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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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We go on to discover new frontiers
Moving on with the current of the years.
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Now that I have the hotel in order and my train tickets purchased I'm thinking about things to do aside from shopping. Chicago Pizza is a must! Chicago natives or people who have been to the city mulitple times can you tell me the best place to go for good Chicago pizza?
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They do get busy (and they aren't very big) so I like to go early for lunch or dinner to avoid the crowds. I took Cheryl (chezp) and Mark there when they were in Chicago and they seemed to like it.
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Lesley is right -- ask 10 people and you'll get 11 opinions.
My friends from Chicago took us to Genos. We like the original location, by Northwestern Hospital.
Oh yeah, Lou's!! How did I forget about that!? We airlift that in to DC when we NEED real pizza!
And BTW, the old original Gino's that used to be by Northwestern Hospital is now over by Ed Debevic's and Carson's Ribs (at least on our last trip 'home').
They do get busy (and they aren't very big) so I like to go early for lunch or dinner to avoid the crowds. I took Cheryl (chezp) and Mark there when they were in Chicago and they seemed to like it.
They do get busy (and they aren't very big) so I like to go early for lunch or dinner to avoid the crowds. I took Cheryl (chezp) and Mark there when they were in Chicago and they seemed to like it.
What is the difference between Pizzeria Uno and Due? Is it the same place that goes by two names or two separate places?
I believe Uno and Due are the same as Uno's dining area is very small. That's why there is usually a 2 hour wait. I personally think they are ok. Also, get a small if you go. The pizza is enormous.
I love Giordanos, but they are stuffed pizza, not deep dish. You can also get them when at WDW as they have a restaurant offsite near the Windsor homes area.
My DH LOVES Lou Malnatis. This is the name most mentioned by Chicagoans when talking about pizza. We were in Indy last weekend and at the bar, a woman asked the bartender if there was a Lou Malnatis anywhere in the city. The bartender hadn't a clue what she was talking about. MY DH chimed in and another guy at the bar did too. They all wanted Lou's.
Other must do food in Chicago. Garrets popcorn on Ontario near Michigan Ave. Get the "Chicgao mix"--cheddar cheese and caramel corn!! It's so good, it's like crack! The best beef and dogs--hands down, Portillos. They have a chocolate cake shake that will blow your mind! They are on Ontario and Clark. For breakfast, West Egg Cafe also on Ontario 2 blocks east of Michigan has excellent Omletes and Benedicts. I used to work down in that area years ago. There are so many other restaurants including Grand Lux Cafe, Dao for Thai food, and Lawrys bar for lunc for steak sandwiches. Let me know if you have any ?
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Lou Malnati's, hands down. Nothing compares! We moved back to WI 11 years ago and I still crave this stuff!
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Oh yeah, Lou's!! How did I forget about that!? We airlift that in to DC when we NEED real pizza!
And BTW, the old original Gino's that used to be by Northwestern Hospital is now over by Ed Debevic's and Carson's Ribs (at least on our last trip 'home').
I thought they still had two locations -- one by Northwestern and one by Ed D's. Last time we ate at the one by Eds but walked by the one near the hospital and the line was insane.
We like the hospital location better, but we weren't there at dinner time.
Lou Malnati's seems to get the most votes, but looking at their website I don't see a location that is close to our hotel and I'd like something within walking distance. I'll check into it further, but it looks like it might be Uno's or Gino's East for us.
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I suspected that may be the case! I guess I'll take in all of the opinions and choose one that is most convenient for us.
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