Netflix: Season 3
Phil visits the classic Chicago eats including hot dogs, italian beef, and the not-to-be-missed deep dish pizza.
Eats
1. Al's Beef
169 W Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 943-3222
A Chicago institution that's famous for the italian beef sandwich that comes loaded with meat and dripping wet. The super casual eatery has a number of stores through the city.
Ordered: Italian beef
2. Jim’s Original
1250 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 733-7820
A Chicago classic no-frills stand specializing in the polish dog. Standing room only and opened 24 hours a day - great for a late night bite.
Ordered: Butterflied deep-fried polish dog with everything
Deep-fried pork chop on the bone sandwich
3. Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 276-8888
Serving great pies and a variety of comfort foods with an outdoor patio to boot - managed by Phil's cousin.
Ordered: Grits with scratch biscuit and candied bacon
BLT on a biscuit
Assortment of pies – Peach with cornmeal crumble of malted milk chocolate with whipped cream, pistachio with blueberry compote, peanut butter custard with raspberry preserves and toasted peanuts
4. Pequod's Pizzeria
2207 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 327-1512
Chicago's signature dish - the deep dish pizza. Cooked in a cast iron, rather than traditional pan, to get a crispy crust. The ultimate cheesy Chicago classic. Wonder how it stacks up against Lou Malnati's and Gino's East.
Ordered: Extra cheese, pepperoni, garlic pan pizza
Extra cheese, garlic, mushroom, onion pan pizza
5. Monteverde
1020 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 888-3041
Italian restaurant from Michelin-star chef Sarah Grueneberg with elevated food in a casual atmosphere. Specializes in fresh handmade pasta.
Ordered: Tigelle bread, burrata, melon, prosciutto butter, prosciutto sandwich
Pork meatball, shank, sausage with pasta
6. Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream
46 E 47th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 615-3238
Homemade ice cream shop in Bronzeville that brings back the traditional retro vibe.
Ordered: Chocolate bourbon java ice cream
Vanilla ice cream with peach cobbler
7. Virtue
1462 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 947-8831
Northern take on southern cuisine, with previous guests including President Obama.
Ordered: Cucumbers, avocado, grape tomatoes, vinaigrette salad
Salmon succotash and corn puree
Uncle Nearest Whisky
8. Cindy's Rooftop
12 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603
(844) 312-2221
Great place for a drink, on top of the Chicago Athletic Association by Millennium Park for an amazing view. With a game room downstairs.
Ordered: Hot dog, Pretzel, Buffalo wings
Activities
1. Chicago Line Cruises - Architecture Boat Tour
(312) 527-2002
Take an incredible boat tour along the Chicago River to observe the architecture of the city or to simply wind down and relax
2. Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 742-1168
Famous park in the city of the Loop, and is also home of attractions such as the Bean.
3. Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
4501 S Vincennes Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
Church located in Bronzeville with service and the home of gospel music.
