If your not looking for a local joint but it’s your first time in Chicago you need to try portillos it’s an initiation thing to get a roast beef and a Chicago dog anywhere
Gene and judes for hot dogs- river grove Paradise pup for burgers - des Plaines Lou malnatis - deep dish Tamales - any lady standing out in the cold with a cooler
It's a known fact the best food in Chicago is in the Southside. A shame you missed out on a breaded steak sandwich from Ricobene's, chicken from Harold's, tacos from el milagro, seafood from el Veneno, Korean from Daebak. You'll be back!
Bruh you tripping if you think Harold’s is the best (maybe best fast food chicken) it’s definitely Luella’s gospel bird. And for Korean you gotta go north side at Cho Sun Ok.
Unsure if Justin still checks the comments out after being called out on seemingly not having any fun in prior videos, but I wanted to pipe in and say I really enjoyed this one! Looks like you're trying really hard to show some external emotion and get swept up in whatever moment you found yourself in. Glad the show is working out the kinks. Keep it up!
Henry Quinn I do, the music business really eats up your soul, I found it again on this series... and I will say you gotta train the smile muscle, but once you got it everything is much better 😊
I have watched all the shows because the gatekeepers have been interesting and have carried the episodes. The host seems like an over indulged rich kid that is bored with everything. There is no spark, no enthusiasm. I think the gatekeeper idea is very good but please have some enthusiasm and be genuinely interested in the people hosting you. These are just my 2 cents. I want this to be constructive criticism. Waiting for the next episode.
Justin Lizama Good! First: This means you read my comment. I gave my opinion for free and you should try to learn from it. Companies usually pay for surveys. Second: I am Bulgarian 🇧🇬 Third: Your comment is not grammatically correct Forth: If it was true that I was a bot - what would it say about you that even a bot is finding you boring As I said in my previous comment. I want to give constructive criticism. You can try to use some of your jokes in your show and not only in the RUclips comment section. If you are ever in Sofia Bulgaria I can be a gatekeeper. We have plenty of douchey hipster mustache places 🙂
Isn’t Bulgaria one of the originators of the mustache... and yes when I’m in Sofia you can def be the gatekeeper, you def fit the mold... what other notes can you give me? And thx for the grammar note... I’ll fix now... thx for watching happy to know the show has a reach
Now this was a great episode; delicious looking food and very cool joints. Magic tricks at the bar isn't my thing but Vic hooked up the crew with an excellent itin. 👍
Dooood, best burger is definitely Red Hot Ranch. And everyone out here saying south side, and I agree if you want comfort food. But I’m a chef in the city and it’s definitely popping of northwest: wicker, Logan, and Lincoln (Ik hella gentrification)
Justin Lizama I promise if you go, you’ll send me a thank you message. You should come here and see what we have in Indianapolis. I can take you anywhere you need to be.
Justin Lizama hell yeah. But you also need the BOT from Bazbeaux, The Shipwreck from Jockamo’s, an egg roll from Foon Ying’s, Crawfish Etoufee from Yat’s, go to the Art Museum, Children’s Museum, and a few other spots. Holla at me!
Not gonna lie being from Chicago these are some cool and entertaining places but this ain’t completely Chicago this is just a part of it you want Chicago you want to go everywhere even the south side
Vic Lloyd, Cliff, & Freshgoods makes for a great episode. I’ve eaten at most of the places and I admit that they’re pretty good, I hope this brings more attention to these local businesses. Very enjoyable watch.
Chicago is sooo much cooler and fun than Denver! Everybody wanting a good time in a cool city that knows what’s up should move to Chicago. Denver can’t even compete
Not one spot on the north-side or southside. I know they're limited and can't go everywhere, but this should've been more spread out! If you want to know the best food in the Chi, just watch Chicago's Best.
Lol The East Side never gets any love, expand your native horizons. But I understand ppl scared to get out there. Calumet Fisheries comes to mind on 95th was even in the Blue Brothers movie.
