Some of my favorite Chicago options..
ERIE CAFE.. Steaks, outstanding veal chop, etc.. Cool room..
LA SCAROLA.. Italian obviously.. small, cramped, loud.. FABULOUS.. On Grand off Orleans..
TWIN ANCHORS.. Ribs.. in Old Town..
JOHNNIES BEEF.. Melrose Park.. On North Ave.. Has a 'grandfathered' charcoal grill for sausage/combos.. Great.. As good or better than Mr. Beef and Al's (and I love Al's)..
CAPRI.. Also on North Ave. in Mel Park, absolutely terrific Italian.. Family-owned.. Try the Calamari Capri appy.. Perfectly done calamari in pepperoncini hot oil..
RUSSELL'S BBQ.. Since we're on a Mel Park roll, don't miss Russell's just off North Ave., on left just past Maywood Park and Kiddieland.. Interesting nutmeg-tinged barbecue sauce with beef, pork, chicken,, Different..
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