The local pizza places will always hold a place in my heart.... thin crust, cut in squares like pizza is meant to be. There was a place on the northwest side, "Armandos" at Irving and (I think) Oriole... old school place.. walk in it smelled like pizza... it had the red plaid vinyl tablecloth... it had the dark wood panelling on the walls. I miss that place...and it's rare that I find a place with a pizza comparable to it. So... the big names for pizza I'd say Pequod's .... then Lou's deep.... then Gio's thin crust. Do not switch Lou's and Gio's... Lou's thin is severely lacking and I can't stand Gio's deep. It's an unpopular opinion, but I'll stand by it. 🤣
Lived in Chicago for the first half of my life... but it was time to spread wings and find my place in the West. Hope others will enjoy it as much (or more) than I did.
I live in Detroit, but I so hope to move there later on in the fall. But to me, I feel Chicago is home, and every time I visit, that's what I feel. Austin, what do you think of Elmwood Park, and is there anyplace South that is recommended...like Matteson, which at one time was ranked as one of the safest city in the Country.
Elmwood Park is a nice area with quick access to Chicago by train, O'Hare airport is short drive and plenty to do in nearby Rosemont, Oak Park and Oak Brook. Matteson will be more rural and it depends on what type of lifestyle you are looking for when you move here. Look into Tinley Park, Orland Park and Lemont.
100% fact! I live in Uptown and moved here 2 years ago from NYC. I always get asked who has the best food scene between NYC and CHI. Although the NYC food scene is amazing, CHI has the upper hand in my opinion. I love that I can walk to the lake from my apartment in less than 15 minutes and even faster on my bike. Everything you mentioned are reasons to love this city like we do. I love Chicago! 😎
I think Chicago has a more "accessible" and demanding food scene which makes it better and more competitive. While NY and LA will have the celebrity eat at a place just to be seen eating there, Chicago has people eating at a place to... eat. And Chicagoans are wildly unforgiving if a place is bad, or starts out good and turns bad.
My family and I are moving from Argentina to Naperville #203 district within and internal mobility processes in my company. I watch all your videos, thanks a lot for sharing !😊
Here's why not...second highest taxes both retail and property of any city and state. Very expensive to park anywhere near downtown. Extremely high crime especially violent crime everywhere throughout the city including the heart of downtown. Michigan Ave and areas of downtown have many abandoned businesses, they left. Owners of Watertower gave the keys back to the bank. Average to below average public schools regarding academic rankings. Everyone leaving Chicago and Illinois. Do your research.
@@bigjon18680 unlike many delusional people that live in a bubble, some people see for their own eyes reality as it plays out as well as read the financial and crime stats provided by local government.
Love all the different neighborhoods + Deep dish > Pan style
Deep dish has its moments in our house and pan style is great too - depends on the mood!
The local pizza places will always hold a place in my heart.... thin crust, cut in squares like pizza is meant to be. There was a place on the northwest side, "Armandos" at Irving and (I think) Oriole... old school place.. walk in it smelled like pizza... it had the red plaid vinyl tablecloth... it had the dark wood panelling on the walls. I miss that place...and it's rare that I find a place with a pizza comparable to it.
So... the big names for pizza I'd say Pequod's .... then Lou's deep.... then Gio's thin crust. Do not switch Lou's and Gio's... Lou's thin is severely lacking and I can't stand Gio's deep. It's an unpopular opinion, but I'll stand by it. 🤣
Don't you mean Deep Dish or Tavern Style?
Probably! Great catch, another video where I wasn't perfect 😂
Lived in Chicago for the first half of my life... but it was time to spread wings and find my place in the West. Hope others will enjoy it as much (or more) than I did.
Where in the west are you now?
What were some of your favorite things about living in Chicago?
I live in Detroit, but I so hope to move there later on in the fall. But to me, I feel Chicago is home, and every time I visit, that's what I feel. Austin, what do you think of Elmwood Park, and is there anyplace South that is recommended...like Matteson, which at one time was ranked as one of the safest city in the Country.
Elmwood Park is a nice area with quick access to Chicago by train, O'Hare airport is short drive and plenty to do in nearby Rosemont, Oak Park and Oak Brook. Matteson will be more rural and it depends on what type of lifestyle you are looking for when you move here. Look into Tinley Park, Orland Park and Lemont.
@@AustinWeiss Thank you. I'm a senior and living in a assisted living space I won't be buying right now, but i like your videos.
chicago look beautiful .
Unrelated but I love your books in the backdrop man, the 3rd from the top is 💯, great video though 👍
Taking action on knowledge is power!
@@AustinWeiss action is always the key, knowledge without it is useless 💪🏻
Food only. Otherwise not worth it
100% fact! I live in Uptown and moved here 2 years ago from NYC. I always get asked who has the best food scene between NYC and CHI. Although the NYC food scene is amazing, CHI has the upper hand in my opinion. I love that I can walk to the lake from my apartment in less than 15 minutes and even faster on my bike. Everything you mentioned are reasons to love this city like we do. I love Chicago! 😎
Great insight from someone who has lived in two major cities. Uptown is a cool spot with quick access to a lot of amenities - thanks for sharing!
I think Chicago has a more "accessible" and demanding food scene which makes it better and more competitive. While NY and LA will have the celebrity eat at a place just to be seen eating there, Chicago has people eating at a place to... eat. And Chicagoans are wildly unforgiving if a place is bad, or starts out good and turns bad.
Amazing city waiting to be discovered!
Love Chicago❤🥰😍
My family and I are moving from Argentina to Naperville #203 district within and internal mobility processes in my company. I watch all your videos, thanks a lot for sharing !😊
Here's why not...second highest taxes both retail and property of any city and state. Very expensive to park anywhere near downtown. Extremely high crime especially violent crime everywhere throughout the city including the heart of downtown. Michigan Ave and areas of downtown have many abandoned businesses, they left. Owners of Watertower gave the keys back to the bank. Average to below average public schools regarding academic rankings. Everyone leaving Chicago and Illinois. Do your research.
Someone’s watching too much Fox News.
@@bigjon18680 unlike many delusional people that live in a bubble, some people see for their own eyes reality as it plays out as well as read the financial and crime stats provided by local government.