<p>Hmm I actually used to like the Med a lot when I was at the U of C. I liked their “garbage pizza” and they had this GREAT apple pie a la mode. Maybe they’ve changed of late? I still sorta think of them as a U of C standby though.</p>
<p>If your parents haven’t been to Chicago often or eaten there, maybe take them to Giordano’s in Hyde Park for some classic deep dish pizza? I think Giordano’s deep dish is the BEST, and it makes for a pretty inexpensive meal too - you can get a large cheese with a couple toppings for like $25, and it EASILY serves 3-4 people. I’ve gone to Giordano’s with a few friends and it’s literally come to like $8 per person. That pizza is great!</p>
<p>Also, going to Giordanos (on 53rd and Blackstone) will give you the chance to walk through Hyde Park a bit. It’s a great neighborhood that tends to have more of a scholarly feel than say, the Georgetown area or West Philly. Parents tend to really like the neighborhood after they see it. Mine just fell in love with it.</p>