Tony cruises around the Windy City, has a damn-good hot dog, has a drink with painter and blogger Bruce Cameron Elliott, and dines with Top Chef champion Stephanie Izard.
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Billy Goat Tavern
Blogger Bruce Cameron Elliott takes Tony to his favorite burger spot, the famous Billy Goat Tavern.
430 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
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Bobak's Market
Bobak's is a popular grocery store and deli known for its Polish-style sausage and deli meats.
5275 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
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Budacki's Drive-In
Stop by Budacki’s for a deliciously greasy hamburger or a Chicago-style hot dog.
4739 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
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The Doughnut Vault
Tony stops by the Doughnut Vault to learn why people wait in line for $3 donuts.
401 1/2 N Franklin St
Chicago, IL 60654
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El Ideas
Have a unique dining experience at El Ideas with chef Phillip Foss’s tasting menu.
2419 W 14th St
Chicago, IL 60608
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Girl & the Goat
Chef Stephanie Izard sits down with Tony at her restaurant, The Girl & the Goat.
809 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607
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The Green Mill
This legendary jazz/blues club is the perfect place to take in a show and a strong drink.
4802 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
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Happy Village
A lively bar with a great outdoor space, full bar and a ping-pong room.
1059 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
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Harold's Chicken Shack #27
This location of Harold’s has the best fried chicken on Chicago’s South Side.
10259 S Halsted St
Chicago IL 60628
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The Hideout
Chicago Tribune contributor Mark Caro takes Tony to one his favorite drinking holes in Chicago, The Hideout. It’s also a great place to see live music.
1354 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
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Jimmy's Red Hots
Paul Kahan and Donnie Madia take Tony to one of their favorite spots to get some Polish sausages: Jimmy’s Red Hots.
4000 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
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Kuma’s Corner
Kuma’s Corner is an amazing burger joint and full bar that is known for naming its burgers after metal bands.
2900 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
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L & L Tavern
Tony decides to watch a Cubs game at this great dive bar just south of Wrigleyville stadium.
3207 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657
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The Mutiny
Rock bar meets dive bar at the Mutiny. Hard rock and punk music are played most nights of the week.
2428 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
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Old Town Ale House
Tony stops in to the iconic dive bar and has drinks with the owner, Bruce Cameron Elliott. The Ale House has been the favorite of Chicago-based entertainers, past and present.
219 West N Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
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The Publican
Tony meets up with Chicago Tribune contributor Mark Caro for dinner at Paul Kahan’s The Publican.
837 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
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Publican Quality Meats
Tony meets up with Paul Kahan at his butcher shop/deli for some charcuterie and beer.
825 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
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Simon's Tavern
Tony has drinks with Paul Kahan at one of his favorite drinking spots, Simon’s Tavern.
5210 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640
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Skylark
This awesome old-school bar has an impressive beer selection; it’s also a great music venue.
2149 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60608
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Sweet Maple Cafe
An amazing family-run breakfast spot -- an essential detour for anyone seeking morning comfort food.
1339 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607
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Tank Noodle
This popular Vietnamese restaurant is not to be missed.
4953 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
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Taqueria El Asadero
Considered some of the best Mexican food in Chicago. Be sure to get the guacamole.
2213 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
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Urban Belly
Chef Bill Kim’s pan-Asian restaurant is BYOB and packs a power punch of dumplings, rice, noodles and sides.
3053 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
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Wolfy's
This Chicago hot dog staple has been around since 1967.
2734 W Peterson Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
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