Chicago + New York
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You can email the guys at Next and Alinea and tell them you are a visiting chef and see if you can get a table at either of those places. They claim to give preferential treatment to visiting chefs.
also EL Ideas if you don't mind eating with other people (semi-communal). Probably the best meal and experience I've ever had in Chicago.
also EL Ideas if you don't mind eating with other people (semi-communal). Probably the best meal and experience I've ever had in Chicago.
Let me start by saying that if you arent looking to go to super high end restaurants then i really think that Brooklyn is where its at. Brooklyn Fare is probably the best restaurant in NYC at any price point, but it's really hard to get a seat at the chefs table. It is very expensive though. Besides that the other high end well regarded restaurants are super easy to figure out. Therefore I'll just mention some places that I really like. Kaz An Nou is a cash only, byob, Carribean restaurant which is fantastic and fairly inexpensive. You also need to hit up either Toto Ramen or Ippudo. For breakfast Penelope's is really good. I enjoyed the Italian food at Frankie's 457 and thought the pesto was great. Also, Prime Meats is owned by the same guy and is fantastic. Try Katz's Deli for sure. Lucali's has great pizza. This is where Jay Z and Beyonce go to get their fix. Fette Sau is fantastic BBQ in Williamsburg. There are so many good restaurants in NYC that you could spend a month here and not try them all but this might give you a start, and I'm a bit biased towards Brooklyn because I like the vibe there better.
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For pizza in Chicago, I'd recommend Lou Malnati's for deep dish.
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. for something unique... they do pizza pot pies.
If you want to go really out of your way, Burt's is really good pizza but they have a weird reservation method. You basically call and tell them when you are interested in coming in and order your food right then on the phone and it's ready when you get there.
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. for something unique... they do pizza pot pies.
If you want to go really out of your way, Burt's is really good pizza but they have a weird reservation method. You basically call and tell them when you are interested in coming in and order your food right then on the phone and it's ready when you get there.
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You must be a hipster.
(That said, fuck best Brunch I ever had was in Brooklyn)
This is true. When we were @ Alinea for the 2nd time this past summer Achatz himself came out for a visiting chef's bday and did the final course presentation (the white chocolate ball thing) himself. Was pretty cool. I was jealous.
If you can spring for Alinea its 100% worth it. I'm glad husband and I had opportunity to go twice before it changed to the ticketing system (which makes out of town visits hard) and before getting pregnant (I don't see us spending 1100 dollars on one meal again any time soon......well except MAYBE Per Se in NYC....though if you are able to avoid the secondary market for the tickets I suppose going to Alinea is now cheaper than that).
Went to Mission chinese food a few weeks ago. Amazing food if you like great chinese. On the lower east side of Manhattan. Very small place, go on an off hour and order many appetizers and an entree. They are all awesome. They serve free beer if you wait in line as well.
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Go!Go!Curry! Awesome japanese curry and chicken cutlets/tempura.http://www.gogocurryusa-ny.com/
One time a few years ago I picked up a friend from new york (8 hours away) just so I can go and eat the shit out of go go curry. I really want that shit right god-damn now damnit. Also great is that pizzeria around the corner, which corner you say? Any corner....I kind of don't know remember which ones I liked best and there is just so many of them.
One time a few years ago I picked up a friend from new york (8 hours away) just so I can go and eat the shit out of go go curry. I really want that shit right god-damn now damnit. Also great is that pizzeria around the corner, which corner you say? Any corner....I kind of don't know remember which ones I liked best and there is just so many of them.
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Tempted to try that here in Tokyo, not that there's a lack of good curry restaurants here
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I just had pizza from Pequods pizza and dare I say its better than Lou's. Don't get me wrong I love Lous but Pequods just has their own things going and its pretty fucking good. Its up in Lincoln Park area but way worth the ride. This is jizz in your pants good pizza.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pequods-pizzeria-chicago
If your headed that way stop by Kuma's Corner for a great burger and decent selection of craft beer too. I highly recommend the Black Sabbath burger.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/kumas-corner...kumas%20korner
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pequods-pizzeria-chicago
If your headed that way stop by Kuma's Corner for a great burger and decent selection of craft beer too. I highly recommend the Black Sabbath burger.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/kumas-corner...kumas%20korner
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Pequod's is definitely my top pizza in Chicago right now, though I havent tried Great Lake Pizzeria in Andersonville yet. Better than Giordano's, Malnati's, Gino's East, Uno's, Piece, etc.
As far as Kuma's corner, that's why I suggest Lockdown burgers earlier. Kuma's is jam packed these days and it can take upwards of 2-3 hours to get seated. They dont have an inside waiting area so if you are going in March, you'll be waiting outside in the cold. Lockdown burgers are just as good and the place isnt slammed all the time, though it will be by summer probably.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/lockdown-bar-and-grill-chicago
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http://www.jacksonholeburgers.com/default.htm
Very good burger joint in NYC. Don't pass it up if you get a chance.
Very good burger joint in NYC. Don't pass it up if you get a chance.
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Super high end place?
Or super high end place that you'll be able to get in without needing 6 month reservations?
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