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Adam, from Washington, D.C. writes to say:
Hi, I found your webpage online - I am coming to Chicago this weekend and I have no clue where to eat. I have never been, but want to hit up the "must do" spots for food in Chicago. Any suggestions? Thanks - and keep up the good work, you have a great website.
Well, Adam, if I could ignore the bill and I were visiting Chicago, I would make it a point to eat at Aliena at 1723 N. Halsted St. It's one of the top rated restaurants in the country and on everyone's must eat list, including ours.
If location doesn't matter to you and you're more price-conscious, there are several ethnic restaurants that could be had for cheap. For a single meal at Aliena, I could eat for a week at Semiramis, Tank Noodle, Venus Greek-Cypriot, and Lucky Platter. I'd be very, very happy, too.
Hope this helps. Thanks for writing and visiting our site!
-Tammy
Hi Adam,
In addition to Tammy's recommendations, here are a couple of other places where I like to take out-of-town guests. Enjoy your stay in Chicago and thanks for the e-mail!
The Signature Room
Go to the bar here not the restaurant. It is roughly $10 for a drink, but you get a seat and a better view of the city than at the top of the Sears Tower.
Russian Tea Time
The food here is fantastic and it is very close to a lot of fun downtown activities.
-Bridget