Portillo's

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Cuisine/Specialty: Chicago dogs

His rating (out of 10): 8 Vienna beef dogs

Her rating (out of 10): 9 styrofoam cups

Comments:
Know the routine.  It's a Chicago institution with many locations.  The food is exactly the same no matter the address.  But because it's so familiar to so many, if you dilly dally, just step aside and let others pass you as you order.  And for heaven's sake, if you don't know what you want, don't go through a drive thru!  Many times you will be asked to order well before you can even see the menu.  The Italian beef is delightful.  The hot dogs are the gold standard.  The soda is the best -- it's the styrofoam cups and shape of the ice.