Today is the first of a series of posts, courtesy of Chris Wood, CEO of Clario. Chris has spent 22 years at RSNA and we’ll be dispensing a few pearls of his accumulated wisdom. This week, Chris shares with us some of his favorite places to eat and (beat the crowds!) in Chicago:
- Check out Lettuce Entertain You. This site is full of terrific restaurant recommendations.
- Go to Scoozi (found on Lettuce!) for their “comfortable Italian”. It’s mellowed out in the past few years, but the food is still just as good. I saw Madonna here once.
- Ed Debevic’s has great breakfast. The waitresses are rude and yell at you. It’s part of the charm. “If you like what you’re eatin’, order more. If you don’t, there’s the door.”
- If you’re looking to get some steak, don’t be seduced by the big-name independent houses. Check out the hotel-affiliated steakhouses (a favorite is the Saloon Steakhouse, located in the Seneca Hotel). I’ve never been able to spot a difference in quality.
- Shaw’s Crab House is a venerable favorite that boasts a fancy dining room, but what you really want to try is their laid-back Oyster Bar. They have seasonal fresh catches flown in every day from a different new location. Who knows—you might end up having shellfish harvested that morning from Clario’s home town!
Have some RSNA experience of your own? Feel free to share your own Chicago favorites with us in the comments, and check back every week for a new set of tips before the show!