@@dvzuniga1 I use to tell folks Chgo ain't got no Eastside... Whole-Ass community, over there. I found the fish house, on mistake. I was going to Indiana to get gas. Usually I take the Bishop Ford, jump off & head to Indiana. for some odd reason, I cruised down 95th, came up on that bridge. Bridge was up as boats passed by. Sitting there, saw the fish place, Been going there every since. Even found the lil Beach area, going east🤯
This was a great episode!!! I know some great places to visit when I go back home!!!! All new to me!!! Fat 🐅 workshop for a fit, then go grub and get tatited up
Aye how safe is the west/south parts of Chicago? Going with 3 other friends for the weekend and everybody says its crazy the more west and south you go
Chicagoans go Southside for the best food. They don't go to the burbs,downtown is for tourists and the New places they are wary of because they didnt earn their stripes yet. Everything is word of mouth on the street. Many chicagoans of the innercity aren't paying outrageous prices for food and they love comfort food. Pilsen area is great for Mexican food/Pulaski street is booming. Les brothers is a great american restaurant,giordanos deep dish pizza and portillos is a fan fav. Wojos has great shakes. Get rainbow ice cream cuz that place is a must .
Italian Beef and gyros!!!! NICKS DRIVE IN on Harlem and Touhy will put almost any gyro joint to shame nationally!!! and you cant beef ALS or PORTILLOS!
He took him to six neighborhoods. Logan Square, Andersonville, Wicker Park, Bronzeville, Near West Side and Ukranian Village. If you're from Chicago, you need to get out more. By the way, I'm from The Austin neighborhood so yes, I know Chicago.
@@donaldwashington5561 that's one hood to me. All north connected hoods. I'm from the south side. Bridgeport, McKinley, Brighton.....all the same hood.
Where are your go-to spots in Chitown?
Mr D's in Belmont-Cragin
If your not looking for a local joint but it’s your first time in Chicago you need to try portillos it’s an initiation thing to get a roast beef and a Chicago dog anywhere
Gene and judes for hot dogs- river grove
Paradise pup for burgers - des Plaines
Lou malnatis - deep dish
Tamales - any lady standing out in the cold with a cooler
Jose b love that tamale place
harolds
Pro-tip: when the guy says "right now we in Bronzeville", you should present visuals of Bronzeville and not River West or wherever
That shit threw me off
It's a known fact the best food in Chicago is in the Southside. A shame you missed out on a breaded steak sandwich from Ricobene's, chicken from Harold's, tacos from el milagro, seafood from el Veneno, Korean from Daebak. You'll be back!
Thats what I'm saying.
Fr! There’s also ain’t she sweet on the south side, Peaches, Pacos Tacos, and so many other amazing places
Bruh you tripping if you think Harold’s is the best (maybe best fast food chicken) it’s definitely Luella’s gospel bird. And for Korean you gotta go north side at Cho Sun Ok.
Bro el veneno schmacks
What did you expect. This show is ran by a bunch of yuppies who don’t go past gentrified neighborhoods
100% accurate...
Justin: "A lot of people honking."
Vic: "That's a real Chicago thing."
Facts!
I have never heard of any of these places, and I’ve grown up in Chicago. 😂😂
😂😂😂
This is a fantastic episode. This gatekeeper was so much fun and picked some awesome spots. This was probably my favorite episode so far!
Unsure if Justin still checks the comments out after being called out on seemingly not having any fun in prior videos, but I wanted to pipe in and say I really enjoyed this one! Looks like you're trying really hard to show some external emotion and get swept up in whatever moment you found yourself in. Glad the show is working out the kinks. Keep it up!
Henry Quinn I do, the music business really eats up your soul, I found it again on this series... and I will say you gotta train the smile muscle, but once you got it everything is much better 😊
I have watched all the shows because the gatekeepers have been interesting and have carried the episodes. The host seems like an over indulged rich kid that is bored with everything. There is no spark, no enthusiasm. I think the gatekeeper idea is very good but please have some enthusiasm and be genuinely interested in the people hosting you. These are just my 2 cents. I want this to be constructive criticism. Waiting for the next episode.
Boyan Trifonov great thx for watching!
Looks like the Russian troll bots are back at it again 😂🤣🙃🙂
Justin Lizama Good!
