Do not pass up the chili in all its variations.
Try Gold Star, Skyline, and there are a couple of smaller outfits.
Try them 3-4-and 5 way over the pasta, and try the same on the hot dog.
If you order it just in a bowl, trying to compare it to other chili, don't. Its not chili like everywhere else. Its a slurry which is meant to both put onto things, and then add things to it.
And then, hit Graeter's ice cream for the black raspberry chip. Locations throughout the tri-state area.
I cannot wait to get back there. I was thinking of moving there. Intentionally. It's known as "Little Chicago" from the urban feel standpoint, and that is a great way to sum it up.
Have a good trip.