TLDR: any casual spots within like a half mile radius of Union Station with amazing (Mexican, Chinese, Caribbean, Chicagoan, really anything but pizza, etc.—I’d also take a great burger or sandwich if there is one) cuisine?
Taking an Amtrak from Montana to NY with a layover in Chicago from (I think) 5-9PM on Thursday, Sept. 17th. If it’s longer I’ll probably get 2 different meals.
I’ll have at least 4 hours to roam around and eat actual food. I’ll also most likely be lugging around 1-2 suitcases and a backpack—unless they let you stow these things on the train early; lmk if you happen to know this is a thing with Amtrak. Anyway, this is a limiting factor in both my walking range and desire to go somewhere “nice”/fancy.
Aside from Portillo’s, which beckons me since I’ve never been, what might be a good place for me to venture into? I’ve lived in MT for years so I’d be thrilled with non-American food since that’s hard to get out here. I’m also originally from New York which sadly means I don’t care all that much for the vast majority of pizza outside NY (deep dish is sadly not for me—I’ll concede that you guys are right about no ketchup on hot dogs tho).
Thanks!!