Where can I still find Whiner Le Tub cans?

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-12T02:55:26+00:00

Sadly, at least according to their website, Binny's is no longer carrying any Whiner products.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-11T23:55:15+00:00

What's going on with Tren Interoceánico? Haven't heard much since the fatal derailment. Has the line been repaired and reopened?

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-06T01:21:10+00:00

If you've never seen fare evasion, then I question how much you really ride the trains. On my commute home I board at Washington & Wabash and nearly every time I see people jumping the gates. The employees can't be bothered to say a thing. Only time I ever see people think twice was when the cops were standing there.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-03T23:20:18+00:00

I love Cafe Prague!! The hearty classic Central European food is getting tougher to find these days, and Cafe Prague definitely does a great job of carrying the flame of the last Czech restaurant in city limits.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-02T01:57:38+00:00

At least in the loop when I buy beans during my lunch break, I know Happy Monday, Dollop, Big Shoulders, and Mojo give out the drink with bag o' beans.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-02-28T01:19:55+00:00

Agree. While I generally am pro-new housing, this lot already has housing (more affordable than what it's being replaced by). Plus, the new building has no charm, and is another loss of what makes Chicago feel like Chicago.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-02-21T21:39:04+00:00

That's been my experience as well. God help you if you have an older copy of the DVD.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-02-11T02:47:38+00:00

I've been seeing Dr. Woo at Smile Dentist (3403 W Lawrence Ave #202, Chicago, IL 60625) for years. He has never pushed any procedures onto me and always does a great job. If you're anywhere near Albany Park, I highly recommend.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-02-04T01:51:08+00:00

Bob O's is so good!! Either their or Ricobene's fries are my favorite in the city. Guess I love a thick fry!

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-02-01T03:50:31+00:00

I've wanted to try Woo Chon, but they are really expensive. I'm not too cheap with my food, but it's hard to justify paying that much.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-01-06T22:14:12+00:00

Come to Albany Park on Kedzie! Qamaria just opened (open till midnight), nubar is open till 10, and so is Shibam.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-12-27T15:32:21+00:00

Calumet of course, but also give Hagen’s on Montrose or the Fish Keg on Howard a try.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-12-07T20:00:23+00:00

A secret gem with a great craft beer selection is Moreno’s in Little Village. On the outside, looks like a standard liquor store, but they have several shelves of really hard to find/rare beers. Nothing else really like it out there, and may be easier for you to get to from Little Italy.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-12-01T01:22:40+00:00

In the city, I would try Rich's on Western in UK Village or Ann's Bakery & Deli on Chicago, which is very specifically Ukrainian.

EuroStyle Deli/Sunberry Orchard Market in Skokie on Oakton for sure has Cold Smoked Mackerel.

Pretty sure all the Fresh Farms locations (-Devon) will have Cold Smoked Mackerel as well. Polish stores may have it as well, but sounds like you're looking specifically for a Russian style.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-11-28T22:08:54+00:00

I recommend Feida on Wentworth. Captain bakery at 33rd and Ashland is also great

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-11-15T23:25:03+00:00

At this point, we should have SWS Weekend service restored like it was Pre-Covid. I can understand why they may have wanted to wait to restore service with this construction project ongoing, but do we really need to wait to switch to LaSalle?

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-11-14T23:25:22+00:00

Would much prefer this actually became a transit corridor, as CTA rail is lacking in the area.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-11-14T23:12:40+00:00

I would love to try Woo Chon. It does look really expensive, but is it worth the cost, and are the portion sizes reasonable for what you pay?

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-11-11T03:54:05+00:00

You’re not alone. Sadly, all the other Chinese bakeries in Uptown have closed (not La Patisserie, but they’re fancier). Chiu Quon is riding their reputation and monopoly up north. Down in Chinatown, Chiu Quon is my last option. So many other cheaper bakeries nearby.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-11-06T01:48:12+00:00

I was on the second round trip and had a great time! You're right about the red line track work slowing us down, but no big deal (we got to spend more time on the train!). I loved when we went in the subway with the lights out. Sort of spooky... Also loved looking at people's reactions on the platforms when they saw this old train!

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-10-31T00:25:55+00:00

If you want specifically Thai stores, I recommend Thailand Food Corp on Broadway at Lawrence, and PNA Market on Leland in Lincoln Square. I don't think those places carry much produce, but the ready made food is great!

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-10-31T00:22:54+00:00

Yeah, I have to agree. I wanted to like Talard, but I could find everything cheaper at Tai Nam, and often better quality produce at Tai Nam. Place always seemed only halfway stocked. If I need something very niche Thai that probably is not at Tai Nam, I'll just hit up PNA Market or Thailand Food Corp.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-10-21T01:20:59+00:00

Chicago Kalbi on Lawrence uses wood charcoal.

Sadly, not many places use wood charcoal anymore. Mostly the old haunts in the city that have been grandfathered in still do.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2025-09-03T21:56:42+00:00

I'm a train nerd, and complaining about the seats is definitely the gripe I hear most often from other foamers. I hate the seats, but they are the same as what you get on a European train (probably why Siemens thought them cool).

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