EllieBellie Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 My boyfriend and I are taking a vacation to Chicago, staying in Lincoln Park. I've never been before. Does anyone have recommendations for restaurants and cafes? I'm not aiming to stay squeaky clean Whole30, but would like your recommendations for eateries that offer primalish meal options. I'm OK with a bit of butter or cheese, and don't mind the odd bit of veg or seed oil while I'm on holiday. Grains and sugar remain in the 'never' category. I've noticed that most of the famous deep-dish pizza places do offer salads as well, so the boy can enjoy his dough fest while I nom on charcuterie (he's generally primal too, just less so than me). Many thanks in advance, Ellie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajkelly444 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I live in Lincoln Park; here are a few recommendations: Butcher and the Burger (delicious burgers, you can get a lettuce "bun" instead of bread) Sai Cafe and Macku Sushi (both have excellent Japanese food) Boka Farmhouse (south of Lincoln Park, on Chicago Ave.; I have been there while on a Whole30, and the servers and chef didn't bat an eyelash when I told them about all my dietary restrictions -- gluten, dairy, sugar, vegetable oils -- and I'm confident they adhered to them when preparing my food) I hope this helps! And hope you enjoy Chicago and Lincoln Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n9vember Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Yay Chicago! That's where I live, as well. Unfortunately, I have no suggestions for the Lincoln Park area, but yelp is my friend when I want to find restaurants for my dietary restrictions. Here's a link to a search for restaurants serving grass fed beef in Chicago. Seems like a good enough list to satisfy both you and your non-W30 boy http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=restaurant+serving+grass+fed+%2Forganic+beef&find_loc=Chicago%2C+IL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phanniemae Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Yay!! I'll be in Lincoln Park at the end of the month. Excited to try a few of these places!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewaz Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 If you go downtown, try The Publican in the West Loop - the whole menu is meat and fish. Very tasty and lots of options! I also like the Purple Pig on Michigan Ave for pork options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAK911 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Chilapan in Logan Square is to die for and has some decent optiosn (my husband got what was basically a steak with cheese and grilled peppers, for example) Brand BBQ (in Longan Square) also has some decent options, as does Revolution Brewery (great gastropub food that also has fantastic beer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllieBellie Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 These are brill, thank you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n9vember Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Chilapan in Logan Square is to die for and has some decent optiosn (my husband got what was basically a steak with cheese and grilled peppers, for example) Brand BBQ (in Longan Square) also has some decent options, as does Revolution Brewery (great gastropub food that also has fantastic beer) CAK911, I live just a tad west of Logan Square. We just moved after living in that neighborhood for 6 years. Boy, do I miss it, but I'm glad I'm close. Revolution Brewing has fantastic burgers!! I miss their Rosa beer, though. Mmmm...hibiscus.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashly88 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You have no idea how glad I am to have found this thread! I'm flying out to Chicago in a couple of days for a family wedding and it happens to fall right in the middle of my Whole30. I was starting to worry a little it, especially because I'll be surrounded by my carb loving Italian family, but this eases my worries haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningforme82 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Hubby and I are headed downtown Chicago this coming weekend. We'll be on Michigan Ave and Grant Park area. Any suggestions for good eats in that area? It's been well over 2 months since I have had any alcohol, I'm sure hubby would love for me to enjoy a beverage wtih him. Any suggestions on a "decent" post Whole30 drink? I'm not much of a drinker anyways, but enjoy one or two every once in a while. Oh' I'm POST Whole30, so maybe I should be starting a new thread in the "staying on track" section...hhmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningforme82 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Anyone been here? This looks promising http://www.davidburkesprimehouse.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runningforme82 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 What about here...this looks good and fun http://www.girlandthegoat.com/about/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbearcrafts Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Sultan's Market in Wicker Park is fantastic! You can get any of the meat without any pita or hummus, and the salad bar is to die for! Kimchi, olives, roasted veggies, etc. I got a spectacular dinner for less than $8! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahbearcrafts Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Also, Webster's Wine Bar has some amazing options; venison tartare (sub apple slices for the toast), hanger steak, ratatouille, etc. All local, fantastic service. Totally more fancy than Sultan's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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