Places we like in Chicago

There are more restaurants than you can imagine in Chicago, so I am not going to say these are the best or whatever. However, these are a few restaurants that Bryan and I like and make a point of going to when we are visiting Jessi and John. If anyone has a place they particularly like please let me know! We always like to try something new!

First up - Portillo's

This is one of the few things we can thank Steve's ex for. It is very good and known for their hot dogs. Order at a counter type. I do not eat hot dogs, but I am more than happy with the roast beef sandwiches and their chopped salad with their house dressing is amazing. There are several locations but I believe the main is downtown (it is the biggest one I have gone to) It even has a very nice patio for the month that it is pleasant weather.

Fogo de Chao
Meat. SOOOOO much meat. You get a card. One side is red. One side is green. Red means leave me alone. Green means BRING MEAT. And they do....so much meat. Small bits so you can try everything. We aren't talking Pondersoa "quality." This is lamb, and filet mingnon (with or without bacon) and steak and chicken and pork....The whole thing isn't cheap but we were able to go on a weekday and it was less expensive. It was worth it. They also bring sides to the table, and one thing I liked alot is that they would give you a clean plate every so often. A word to the wise, the salad bar is there to slow you from the meats. Eat a little so you don't get sick but don't fill up on the amazing cheeses and veggies they have or you will have less room for meat.

Pizza
There are two places we get pizza for Chicago style. Perry's and Giordanos.
Perry's is heavy thick pizza. As in one sliced kicked Bryan's brother Kevin's butt and Bryan himself usually maxes out at 3. I am a 1.5 slice person. I prefer it to Giordanos, but it is more out of the way and there is only one location. It is my favorite Chicago style.
Giordanos is also very good. Heavy pizza and leftovers are good for breakfast. Both of these serve the traditional sauce on top which keeps everything from getting overdone, especially when you microwave it later.

Goose Island
They make beer but like most "smaller" breweries (meaning not Miller or AB) they have a restaurant. I am not a beer drinker but I do like me a root beer now and again. Good pub style food. Parking can be a pain in the butt though.