Ben & Gina's Favorite Foods

There's 3 locations throughout Chicago here, so pick whichever is closest. These are juicy burgers and you'll wanna try the fries too. This was featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives!

You just can't beat the price here. This is excellent Dim Sum (Gina likes Dim Sum now!) for usually under $20/person. We've done the one just north of Millenium Park, but there's also one in Naperville that's just as good!

Not exactly a Chicago native, Ghirardelli is still the best ice cream you'll have. If you happen to find something better, TELL US IMMEDIATELY!

Au Cheval has been consistently recommended to us but we've never been able to withstand the wait (Haymarket Pub is right across the street so we've ended up there). We still plan to try it soon!

This bar/restaurant does an excellent job of pairing beers with their food. You can try their brunch menu or their dinner menu, but no matter what you'll be impressed.

For a Chicago staple that's not pizza, try a Chicago style hot dog or an Italian beef sandwich. If you're new in town, G's order is "Italian beef, dipped" and B's order is "Chicago hot dog, everything". Now you sound like you know what you're talking about!

If it's your first time in Chicago and you're cravng deep dish, Lou Malnati's is the way to go. There are plenty around the Chicagoland area so it's easy to stop there no matter where your plans take you!

We have an unhealthy obsession with this place. They have an amazing selection and we've ALWAYS had great food and a great experience. Try the Samurai Saketini if you go! Oh, and Hoover loves the treat dish they give him whenever he comes with!.

OMG is all we can think to say. Just try it. You'll love everything about it. Oh, and make sure you get the bagel chips with your order!

Two Brothers is a local IL brewery that's growing fast in many directions. This coffee shop, café, restaurant, and bar opened up in early 2017 and we've been back a brunch. I mean bunch. But try the brunch.

A restaurant that moved into an old mansion near downtown Naperville that serves spanish tapas! What could be better? Get the sangria flight, it's enough to share!

This one's bring-your-own-food but the ciders made from Michigan apples is worth it!

Frost has so many gelato flavors to choose from and it's all so good! They'd also be happy to tell you how healthy it is!

If it's your first time in Chicago and you're cravng deep dish, Lou Malnati's is the way to go. There are plenty around the Chicagoland area so it's easy to stop there no matter where your plans take you!