Chicago

 

I love the feeling in this place

The spirit moves you. The people move you. The architecture, the food, Chicago moves you. How many places can you say all these things about?

 
 

PHIL'S CHICAGO LOCATIONS

 
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Chicago Cruise Lines

“One of the best things you can do in this country is take an architectural river tour.” Glide through the city to get a serious perspective of the buildings and beauty that is Chicago.

Address: 465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611

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Monteverde

Sarah Grueneberg takes Phil back to Italy through her cooking. One of the best italian restaurants in Chicago, if not the world. Get a good seat and watch the pastificio. Make sure to get Tigelle, an Emilian bread that is stuffed with goodies like burrata and prosciutto.

Address: 1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607

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Virtue

Erick Williams cooks for chef friend Mindy Segal and Phil. Virtue specializes in Southern cooking and the hospitality that is Chef Erick.

Address: 1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

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Millennium Park

The biggest tourist attraction in teh Midwest, Millennium Park boats so much, including a photo at Cloud Gate, known to most as the Bean.

Address: 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602

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Ebenezer Missionary Baptists Church

Once a Jewish temple, Ebenezer Missionary bought the building to keep up with its growing congregation. Here breakfast is served before services begin.

Address: 4501 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60653

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Jim’s Original

In case you don't get help from the locals, follow Phil and Julia Sweeney’s lead and order a Polish dog, if you are feeling adventurous go butterflied and deep fried. Save room for a deep fried pork chop (on the bone!)

Address: 1250 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60607

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Bang Bang Pie Shop

Visit cousin Ben for some pie at Bang Bang Pie and Biscuits. If you come when the weather is nice, you can enjoy the outdoor area. Richard says get the bacon!

Address: 2051 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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Al’s Beef

Join Phil and his daughter Lily for an Italian Beef sandwich. A Chicago classic!

Address: 1079 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

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Pequod’s Pizza

Get your deep dish at Pequods. A Chicagoan may say it's not really deep dish, as it's not in a pie pan, but you be the judge.

Address: 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Athletic Club

For amazing views of the city head to Cindy’s Rooftop. Or get a hotdog, like Phil, downstairs in the Game Room. They have great soft pretzels too.

Address: 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603

Fresh Moves Mobile Market

Whether you drop in for a visit or have time to volunteer, make sure to check out this incredible market on wheels feeding food desert communities.

 

Bonus Scenes

Somebody Feed Phil: Chicago - Bonus Scene at Parachute

Somebody Feed Phil: London - Bonus Scene at Jimmy’s Red Hots

Somebody Feed Phil: London - Bonus Scene at Giant

 

 
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FUN FACT!

Spray paint, the zipper and the ferris wheel were all invented in Chicago.
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