The Real Chicago

Top Menu

  • Home
  • E-newsletter
  • Contact

Main Menu

  • Home
  • The Big City Blog
  • General Features
  • Around Town
    • First Look – Reviews
    • Hidden Gems
    • Inside Scoop
  • Eat. Drink. Shop.
    • Good Eats
    • Signature Dishes
    • A Round of Drinks
    • Shop Around the Corner
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Insider
    • The Local Corner
    • My Chicago
  • Interviews
  • Forum
Sign in / Join

Login

Welcome! Login in to your account
Lost your password?

Lost Password

Back to login
  • Home
  • E-newsletter
  • Contact

logo

Header Banner

The Real Chicago

  • Home
  • The Big City Blog
  • General Features
  • Around Town
    • First Look – Reviews
    • Hidden Gems
    • Inside Scoop
  • Eat. Drink. Shop.
    • Good Eats
    • Signature Dishes
    • A Round of Drinks
    • Shop Around the Corner
  • The Local Angle
    • Chicago Insider
    • The Local Corner
    • My Chicago
  • Interviews
  • Forum
  • Chicago’s hidden gems: Kiss Kiss Cabaret, Unabridged Bookstore, Lulu Belle’s Pancake House and TNT at The Annoyance

  • New on the scene: Recapping recent restaurant and bar openings in Chicago

  • The Big City Blog: A Chicago summer bucket list

  • Outdoor drinking: A guide to some of our favorite beer gardens and rooftops in Chicago

  • A day at the museum: Exploring the iconic Field Museum in Chicago

Signature Dishes
Home›Signature Dishes›Chicago’s Signature Dishes: The “Mother of all Burgers” and Mata Hari’s meatloaf at the spy-themed Safehouse

Chicago’s Signature Dishes: The “Mother of all Burgers” and Mata Hari’s meatloaf at the spy-themed Safehouse

By TheRealChicagoOnline
December 12, 2017
1084
0
Share:

Your ads will be inserted here by

Easy Ads.

Please go to the plugin admin page to set up your ad code.

Safehouse
60 E. Ontario in River North
SafehouseChicago.com

The original Safehouse opened in Milwaukee in 1966, and the spy-themed restaurant and bar recently extended its operations to downtown Chicago. Visiting agents must be sly to locate SafeHouse — and stealthy to gain entrance. Once inside, this unique, family-friendly spot will satisfy your cravings for locally-sourced comfort food and crafty cocktails.

The MOAB (Mother of all Burgers)

Their award-winning burger is a classic to be sure. USDA hand-pattied beef topped with American cheese, bacon and an over-easy egg, topped with their secret sauce and all coming to rest between a brioche bun. Juicy, cooked to perfection and a great blend of flavors throughout. In a city with a fair amount of great burger experiences, this would undeniably make a short list of our favorites.

Your ads will be inserted here by

Easy Ads.

Please go to the plugin admin page to set up your ad code.

Mata Hari’s meatloaf

Named after a Dutch exotic dancer who was convicted of being a spy for Germany during World War I and consequently executed in France, this house-made specialty comes slathered in a Portobello mushroom gravy, topped with delightfully crunchy onion straws and served over the top of made-from-scratch mashed potatoes. They suggest not to ask for the recipe because it’s top secret, and as we stared at our empty plate afterward, we understand why.

Your ads will be inserted here by

Easy Ads.

Please go to the plugin admin page to set up your ad code.

TagsChicago RestaurantsMother of All BurgersSafeHouseSpy bar ChicagoThe Real Chicago
Previous Article

The Local Corner: Exploring the Franklin and ...

Next Article

The Big City Blog: “Free Days” return ...

