# I'm moving to Chicago! **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [March 8, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207 "2012-03-08T23:11:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/1 "2012-03-08T23:11:57Z")
Well, it is official. I just accepted a job in Chicago. I should be there around April 15th. I’ve been browsing apartments online for a while in anticipation of this job working out, so I guess it is time to get serious about it. I think I’ll be living in Lake View or perhaps Lincoln Park and working for a brokerage firm in the Loop. I can’t wait! ---
**Author:** ![Sarahfeena](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarahfeena/32/519_2.png) [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2012, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/2 "2012-03-08T23:28:30Z")
Welcome! I think you’ll like it here, we’re nice folks. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2012, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/3 "2012-03-08T23:43:37Z")
Congrats! Time to starting studying your [Chicagoisms](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofy5gNkKGOo). ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/4 "2012-03-09T01:41:45Z")
> [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](#): > > Time to starting studying your [Chicagoisms](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ofy5gNkKGOo). Hilarious. And after spending my seven weeks living there, I nearly cried in agony when the girl sang that effing Luna jingle. Dale – congrats and good luck! Planning to adopt the Cubs? ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2012, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/5 "2012-03-09T01:45:19Z")
Condolences. ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/6 "2012-03-09T03:49:48Z")
Welcome aboard, duder, it’s awesome here (for most of the year . . .) . Start a Chidope thread when you get here. ---
**Author:** ![Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kolak_of_twilo/32/73_2.png) [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2012, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/7 "2012-03-09T04:09:31Z")
Welcome! This fall will be my 25th year as a transplant. Obviously, I love it here. I hope you do as well! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/8 "2012-03-09T04:59:13Z")
Stay away from the suburbs! Except you might wanna check out Shikara in Downer’s Grove if you like Indian food. And H-mart in Niles if you like sushi, bubble tea, green tea ice cream, or jade beds without mattresses. And Gene’s and Jude’s in River Grove for classic Chicago dogs (cash only!). ---
**Author:** ![Lochdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/edb3f5/32.png) [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2012, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/10 "2012-03-09T14:14:42Z")
Welcome. Great city. Have lived in Lakeview and Lincoln Park for 16 years. If you’re single it’s very easy to meet people. ---
**Author:** ![Cheryl44](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/839c29/32.png) [@Cheryl44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheryl44)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2012, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/11 "2012-03-12T00:04:34Z")
I-Go [http://www.igocars.org/](http://www.igocars.org/) Zipcar [http://www.zipcar.com/chicago/find-cars](http://www.zipcar.com/chicago/find-cars) My personal choice is I-Go, but they have cars closer to me than Zipcar does. See what’s in your neighborhood and look at the various pricing options. Obviously, you are not marrying either one of them. Also most Jewel supermarkets deliver for roughly 10% of your total bill. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2012, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/12 "2012-03-12T05:59:11Z")
Speaking of supermarkets, if you are telling someone that you are going grocery shopping, you DO NOT say “I’m going to Jewel.” You say you are going to “the Jewel.” Subtle but important distinction. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2012, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/13 "2012-03-12T12:59:17Z")
> [@Sarahfeena](#): > > Welcome! I think you’ll like it here, we’re nice folks. 🙂 Sarahfeena, i already have mandated a welcome to Chicago gathering. You in? ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2012, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/14 "2012-03-12T13:00:38Z")
Also, this is good to see this today. I’m FB friends with dalej42 and got the news there and told The Wife “dammit now I can’t even remember his Doper name!” ---
**Author:** ![Coup\_Fourre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ce73a5/32.png) [@Coup\_Fourre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coup_Fourre)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2012, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/15 "2012-03-13T20:01:32Z")
> [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](#): > > Speaking of supermarkets, if you are telling someone that you are going grocery shopping, you DO NOT say “I’m going to Jewel.” You say you are going to “the Jewel.” Subtle but important distinction. Actually, it’s “the Jewel’s.” 🙂 And to make sure you look like you belong, pronounce Chicago: She-Caw-Go. not She-Cah-Go. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2012, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/16 "2012-03-17T22:13:12Z")
A couple more questions. 1. Any sports bar suggestions in Lake View or Wrigleyville area to watch the NHL playoffs? 2. Mexican restaurant suggestions? I love, love, love Mexican food. ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2012, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/17 "2012-03-18T04:55:41Z")
1. I’m not a sports fan, but I would think Cubby Bear, or Sluggers, or any of the sports bars on Clark Street near Wrigley Field would be ideal. 2. Far too many to count! You’ll be trying them until the day you die. My personal fave is Fiesta Mexicana, not far from the aforementioned Sports Bars. El Jardin (also nearby on Clark) is also excellent. Also, [www.yelp.com](http://www.yelp.com) is your friend. ---
**Author:** ![Lochdale](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/edb3f5/32.png) [@Lochdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lochdale)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2012, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/18 "2012-03-19T03:51:37Z")
Lots of sports bars but Clark street has a good few both by Wrigley and down by Fullerton. Lincoln Ave has loads as well (along with lots of young, attractive women). Southport is a bit older but Schoolyard is a good sports bar. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2012, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/19 "2012-03-19T12:27:00Z")
> [@Coup\_Fourre](#): > > Actually, it’s “the Jewel’s.” I usually hear either “Jewel’s” or “the Jewel” but rarely a combination. But what do I know, I prefer Dominick’s. ---
**Author:** ![jacobwilson8](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jacobwilson8/32/7299_2.png) [@jacobwilson8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jacobwilson8)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2012, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/20 "2012-03-19T13:30:51Z")
Congrats for this new appointment. Chicago is a great city. ---
**Author:** ![Rand\_Rover](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/db5fbb/32.png) [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207/21 "2012-03-20T02:19:41Z")
> [@dalej42](#): > > Mexican restaurant suggestions? I love, love, love Mexican food. Here are my recommendations: 1. Cafe Adobo in Old Town. Table-side guac, really good margaritas shaken table-side and served up in a martini glass. 2. Uncle Julio’s Hacienda. It’s a chain, but it’s really good. Gets rather loud though. 3. Lalo’s. Has several locations but it’s not a national chain. I used to always get Lalo’s Ultimate Skillet (steak, chicken, chorizo, bacon-wrapped shrimp, grilled veggies on a fajita skillet) before I apparently got old and couldn’t eat greasy stuff like chorizo anymore. Lots of good stuff that’s different than the usual Mexican fare (wife likes this soup that’s basically a whole ocean reduction). 4. The town (? or area/neighborhood/something) of Pilsen has several Mexican restaurants. I’ve been to one but don’t remember much about it. I believe they are all BYOB, but there’s a close liquor store. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-moving-to-chicago/615207.md?page=2)