interested in what she thinks about chicago style pizza vs. ny style pizza which we are huge fans of. thanks in advance!

The hard rock hotel is a completely safe 15 minute walk from Gino's East (162 E. Superior), which is a fine representative of chicago deep dish pizza.

[Avengerfire]

Or (get stuffed pizza at):

Giordano's‎
135 E Lake St
Chicago, IL
(312) 616-1200‎
Walking: 397 ft – about 2 mins

[Drover]

Yeah, don't order pan, order stuffed. There's a difference, and "stuffed" is the pizza most people consider "Chicago" pizza. "Pan" is just a regular pizza with a really really thick dough-y crust. You can get that at Pizza Hut anywhere in the country.

I second the Lou Malnati's suggestion. The one on Hubbard and Wells is a much shorter walk than to the Gino's East that has been recommended. I like both Lou's and Gino's and I'd just as soon recommend either, but you might as well save a few blocks' walk and go to Lou's.

I personally can't stand Giordano's stuffed so it's not on my recommendation list. Others disagree.

[cap1717]

speaking of food, anyone know if Bon Ton's, on Division Street, still exists? Thx

[Atlantis]

I second Giordano's and Portillo's.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by cap1717

speaking of food, anyone know if Bon Ton's, on Division Street, still exists? Thx

I dont believe so. I think their (if it is the same one) parent company is involved in other ventures however. I see their trucks from time to time.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

She could get the Pizza delivered if she does not like to walk around too much...

Have her get "Pan" Pizza at either.

Ginos East
162 E. Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611
312-266 DEEP (3337)
Walking:0.8 mi – about 19 mins

Lou Malnati's
439 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60610
312.828.9800
Walking:0.7 mi – about 16 mins

I just noticed I put "pan pizza" for Gino's East. Tell her to get the stuffed at Gino's East if she goes there. They do not have 'pan." Sorry for the mistake.

However, I think the pan is better than the stuffed at Lou Malnati's.

Let us know how it works out.

[cap1717]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

I dont believe so. I think their (if it is the same one) parent company is involved in other ventures however. I see their trucks from time to time.

Thanks, I appreciate the reply. . .

[Mister Mappy]

For the original poster: If you can wander a bit out of the I-90 corridor a great plavce for pan pizza is Pequod's on Clybourn & Webster. For stuffed I'd go with Bacino's on Lincoln & Webster.

[TTChiStyle]

I vote for the Chiago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. amazing pizza pot pie and a quality setting. The St. V-day massacre supposedly happened in the alley behind the place.