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

TheRealChicagoOnline

Related articles More from author

  • The Big City Blog

    The Big City Blog: Buddy is back — The 82-year-old blues legend takes up annual January residency at Legends

    January 9, 2019
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
  • Chicago Insider

    Chicago Insider: Ania Jablonowski on cerveza tacos, Roscoe Village and Peace Park

    January 20, 2016
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
  • Good Eats

    Good Eats at Lula Cafe: This Logan Square favorite offers a casually delicious experience

    February 11, 2013
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
  • General Features

    Cool treats for summer: Where to go in Chicago for peach pie sundaes, spiked milkshakes, ice cream donut sandwiches and ...

    July 3, 2015
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
  • The Big City Blog

    The Big City Blog: Advice on how to make the most of the Chicago Pride Fest and Pride Parade

    June 16, 2018
    By TheRealChicagoOnline
  • The Big City Blog

    The Big City Blog: Sunshine, fresh food and community vibes at farmers’ markets keep summer alive in Chicago

    August 8, 2017
    By TheRealChicagoOnline

You might be interested

  • Around TownGeneral Features

    No vegetarians allowed: Examining Chicago’s love affair with steak

  • Around TownHidden Gems

    Chicago’s hidden gems: Sandmeyer’s Bookstore, Margie’s Candies and the Town Hall Pub

  • Around TownHidden GemsOther Recent Articles

    Chicago’s hidden gems: Kiss Kiss Cabaret, Unabridged Bookstore, Lulu Belle’s Pancake House and TNT at The Annoyance

  • LATEST REVIEWS

  • TOP REVIEWS

Timeline

  • November 11, 2021

    Inside Scoop: Massive FoBAB beer festival returns to Chicago this weekend, Nov. 12-13

  • July 31, 2019

    Chicago Insider Etienne Padin on obscure museums, shopping in Andersonville and dining at Maple & Ash

  • July 30, 2019

    First Look review: CMX CineBistro provides a fun, fresh take on the luxury dine-in theater experience

  • July 28, 2019

    Finger lickin’ good: Six trusted Chicago spots for a stellar barbecue experience

  • July 25, 2019

    The Big City Blog: Four Friday Night Flights beer tastings remain this summer, including July 26 in Ravenswood

Latest Comments

  • The 14 Best Fireplaces in Chicago | UrbanMatter
    on
    October 11, 2017
    […] Photo Credit: The Real Chicago […]

    Cozy on up: We asked active Chicagoans for their favorite spots to warm up in the ...

  • Why You Should Visit a Museum | FreeForAll.org
    on
    January 16, 2017
    […] Photo Credit: Therealchicago   […]

    It’s cold out there: A few spots to warm up this winter

  • Why You Should Visit a Museum – FreeForAll.org
    on
    October 23, 2016
    […] Photo Credit: Therealchicago   […]

    It’s cold out there: A few spots to warm up this winter

  • The Real Chicago – The Big City Blog: A very Chicago night on the town
    on
    May 31, 2016
    […] up was The Redhead Piano Bar for drinks and live music. I’ve said it before ...

    Friendly, unfussy, and serious about music: Hanging with Marshall Nelson from the Redhead Piano Bar

  • Scouting Logan Square: A Renewed Historical Neighborhood - The Annex, a blog by Casamatic
    on
    March 10, 2016
    […] (cover photo via The Real Chicago) […]

    The rise of Logan Square: Why this diverse area has quickly become one of Chicago’s hottest ...

Find us on Facebook

Originally launched in 2006, The Real Chicago — as a glossy entertainment magazine, website and email newsletter — has consistently provided the very best insider information, features and reviews to help both tourists and active locals get the most out of exploring the greatest city on Earth.
  • Latest Posts

  • Inside Scoop: Massive FoBAB beer festival returns to Chicago this weekend, Nov. 12-13

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    November 11, 2021
  • Chicago Insider Etienne Padin on obscure museums, shopping in Andersonville and dining at Maple & ...

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    July 31, 2019
  • First Look review: CMX CineBistro provides a fun, fresh take on the luxury dine-in theater ...

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    July 30, 2019

Photostream

    Follow us

    © Copyright The Real Chicago. All rights reserved.