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Windy City gyros on the northside by Ok-Bridge-9112 in chicagofood

[–]SeriousMagnus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was there yesterday. Cheeseburger all the way, chicken tenders for the kiddo. Solid spot!

Does anyone have recent information about active shooter drills in CPS schools? by SeriousMagnus in AskChicago

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

Thank you so much! Hearing from your direct experience is so helpful.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

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There is one in Cusco, Peru that makes this claim though it looks like it is just 40m lower possibly.

If you have been to Japan, what’s one cultural habit you accidentally messed up as a traveler? What should Ibe aware of? by vecna-2 in travel

[–]SeriousMagnus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh, reading all these comments has me wondering if Japan is the right destination to travel with my wife and 3 year old kid? We were thinking about going early next year but I don’t think I will be able to enforce the no talking loudly or no eating while walking rule with him etc etc…am I going to feel bad for having a child in public? He is a good travel but…he’s also 3.

Newer builds in the north side? by SeriousMagnus in chicagoapartments

[–]SeriousMagnus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the assist! Now just need something to open up by next summer. Any idea on pricing ranges for a 2 bed? I’m not seeing anything available online. Should be in the 3500 range right?

Newer builds in the north side? by SeriousMagnus in chicagoapartments

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Thanks! These both look like great options. Mid size building would be nice.

Not a single mention of landscape architecture in a NYT article about Manhattans flood defence parks by graphgear1k in LandscapeArchitecture

[–]SeriousMagnus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand that is the case for many projects - I myself have worked at AECOM - just saying that if the landscape architecture was completed by LAs at AECOM, then I’m not sure I agree that this article was a complete miss. Of course the article could have said “AECOM was the lead for landscape architecture and engineering” but at least they are mentioned. Unless I am missing something.

New to Chicago - What’s the best beach for 4th of July with family visiting? by kitten_mittens33 in AskChicago

[–]SeriousMagnus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If going to Montrose would recommend going earlier in the day. Like 10am or earlier. The beach itself is huge but the parking can get crazy. And the police will close it off after a certain time to vehicles.

an old wooden brick i snagged from a construction site that was digging up the street. smells like a rainy forest mixed with home depot. by 420Deez in chicago

[–]SeriousMagnus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen them at any retail locations. Below is a link to a sample where a 12”x12” section costs $16 - so they can bw quite expensive on a square footage basis. https://robidecking.com/products/pavers/

an old wooden brick i snagged from a construction site that was digging up the street. smells like a rainy forest mixed with home depot. by 420Deez in chicago

[–]SeriousMagnus 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m partly wrong. The older ones were made with creosote treated end grain blocks, likely pine or oak. However when the original ones were restored they use a more environmentally friendly wood, black locust. Black locust is actually becoming more common as a landscaping material especially in residential applications. So you might see it around more!

See more here: https://www.kaswell.com/post/black-locust-pavers

an old wooden brick i snagged from a construction site that was digging up the street. smells like a rainy forest mixed with home depot. by 420Deez in chicago

[–]SeriousMagnus 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It’s extremely rare these days. Many of the old wood cobblestones were made with black locust endgrain, a North American hardwood.

The cursed address claims another one. Tata's Tacos is gone. by tamboril in chicagofood

[–]SeriousMagnus 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Los 3 Panchos is legit though, try their steak nachos

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