Manny's is in the south loop which is not on the south side.- from a born & raised southeast-sider

Please. Manny's is a) the last of Chicago's epic delis b) absolutely on the south side. Waaaaaay up at the top of it, but on the south side.The South Loop area is indeed quite the flavorless eyesore, a non-neighborhood with way too many non-neighbors in it.But that's because of the loop part, not the south part. If Manny's isn't "on" the south side, then neither is Tri-Taylor. Come on, now. The map speaks.-r

Current South Sider, Checking in...From nominees above, I also endorse: Maple Tree Inn on Western in Blue Island (Cajun- in a temp location because of recent fire)Vito & Nick's on Pulaski (Thin-slice pizza, carpeted walls, cash only)Let me please add:Top Notch Burgers on 95th (ace burgers, french fries made with beef tallow)Lem's BBQ on 75th (ribs, hot links - does eating in your car count as dining?)Calumet Fisheries on 95th (fried scallops, smoked salmon with garlic & black pepper)There is also a bevy of newer Breweries (some that have food) that have sprung up on the Far South Side, more details can be found here:http://dixiehighwaybrewerytrail.com/

I love this thread. I m checking out Top Notch next time I m in town.

aahhh awww RSMurphy wrote:Vive le différence!