First: This means you read my comment. I gave my opinion for free and you should try to learn from it. Companies usually pay for surveys.
Second: I am Bulgarian 🇧🇬
Third: Your comment is not grammatically correct
Forth: If it was true that I was a bot - what would it say about you that even a bot is finding you boring
As I said in my previous comment. I want to give constructive criticism. You can try to use some of your jokes in your show and not only in the RUclips comment section.
If you are ever in Sofia Bulgaria I can be a gatekeeper. We have plenty of douchey hipster mustache places 🙂
Isn’t Bulgaria one of the originators of the mustache... and yes when I’m in Sofia you can def be the gatekeeper, you def fit the mold... what other notes can you give me? And thx for the grammar note... I’ll fix now... thx for watching happy to know the show has a reach
@@justinlizama3468 Thanks for being a good sport. With written comments it is hard to convey tonality and some things might not come out as intended.
Vic is the man & Chicago is dope AF!!
He said sears tower he did research
No one in Chicago calls it the Willis tower
Theveryoneguy everyone in Chicago calls in that-
Ok.. I was shocked to see my cousin Vic (for real cousin) on this episode. Go VIC...I took notes on the spots. Well done!
Where are you from?
Vic did a good job here
this is a really cool show, 100℅ better than any buzz feed show lol
Thanks for the love!
It's practically the same fucking shit... Just somebody YOU THINK looks cool.
no cap
Now next time I go to Chicago I know what other places to check out. Can't wait! Thank you!
It's so dope they love curling
In Chicago. 😂😍
Now this was a great episode; delicious looking food and very cool joints. Magic tricks at the bar isn't my thing but Vic hooked up the crew with an excellent itin. 👍
Tosh T the windy Apple crushes
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
this host is irritating to say the least
Dooood, best burger is definitely Red Hot Ranch. And everyone out here saying south side, and I agree if you want comfort food. But I’m a chef in the city and it’s definitely popping of northwest: wicker, Logan, and Lincoln (Ik hella gentrification)
Crachitt I LOVE Red Hot Ranch and I agree. The fries are great too
Says the implants... Its all love tho lol.
Heck ya Red Hot Ranch!
If you’re visiting The Chi and you don’t go to Ricobene’s, you’re losing!
Ross Huggins next time, thx for the tip
Justin Lizama I promise if you go, you’ll send me a thank you message. You should come here and see what we have in Indianapolis. I can take you anywhere you need to be.
St. Elmo’s Shrimp Cocktail 🔥🔥🔥
Justin Lizama hell yeah. But you also need the BOT from Bazbeaux, The Shipwreck from Jockamo’s, an egg roll from Foon Ying’s, Crawfish Etoufee from Yat’s, go to the Art Museum, Children’s Museum, and a few other spots. Holla at me!
@@RossDeGrate hey! I'm in indy and am wondering what's good! Lemme know what other food places are amazing :D Thanks!
You go to Gene and Jude's and then to Johnnies on North Ave for an Italian ice and Italian beef combo !
Johnnies!!
Johnnies is the spot!!!
Gene and Judas isn't in Chicago though.
@@throttleblip1 it's two miles from Chicago who tf cares. Gene and judes is the best hot dog in the city
People who live in Chicago care.
My favorite episode so far! Guna be tough to beat
That mott burger looked hipster weak
SouthernBassHunter neither hipster nor weak, wake up and try it, it was damn good.
100
It’s actually pretty good but Au cheval has better burgers tbh
Love this! You’ve given me some great ideas of places to check out in my first trip to Chicago/US next month 👍🏻🇺🇸
Y'all scared of the south side or what? Hope you can come back to taste some GOOD good shit lmao
elizabeth andrade like what?
Facts. Media be jockin north side shit. The soul is in the southwest & the south!!
home boy walkin around like a mexican pringles can he aint goin south dressed in them colors
Bronzeville is the south side 🤦🏽♀️
Right? Where's home of the hoagy?
