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HappyGardener
03-05-25, 18:52
Suggestions of places to eat after visiting a provider. No pizza debates for gods sake. There's enough of those on ChicagoFood on Reddit.

Can be a place like Red Hot Ranch after visiting an AMP on Belmont or Fabulous Freddie's on 31st street after going to Star Hot or Orange on Archer.
Amplitude
03-05-25, 19:15
The best corn beef sandwich in Chicago. South loop and conveniently located after all your favorite pussy stops.
Hooker Upper
03-05-25, 19:29
Thanks for setting this up!
CakeLover13
03-06-25, 07:32
Jay's Beef, harwood heights, montrose and naragansett. Used to be a few spas nearby.
Fit312
03-06-25, 08:44
Carbon, which is owned by the same people as Ricobene's, used to be The Hungry Hound (St. Jude). Carbon has a history of providing E. Coli to its customers, altho I haven't heard anything lately.

https://chicago.eater.com/2016/7/5/12097278/e-coli-bridgeport-restaurant-carbon-live-mexican-grill-chicago
GeneralObvious
03-06-25, 10:00
Been eating at Carbon for 15 years, and it's great. No problems, although, the one on Chicago ave is my go to.

For Chinese, if you're solo, Minghin is the best. Get some good dimsum and a little extra for dinner. The most underrated dish is the tenderloin and mango. Get the 1.5 orders, as you get more meat. When reheating, toss in a wok or pot, so the peapods don't get soggy.

Ricobene's is a good spot for the steak sandwich or Italian beef.

In West Town, try Damato's on Grand, or Burger Baron. On Chicago ave, you have Dona Naty's for Mexican, Carbon #2, and Cleo's.


Carbon, which is owned by the same people as Ricobene's, used to be The Hungry Hound (St. Jude). Carbon has a history of providing E. Coli to its customers, altho I haven't heard anything lately.

https://chicago.eater.com/2016/7/5/12097278/e-coli-bridgeport-restaurant-carbon-live-mexican-grill-chicago
HappyGardener
03-06-25, 10:52
Carbon, which is owned by the same people as Ricobene's, used to be The Hungry Hound (St. Jude). Hungry Hound! I forgot about that place.
HappyGardener
03-06-25, 10:57
Jay's Beef, harwood heights, montrose and naragansett. Used to be a few spas nearby.Bob-O's on North Milwaukee does a solid Italian Beef if you go there after a visit to Massage CLC. SuperDawg is up there too. Their chocolate malts are amazing.
Meddic80
03-06-25, 11:16
Has anyone ever tried the taco joint below Kori's apartment? I'm curious to know if it's any good.
Aitsu
03-06-25, 12:59
When I monger anywhere near Chinatown I'll either go to MCCB for their Kung Pao Chicken (extra spicy) or Taipei Cafe for their Braised Pork Over Rice.
Jayp80
03-06-25, 13:56
Big Boss fried chicken is pretty good, couple doors down from RL on 25th Halsted. Chicken sandwiches and wings are both good, I have a pretty high tolerance for spicy food but their medium is very hot and their hot is more than what most people could take, I couldn't imagine trying to xtra hot. They've started to offer a lot more non-chicken asian menu item but I haven't tried those yet.
FirstTimer7
03-06-25, 22:47
Big Boss fried chicken is pretty good, couple doors down from RL on 25th Halsted. Chicken sandwiches and wings are both good, I have a pretty high tolerance for spicy food but their medium is very hot and their hot is more than what most people could take, I couldn't imagine trying to xtra hot. They've started to offer a lot more non-chicken asian menu item but I haven't tried those yet.Big Boss closed or change ownership? There's a new restaurant there and their graffiti wall has been painted over with white.

For late night session in Bridgeport, Maxwell Street is down the street on 31st from Red Hot and GB.
BadDances
03-07-25, 09:10
Big Boss closed or change ownership? There's a new restaurant there and their graffiti wall has been painted over with white.

For late night session in Bridgeport, Maxwell Street is down the street on 31st from Red Hot and GB.Did you mean Star Hot? Red Hot Ranch is on 35th, which you know when you got munchies on the mind, easy to confuse If not, love more information about a place called red hot.
HappyGardener
03-07-25, 12:46
When I monger anywhere near Chinatown I'll either go to MCCB for their Kung Pao Chicken (extra spicy) or Taipei Cafe for their Braised Pork Over Rice.Definitely recommend Lawrence Fish Market for quality and the Robo Sushi place on Cermak for fun.
FirstTimer7
03-07-25, 17:42
Did you mean Star Hot? Red Hot Ranch is on 35th, which you know when you got munchies on the mind, easy to confuse If not, love more information about a place called red hot.Ah my bad. Yes, I meant it's down the block from Star Hot.
AyoHell
03-10-25, 12:25
Carbon has a history of providing E. Coli to its customers, altho I haven't heard anything lately.

https://chicago.eater.com/2016/7/5/12097278/e-coli-bridgeport-restaurant-carbon-live-mexican-grill-chicagoNice bang bang with the Chlamydia down the street.
Emiglio
03-11-25, 10:23
Has anyone ever tried the taco joint below Kori's apartment? I'm curious to know if it's any good.Are you referring to Korina Rae? Or another Kori?
FnlvnGuy
03-14-25, 00:52
Are you referring to Korina Rae? Or another Kori?I love the food and the view at Lindy's Landing which is right there too.
HappyGardener
07-23-25, 22:30
Anybody been to Duck Inn after a Chinatown visit? Great cocktails and food.
WBurton
07-23-25, 22:48
Anybody been to Duck Inn after a Chinatown visit? Great cocktails and food.I always hit up Burger Point was funny when RuYuan was open I would walk right over from the spa and the dude who owns the place would laugh at me.