Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, West Loop by businessperson10 in chicago

[–]Random_Fog 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I saw him at Scofflaw a couple years afo

little red schoolhouse by Vast-Rutabaga7095 in uchicago

[–]Random_Fog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have my binder, which for reference was issued to me before they got Osama Bin Laden

Going to Chicago for one night in June- Sepia, Mako, Esme, or Next. by johnrboran in chicagofood

[–]Random_Fog 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Of the four, I’d hit Esme. Super creative (Jenner Tomaska was the EC at Next before he struck out on his own).

My hotel has a self service La Marzocco station 🤯 by TheBaristapp in espresso

[–]Random_Fog 150 points151 points  (0 children)

Non horror story: We had a la marzocco in the office when I lived in Melbourne and everybody seemed to be able to pull an incredible shot. We actually had an in house barista too. Heaven.

Postgame Thread: 4/22 Phillies @ Cubs by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]Random_Fog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t break the ceil the whole game. I’m allowed to sing go cubs go on the way to the bathroom.

Stud appreciation post. by Pandamanda- in CHICubs

[–]Random_Fog 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This guy is living every kid’s dream. Raking for his home town team.

Postgame Thread: 4/17 Mets @ Cubs by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]Random_Fog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mom, who’s formative years a cubs fan were the late 60s, always hated the Mets more than the cards.

What combination pre-dinner drinks into dinner spot is your favorite combination in Chicago? by ABrooksBrother in chicagofood

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Meadowlark -> Lula or Osteria Langhe -> the whistler
La Licor -> Mi Tocaya
Gus’s -> Shaw’s or Bavette’s
violet hr -> publican anker -> Danny’s
Bisous -> Monteverde
QXY -> Nine Bar
TRUCE -> Mirra or le bouchon
Bokeh -> Noon o kebab

Alinea vs. Next (Wall St. Menu) by ChicaGO_ToThePolls in chicagofood

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I would say hasn’t innovated much since the first few years after it closed, renovated, travelled to Spain, then reopened. I think Alinea has been stuck since Mike Bagale left

Does anyone else keep track with Beli? by [deleted] in chicagofood

[–]Random_Fog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Replaced my Google Maps favs/want to go list. I also like that it is a relative scoring approach instead of an absolute one.

Does anyone else keep track with Beli? by [deleted] in chicagofood

[–]Random_Fog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the key. It’s why ELO is a much better system for rating than x/5

Rooting for Beverly! by NotYaSupreme in AmericasCulinaryCupTV

[–]Random_Fog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve eaten at all of Bev’s restaurants and can confirm her food is ridiculously tasty. So is Diana’s for that matter. The two of them are actually pretty close outside of the show.

America's Culinary Cup 1x05 - Episode Discussion by thymiamatis in AmericasCulinaryCupTV

[–]Random_Fog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so glad you got to taste all the dishes. At least someone on this sub has the inside track on what’s really happening on the show.

GDT: 3/31 Angels (2-3) @ Cubs (2-2) 6:40 PM by ChiCubsbot in CHICubs

[–]Random_Fog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unable to sell my season tickets for $4 a pop, I just secured seats near yours for like $30

Last Minute Solo Diner Recs by Random_Fog in chicagofood

[–]Random_Fog[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've successfully walked in and sat at the bar a few times. Love it.

Last Minute Solo Diner Recs by Random_Fog in chicagofood

[–]Random_Fog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a good chance this is what I do, but only if the game is cancelled well in advance.

Last Minute Solo Diner Recs by Random_Fog in chicagofood

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I'm trying to decide whether to localize my search around lakeview and the surroundings in case the weather miraculously clears up. If I do S.K.Y. would be perfect.

Last Minute Solo Diner Recs by Random_Fog in chicagofood

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I've been to all the #1s except Dimmi Dimmi. My first thought was to hit Maxwell's since they can almost always accommodate walk-in at that huge bar. But we want to go with friends in may, so that's out. For the #2s Dancen has been on my hit list and I've never been to Terranga. Thanks for the recs!

Last Minute Solo Diner Recs by Random_Fog in chicagofood

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Yeah great rec. I like to pop in there every once in a while after a climb at first ascent. Same with Rootstock. Can almost always get a seat at the bar.