Not gonna lie being from Chicago these are some cool and entertaining places but this ain’t completely Chicago this is just a part of it you want Chicago you want to go everywhere even the south side
Whats wrong with the south side? Planning my trip to Chicago
@@CG-he1hw same
Not a fan of the host, he seems kinda rude and unimpressed with everything.
well that tends to happen when all your personality revolves around your moustache.
the host looked like he was having a good time. people seam to forget that not everyone reacts the same way.
You missed out. 😔 Should've went to Harold's, Morrison's, Mikkey's Retro Grill and Litehouse Grill. Located in Auburn Gresham and Hyde Park.
There are waaaaaaay better spots that those! You need to come to the south side next time
What spots ? Im always looking
@@Nin_jah Same I'll be there next week for Lollapalooza, and hope to see go to some bomb places.
Please tell
Atotonilco
Illinois Bar and Grill
I live in Chicago and it’s pretty good
You got a good thing going here. Love the show love my city. Keep it up. From a southsider😎
this series is so awesome!
Albany park san lechito hidden gem food is fire !
Vic holding that smore like it's a fat ass blunt. 18:30
This guy is so extra.
He a hipster
Not a fan of the host but loved Vic, great tour guide for a cool city 🤙🏻
Yoo thedude with the du rag on in the resturant has a show too called instachef
Vic Lloyd, Cliff, & Freshgoods makes for a great episode. I’ve eaten at most of the places and I admit that they’re pretty good, I hope this brings more attention to these local businesses.
Very enjoyable watch.
Chicago is sooo much cooler and fun than Denver! Everybody wanting a good time in a cool city that knows what’s up should move to Chicago. Denver can’t even compete
I hope all the texans and californians move to denver
going to chicago in a week. youtube suggestions blesed me
AYE! Joe FreshGoods and Cliff!!!
Not one spot on the north-side or southside. I know they're limited and can't go everywhere, but this should've been more spread out! If you want to know the best food in the Chi, just watch Chicago's Best.
What are you talking about? They were in wicker park (north) and they were in Bronzeville (South).
Friistyle was good. Awesome
Justin seems pretty chill, people just love to pick people apart on youtube
When I think of Chicago, (keep in mind, I've never been) I don't think of white men doing magic tricks, Asian fusion and chicken liver Mousse
Thank you
That hipster implant bs.
The whole point is to not do the typical tourist things to do
What a cool and strange episode. As a native - Chicago has three kingdoms - north/south/west. I liked how this seemed to touch on each. Neat
Lol The East Side never gets any love, expand your native horizons. But I understand ppl scared to get out there. Calumet Fisheries comes to mind on 95th was even in the Blue Brothers movie.
It was all north.
@@dvzuniga1 I use to tell folks Chgo ain't got no Eastside... Whole-Ass community, over there.
I found the fish house, on mistake.
I was going to Indiana to get gas.
Usually I take the Bishop Ford, jump off & head to Indiana. for some odd reason, I cruised down 95th, came up on that bridge. Bridge was up as boats passed by. Sitting there, saw the fish place, Been going there every since.
Even found the lil Beach area, going east🤯
CLIFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!
I smiled through the whole video!👍
very good. Thank you for this. 🙂
Took a girl on a date to the magic lounge. She loved it
Excellent spots!!
Shout out to Great Lakes Tattoo, I have work from Mario Desa on my arm.
Mario is Dope. I've been rocking with those guys since the Chicago Tattooing shop on Belmont.
Chicago know how to eat
*Excellent episode!* I like how you to SkyWalker (InstaChef) and Joe Freshgoods on here as well keeping the Thrillist fam strong!
My MINI FRIEND !!
This was cool. I live near the Magic Lounge and never knew about it. Gotta check it out
the lady from the coffee/record shop is rocking an AZ ride or die sweater!! flames. gotta find me one of those
I saw some of lefty’s work behind Vic when he was on the turntables 🤌🤌🤌
Great vid shout out to vic
Al’s is the best
Great episode!
He is eating those fries with a fork like a gentleman and mustache is finger the shit at those lol
Yo next time you come to chicago you gotta check out the pizza at little ceasers
No. Giordanos 🤣😂
YESSSSS
"Drinks are strong here" 😉 Wink Wank 😉
That moustache doesn't look ridiculous, Justin. Not at all.
