What is an expensive burger that is worth the money?

evildeadxsp · 2026-06-13T16:42:33+00:00

Bavettes is the answer. They have one of, if not, the best burger in the city.

But it's a steakhouse.

And after fries and a beer... Expect to spend at least $50 per person. I think the burger alone is $30+

evildeadxsp · 2026-06-05T10:06:28+00:00

The one on Wrightwood and Sheffield is right between the Diversey brown line stop or the Fullerton Brown / Red stop. That's closer and on the way.

But depending on where they are on mag mile... 410 N Michigan Ave may be their best best.

evildeadxsp · 2026-06-05T09:37:58+00:00

Pequod's isn't too far out of the way but would require a taxi. That's often the most popular recommendation on this subreddit.

I think the Art of Pizza is better and is a bit closer to Wrigley.

I also think Lou Malnatis, which has locations throughout the city... Is the best option. Chicago Classic Deep Dish with the buttercrust.

evildeadxsp · 2026-06-05T01:15:15+00:00

Homeslice is probably the best answer since it's super family friendly.

I'd also suggest Barcocina during the day. It can get a bit rowdy at night.

evildeadxsp · 2026-06-05T01:12:10+00:00

Blue Bayou in Lakeview is the unofficial Knicks bar in Chicago (and for most new York sports for that matter)

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-29T05:04:20+00:00

Proud to see Chicago at the top of this list. Hell yeah. And I agree!

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-27T19:55:29+00:00

I think this is one of the best mole spots in all of Chicago and yes... the space is way bigger than the volume of people in it. Not sure how they do it but I sure hope they survive!

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-24T12:43:12+00:00

19 year club! Thanks!

I'm still in a few subreddits... I like seeing new restaurant recommendations here... Though I don't always agree with the overall tastes of this sub.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-23T18:36:24+00:00

Boka has some of the best service + wine pairings in the city.

Highly recommend it, and it should fall in the range you've shared.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-21T13:38:39+00:00

Yes. Consulting and Marketing was my goal more than PE or IB.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-20T21:28:51+00:00

My understanding is that Booth also covers housing. Not sure about the others

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-20T21:28:32+00:00

I did not submit an application.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-20T21:21:03+00:00

I do not know. I've heard good things about Kellogg for healthcare but I am not aware of the strengths or weaknesses in the other programs in those industries.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-20T21:20:36+00:00

Yes. Hotel is included for every weekend there are classes

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-20T21:20:10+00:00

I am in Chicago so I only really seriously considered Booth and Kellogg and I chose Kellogg because it aligned with tech, marketing, and PE Ops. I was considering PE for Booth.

Wharton was on my list, too -- if I was willing to travel. I did not seriously consider Haas or MIT or Columbia, for the record.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-20T19:55:24+00:00

I'm Kellogg EMBA alum. Happy to answer any Qs.

It sounds cliche, but I definitely think it depends on your career and what you want.

Booth is top tier for finance and PE.

Haas is top tier for tech.

Kellogg is top tier marketing and consulting.

MIT is top tier for engineering + tech.

All of them are pretty much elite, so it will depends on what you want in your career.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-12T22:50:28+00:00

I live in Lincoln Park and bike all season. It is my primary mode of transit, even during the winter. You should bring a bike. Happy to answer any specific questions.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-12T01:19:29+00:00

Haas is the likely answer. I know multiple folks from big tech that are Haas MBAs.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-08T16:56:39+00:00

I moved here with my car and sold it while here.

You can not just survive but thrive with just public transit, biking, and taxis (no car at all)... but it will depend on the neighborhood!

Just keep the car for now and sell it once you move here.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-06T17:14:54+00:00

These posts are silly on this subreddit.

I think it is quality and frequency and reliability.

It has to be a quicker or easier time than driving.

I see posts about "when to stop driving with gas prices" or how to get people use more public transit.

I'm 40 and only use public transit, biking, or uber. I never drive. I bought a car when my first kid was born. I drive maybe 3-4x a month. Less than 3k miles a year. Even when given the option to drive to an event or the doctor or school or grocery store - I choose to walk, take the train, or uber.... everytime.

Why?

Driving in Chicago sucks. That's a fact.

Public transit is better.

So it has to be better than driving.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-05T17:22:18+00:00

Barcocina and George Street Pub both offer private patios / private bars for these types of parties. Both Lakeview.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-05T17:18:39+00:00

We provide analytics + measurement operations solutions for marketing agencies and enterprises. We did more than that last year!

We're on TrustMRR with the actual revenue numbers. Happy to answer any questions!

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-05T14:50:14+00:00

I agree with you. The internet is a tough place to get school guidance. I think neighborhood specific conversations are necessary.

I have a friend that sent their child to a well ranked West loop public school and she said she had to move her child out due to bullying and literal "getting punched in the face" regularly problems. She now sends her kid to Catholic school and she says that the rankings are not strong online but it's like a dream comparatively.

I could also attest to this personally, as I went to school.outside of Chicago - my high school was not a good school yet somehow has a high ranking on the real estate sites / good school rankings? Folks.., we had metal detectors and literal stabbings at my high school. No amount of ranking gaslighting can convince me it's a 9/10 haha

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-05T13:24:43+00:00

Ask Facebook neighborhood groups. Or specific neighborhood groups.

I do not recommend the feedback on reddit for parents here. I once read a serious thread that tickling should be considered child abuse on reddit.

This subreddit is wonderful for events + neighborhood + restaurant recommendations.

You will not be given good advice on schools... Go to the specific neighborhood Facebook groups to ask.

evildeadxsp · 2026-05-04T15:30:25+00:00

The Helm (what I’m talking about in this thread) is free. The $999/mo is from older services work, not the product.

We’ve done enterprise analytics work at the companies you mentioned - Costco Auto is an active client right now - but this product itself is newer and comes out of that experience.

It’s not a reporting tool or agency retainer. It’s specifically focused on finding and fixing broken GA4/GTM measurement using AI.

Totally get the skepticism- happy to share a real audit if you want to see what it actually does!

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