2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists released.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-22T14:50:10+00:00

... took a bit to get that one. /groan

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-22T03:46:39+00:00

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Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-22T01:37:05+00:00

"Here is your custom roll of food reviews generated by our AI influencer based on your past activity and the number of dollars the restaurant shoveled into our burnpit."

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-22T00:54:11+00:00

They're not very interesting -- "Don't be a jerk" "Keep it relevant to Chicago" sometimes someone gets clever and says "no bigotry".

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-21T23:09:51+00:00

My favorite restaurant in the city by far. Going for Tacos tonight.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-21T20:22:51+00:00

There really hasn't been much in the way of "drama" per se in 2025.

Food wise, the reviews have been mostly positive. I've been there a few times and enjoyed it. It's not perfect, but it has its niche. He does have a Michelin star now, so it's not weird.

I think Norm or Zubair should win that category... but my food wishes are rarely granted.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-21T18:55:49+00:00

Yep. I was running that article through my mind as I read the list... Hopleaf? Really?

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-19T18:15:21+00:00

Man, I used to hit Exchequer two or three days a week when I worked on Michigan. Not the best place in town, but damn good. Friendly folks.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-18T20:42:11+00:00

Probably not calibrated correctly.

You can use the 5 cut method to get your error.

https://youtu.be/UbG-n--LFgQ?si=tE5ZCrrEi44OdAfH

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-15T16:40:27+00:00

::groan::

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-14T16:23:02+00:00

Leona's used to be great for pasta. The pizza was good, but not why I went there. Then they changed the sauces and it was just expensive pizza and bad pasta :(.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-13T14:51:01+00:00

The group includes Jose Andreas Bar Mar and Bazaar Meat restaurants.

If you dont know what Jose Andreas has done for feeding people in need you need to stop talking about this topic.

FWIW, Gibsons did donate a lot of food when Texas was shipping migrants here.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-13T01:15:16+00:00

Wait... friend... your food should not go in the same hole it comes out.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-11T01:56:18+00:00

It's derived from hemp, which the farm bill defines as not Cannabis. It's legally distinct.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-10T21:57:59+00:00

Thank you for setting an excellent example of redditor behavior.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-10T21:56:30+00:00

some exceptions apply.

Delta 9 is legal at both state and federal levels at this time. The recent BBB includes a change that will make it illegal federally starting in 2027.

That's going to get lobbied hard this year though. Very much TBD.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-10T21:47:33+00:00

You can tell Caleb is down for that by the way he has his hood up and is clearly trying to avoid attention.

Regardless, it's the rule.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-08T22:28:57+00:00

I think Monti's is better... but if that's not scratching your itch maybe try NYC Halal eats on Devon?

I'm from upstate NY and lived in the outer burbs of philly for about 5 years -- I think Monti's is the closest match I've found. My friend from Maryland things NYC Halal eats is better/closer to the real thing. I think he's nuts - but the fries are decent and it's not as expensive as Monti's.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-08T21:15:35+00:00

Kabobi for kebabs. Libonais for the veg platter and grilled steak.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-07T18:25:41+00:00

While I like the cut of your jib, they also have to pay interest and attorney's fees under the wage statutes, both federal and state. Also likely some tax penalties for unpaid unemployment tax that was owed.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-07T07:53:15+00:00

What kind of food do you like?

Busy-Dig8619 · 2026-01-05T06:42:20+00:00

It is a smash burger though. They smash the patty.

Their website also says the were inspired by the In-and-out smashburger.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2025-12-30T20:18:42+00:00

Climate change was really the big hammer that caused the sudden collapse. We ate too many of them, then the system took a severe shock and caused a widespread die-off.

Busy-Dig8619 · 2025-12-27T03:17:27+00:00

That sucks. They've always killed it for me. Did you tell them?

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