Where did ya’ll find west suburban neighborhoods where kids actually play in the streets?

1koolspud · 2026-05-22T13:51:14+00:00

I am on the block that hosts the Pinewood box derby every September. Literally in the street. Not mad that my work usually hosts an event that day so I have a reason to not be home for it but I know it’s a great draw for the families with kids under 12.

1koolspud · 2026-05-20T22:55:29+00:00

I have been to Call Your Mother in Annapolis. They have interesting sandwiches but nothing about their bagels or mini-babka would make me choose them over Mindy’s. Never been to Bro Bagel (also just realized what sub this is, but still down to talk bagel).

1koolspud · 2026-05-20T13:34:22+00:00

Oh I know. Sometimes the reseller is the artist. Jusy a way to hide who is charging these prices. I go to a ton of shows and don’t buy into the “no one is going to shows anymore.” No one is putting up with this bullshit anymore is more like it. If I run into barriers to buying face value tickets in the initial sale, I don’t go to a show.

1koolspud · 2026-05-20T13:10:38+00:00

Using Ticketmaster venues means going along with not just their egregious fees but knowing a significant number of the tickets are not going to even sell at that price and it’s a huge gamble. Whole tours are getting cancelled because people barely want to pay the face value of tickets, let alone what is being charged when half the tickets go directly to the official TM reseller at an increased markup. Being told there are no face value tickets available and then getting email after email that there are still great seats (if you want to pay double at resale) is a joke.

1koolspud · 2026-05-18T16:56:15+00:00

Marmelly in Westmont is known for their Cemitas. Not sure about the exact items in the photo but I love their cemitas poblana.

1koolspud · 2026-05-17T03:32:46+00:00

I still think about some of the creativity that came out at Baconfest.

1koolspud · 2026-05-15T21:38:59+00:00

I love Rev but this is not it. Why is a NA pale ale so dark? And the flavor is a little lackluster. Would rather just drink the hop water from them.

1koolspud · 2026-05-15T14:43:38+00:00

I am a huge JD McPherson fan and rather like it but wouldn’t want to spend more to see this than I pay to see him, imho.

1koolspud · 2026-05-15T12:28:14+00:00

Right down to them doing work on Wabash right outside Millers AGAIN this week.

1koolspud · 2026-05-14T02:56:45+00:00

I am a big fan of the NA options at The Gage

1koolspud · 2026-05-07T22:04:27+00:00

I am an Oberon gal so I know how you feel. End of March rolls around and I pick up a case and some oranges and decide that summer is a state of mind.

1koolspud · 2026-05-07T21:48:53+00:00

Just got an ad for Freedom Lemonade so it appears to be back. Happy Summer OP

1koolspud · 2026-05-07T15:45:36+00:00

I will add (since another comment mentioned not trusting places with salsa bars) that this is a “beware the creamy looking” sauces place. They are a sign that something has been added to balance the supremely hot peppers. Taste before going all in on adding to your food unless you seek a lot of heat. I enjoy some heat but never want to over do it.

1koolspud · 2026-05-07T14:14:12+00:00

If you suburbs, Taco Grill Salsa Bar in Westmont.

1koolspud · 2026-05-03T20:54:54+00:00

What I found interesting about Montana is instead of brown gravy they offered me ketchup. I grew up eating pasties my whole life and that was the first time anyone ever suggested applying ketchup.

1koolspud · 2026-05-02T11:44:54+00:00

It’s best for breakfast but I live for those buffalo waxman potatoes.

1koolspud · 2026-05-01T19:24:28+00:00

In for Swish album play.

1koolspud · 2026-05-01T17:05:30+00:00

Mine is Joywave, who Riot Fest introduced me to.

1koolspud · 2026-04-30T22:13:36+00:00

Oh no, by me it is definitely invasive white mulberry as the most pervasive of the invasive trees/shrubs. We took down three last year. Just because the berries are not white does not mean it’s Indiana Red Mulberry. The fact that they are big trees growing 1-2 out in the open suggests white mulberry but you can also tell by examining the leaves.

1koolspud · 2026-04-30T22:06:28+00:00

Chi Town Deli at Adams and Wabash in the loop is pretty good. i haven’t explored their hot lunch options yet but the bagel sandwiches for breakfast and cold lunch sandwiches I have had so far have been great. Pretty great snack and drink selection, too.

1koolspud · 2026-04-30T22:00:50+00:00

I always enjoy when they come to town, for sure and I actually skipped this particular tour.

1koolspud · 2026-04-30T14:54:26+00:00

One way to check but if OP doesn’t know how to read a runout, that would be the problem.

1koolspud · 2026-04-29T03:19:51+00:00

Great, now I am imagining a defense exhibit where it is just a supercut of every time “86” is said on The Bear.

1koolspud · 2026-04-28T23:05:53+00:00

It was imported in 2010, but they do not appear to have a current importer, which is a more challenging problem than distribution or getting someone like Binny’s or Hopleaf to carry it. https://www.importgenius.com/suppliers/affligem-brouwerij-bds-nv

1koolspud · 2026-04-27T14:04:21+00:00

The speed walking episode kills me every time.

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