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    Chicago is my favorite US city, bar none! I try to visit every chance I get. A few years ago, my husband and I spent a week there for our anniversary. We ate dinner at Narcisse. The price was reasonable and the service, food, and wine were all wonderful. We were seated in a private booth which was curtained off so it was very intimate and romantic. I truly enjoyed it. We left as the place was gearing up for an evening of music and dancing and the crowd seemed to be young and beautiful.

    What restaurants have you been to that you love in Chicago? I'd like to try something new next time I am in town!

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    You know, I've never been to Chicago but I've always wanted to go. One of the restaurants at the top of my list is Alinea. I remember hearing about it in a number of magazines as being among the best in the country.

    One unexpected magazine, MIT's Technology Review, had a really interesting video on analyzing Grant Achatz and his preparation techniques.

    It sounds like an amazing experience.

    Thanks from: DonPablo
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    Forager - since I'm an MIT graduate, I couldn't resist clicking on the video you suggested on "...analyzing Grant Achatz and his preparation techniques." Thanks for recommending it! I found the video fascinating, and I would think it would be of great interest to Extravigator readers that love fine food, prepared in a very creative way. Keep those recommendations coming!

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    I am born and raised in Chicago, now live in LA. Any trip back is for "Chicago Food". Ribs from Carsons, Pizza from Uno, Duo or Ginos, Chicago Hot Dogs from Byrons or Portillos, Steaks at Gibsons or The Chop House AND, if I am within 50 miles of Chitown, a detour for Chicago Italian Beef at Al's. Otherwise, alot of great restaurants like any other city. You go to Chicago for Chicago food.

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    I must respectfully disagree with Frank Warda. Ribs at Carsons are ok, Pizza from Uno, Duo or Gino's are ok but the line to get in is not worth it at all, please do not fly all the way to Chicago for a hot dog. Kiki's Bistro is chic country french that, after opening about 15 years ago is still booked solid most nights of the week, on a clear sunny day go to champagne brunch on the 95th floor at the John Hancock Building. You will be dazzled. For inventive, romantic italian, go to Spiaggia on Oak and Michigan. Room 21 in the south loop is where Al Capone did his dirty deeds and while the food is fine, the decorations are over the top so it's a neat experience. Looking for some tasty lamb? Go over to Greektown just west of the loop. Getting a seat in the courtyard at casual Athena's is a must in the summer or for winter guests, get to Santorini's and sit by the big white stone fireplace. How about some dim sum? Get to "Phoenix" in Chinatown but go early because it gets crowded. French Moroccan can be found at Chez Joel's on Taylor Street and if a fine dining, BYOB place sounds good, try THINK on Western.

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    Has anyone been to Sepia? I am planning on having dinner there when I visit Chicago in March, but would love to hear from anyone who has actually been there. Also, does anyone have good restaurant recommendations for pre-Lyric Opera dinner (i.e., something close by)? Thanks!

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