Props to Justin on his Canadian tuxedo
Grew up and still live in Logan square. Nobody fucks with mini Mott unless you from Iowa, Ohio, and recently moved to Chicago.
watching this made me want to aspire to become more of a humble person if that makes sense
The poop emoji is good luck. You are really a great sport
That mustache deems him untrustworthy!
Going to mini mott
People sleep on Chicago as a food town this and InstaChef show what Chicago is really bout.
ADDerall509 no they don’t 😂 Chicago is well know for it’s food. One of the highest ranked food cities in the world.
I'm not even from the states and I know Chicago is highly rated for it's food.
Chicago is 🔥🔥🔥 for food, even the airport was the first to be on point
This was a great episode!!! I know some great places to visit when I go back home!!!! All new to me!!! Fat 🐅 workshop for a fit, then go grub and get tatited up
Y'all tripping if you think Harolds is a better chicken place than the king UNCLE REMUS❗❗
Alright I love Vic. Can he host this show instead? lol
Stinky pinky was the first thing that came too mind...I’m a horrible individual
ShesDopeLikeThat 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Aye how safe is the west/south parts of Chicago? Going with 3 other friends for the weekend and everybody says its crazy the more west and south you go
Never been to Chicago now I know where to go
I need that Champion Chicago hoodie
Mot burger is the shit I love going there
Awesome I would love to go 🥌 curling
vic lloyd look like trippie redd
Hold on, did I hear some Wax Trax at the end of that clip? Chicago....
I love wicker park but seriously the best food is on the west and south side, don’t let these hipsters fool you
Good episode man
This guy put the 'pst' hipster.
You forgot Jim’s Original, Gene and Judes , Ricobene’s , and The Duck Inn!!!
Wtf???... Naw... Those new hippie joints... Go back to the burbs bro
Chicagoans go Southside for the best food. They don't go to the burbs,downtown is for tourists and the New places they are wary of because they didnt earn their stripes yet. Everything is word of mouth on the street. Many chicagoans of the innercity aren't paying outrageous prices for food and they love comfort food. Pilsen area is great for Mexican food/Pulaski street is booming. Les brothers is a great american restaurant,giordanos deep dish pizza and portillos is a fan fav. Wojos has great shakes. Get rainbow ice cream cuz that place is a must .
How about bars like Delilah's n harbees?
🇬🇺 represent chelu. Don’t pay these haters no mind.
Gregory Bamba ✊🏽
Gregory Bamba Hafa Adai!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Whats the end song that plays in the background???!! Anybody?
Tejas Atreja mr. Kristopher, look him up ;)
Chicago's sometimes too cold
This dude out here looking like val kilmers chunky brother
5 rabanitos and Jumping in Pilsen should have been included.
This should be called the hipsters guide
Hawaii 5-0 are you the “fashion 5-0” ?
Should it? Reallllly tho? Riiiiiiight..... 🧐😘
Justin Lizama yeah it should 💩🖕🏿thoooo🤙
@@justinlizama3468 imagine getting butthurt and replying to all the mean comments 😔😔😔
@@franciscoflores55555 define butthurt
Italian Beef and gyros!!!! NICKS DRIVE IN on Harlem and Touhy will put almost any gyro joint to shame nationally!!! and you cant beef ALS or PORTILLOS!
My city. Wahoo. Amazing choice with Mini mott. Better than Au Cheval
Ro Hoe Au Cheval is still 🔥 tho
@@raisondetra5652 It is!
Don't sleep on the root beer float.
What about this was special. Dudes hung out in one neighborhood.
He took him to six neighborhoods. Logan Square, Andersonville, Wicker Park, Bronzeville, Near West Side and Ukranian Village. If you're from Chicago, you need to get out more. By the way, I'm from The Austin neighborhood so yes, I know Chicago.
@@donaldwashington5561 that's one hood to me. All north connected hoods. I'm from the south side. Bridgeport, McKinley, Brighton.....all the same hood.
With your logic, the 100's are in your hood as well, right?