This is a Chicago Bears forum meaning there are most likely many members of this forum who live in Chicago. You just called the place where they live, and I quote, a “shithole”. You cannot get any closer to trolling than that.The Marshall Plan wrote:That's not what trolling is or even close to what trolling is.
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And he clearly has never been to Detroitstaleystarch wrote:This is a Chicago Bears forum meaning there are most likely many members of this forum who live in Chicago. You just called the place where they live, and I quote, a “shithole”. You cannot get any closer to trolling than that.The Marshall Plan wrote:That's not what trolling is or even close to what trolling is.
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" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;G08 wrote:And he clearly has never been to Detroitstaleystarch wrote:This is a Chicago Bears forum meaning there are most likely many members of this forum who live in Chicago. You just called the place where they live, and I quote, a “shithole”. You cannot get any closer to trolling than that.The Marshall Plan wrote:That's not what trolling is or even close to what trolling is.
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I am not a Chicagoan, but someone who has been visiting the city at least 2x a year for the past 21 yrs. I have never had a problem and have walked all over the downtown, loop and other areas. Hell, St Louis is a little scarier nowadays.
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totally agree. there are sections of every city that are bad, but it seems chicago's good areas are pretty damn safe, but st louis is kind of sketchy overall, at least downtown area.Otis Day wrote:I am not a Chicagoan, but someone who has been visiting the city at least 2x a year for the past 21 yrs. I have never had a problem and have walked all over the downtown, loop and other areas. Hell, St Louis is a little scarier nowadays.
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I thought I’d revive this thread and post some thoughts.
The CTA is amazing public transportation. Trains and busses take you anywhere you want to go and run frequently. I don’t think we ever waited longer than 5-10 minutes. The weekly Ventra pass for $28 is a bargain.
If you’re a sightseer, go for the CityPass. $108 and gets you into Shedd, Field, Science & Industry, Art Institute, and Willis Tower Skydeck. Saves quite a bit over ala cartel admissions.
As a pizza aficionado, I sampled Giordano, Lou Malnati, and Pequod’s. Giordano was too much crust, although tasty. Malnati was very good, but the bottom crust was too thin. Pequod’s really hit the sweet spot. The company added to the experience, since we met G08 and his wife there.
We stayed at the Best Western Grant Park. Nothing fancy, but clean and a great value. The staff were all helpful and courteous. It’s an easy walk to museums and Soldier Field, and Roosevelt CTA station is a block away. Also, the 11 Street Diner around the corner on Wabash was awesome (ate there 3 times). Menu prices seem a bit high, but portions are huge. Go hungry!
All in all, we had a great week - except for Thursday night.
The CTA is amazing public transportation. Trains and busses take you anywhere you want to go and run frequently. I don’t think we ever waited longer than 5-10 minutes. The weekly Ventra pass for $28 is a bargain.
If you’re a sightseer, go for the CityPass. $108 and gets you into Shedd, Field, Science & Industry, Art Institute, and Willis Tower Skydeck. Saves quite a bit over ala cartel admissions.
As a pizza aficionado, I sampled Giordano, Lou Malnati, and Pequod’s. Giordano was too much crust, although tasty. Malnati was very good, but the bottom crust was too thin. Pequod’s really hit the sweet spot. The company added to the experience, since we met G08 and his wife there.
We stayed at the Best Western Grant Park. Nothing fancy, but clean and a great value. The staff were all helpful and courteous. It’s an easy walk to museums and Soldier Field, and Roosevelt CTA station is a block away. Also, the 11 Street Diner around the corner on Wabash was awesome (ate there 3 times). Menu prices seem a bit high, but portions are huge. Go hungry!
All in all, we had a great week - except for Thursday night.
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Field Museum is great, but get there before they open to avoid waiting in a long-ass line.
Lou Malnati's is amazing, but if you have a party larger than 2, you're probably going to wait 2-3 hours to be seated. I'd honestly just get their take-out and eat at your hotel.
Portillo's is okay. You eat there for the atmosphere, not the food.
Homeless are what they are. Don't let anyone use your phone.
CTA Pass is clutch if you're going to be going all over the place.
Navy Pier is whatever, but there's some awesome architecture boat tours you can take if the weather's nice. Highly recommend.
My fiancee and I stayed in StayPineapple hotel downtown right near Millenium Park and the theatre district. Uber/Lyfted everywhere or walked. Had a great time.
Lou Malnati's is amazing, but if you have a party larger than 2, you're probably going to wait 2-3 hours to be seated. I'd honestly just get their take-out and eat at your hotel.
Portillo's is okay. You eat there for the atmosphere, not the food.
Homeless are what they are. Don't let anyone use your phone.
CTA Pass is clutch if you're going to be going all over the place.
Navy Pier is whatever, but there's some awesome architecture boat tours you can take if the weather's nice. Highly recommend.
My fiancee and I stayed in StayPineapple hotel downtown right near Millenium Park and the theatre district. Uber/Lyfted everywhere or walked. Had a great time.
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thanks again for the pizza! After we left my wife turned to me and said, "I hope we're that happy when we've been married as long as they have."Ormazd wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 3:52 pm I thought I’d revive this thread and post some thoughts.
The CTA is amazing public transportation. Trains and busses take you anywhere you want to go and run frequently. I don’t think we ever waited longer than 5-10 minutes. The weekly Ventra pass for $28 is a bargain.
If you’re a sightseer, go for the CityPass. $108 and gets you into Shedd, Field, Science & Industry, Art Institute, and Willis Tower Skydeck. Saves quite a bit over ala cartel admissions.
As a pizza aficionado, I sampled Giordano, Lou Malnati, and Pequod’s. Giordano was too much crust, although tasty. Malnati was very good, but the bottom crust was too thin. Pequod’s really hit the sweet spot. The company added to the experience, since we met G08 and his wife there.
We stayed at the Best Western Grant Park. Nothing fancy, but clean and a great value. The staff were all helpful and courteous. It’s an easy walk to museums and Soldier Field, and Roosevelt CTA station is a block away. Also, the 11 Street Diner around the corner on Wabash was awesome (ate there 3 times). Menu prices seem a bit high, but portions are huge. Go hungry!
All in all, we had a great week - except for Thursday night.
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