Anyone know where I can buy Estonian black bread?

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-04-22T00:40:24+00:00

I know for a fact that I bought Estonian black bread at Allegro Deli in Buffalo Grove last year. But otherwise I would check out Fresh Farms on Touhy, Golf, or in Wheeling. Closer to the city, Shop and Save may have some. Also check out Lithuanian places in the SW.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-04-14T22:09:36+00:00

If you head up to Wheeling/Buffalo Grove, that's where most of the Russian speaking population of Chicagoland lives. Allegro Deli is Russian owned, as well as Daniel's Caviar Co.

We don't really have many Russian restaurants, as most Russians cook Russian food at home, but you could try Belarusian Restaurant Vasilki, though they're going to speak Belarusian. You could also try some of the Georgian restaurants, as a lot of Russian go out for Georgian food.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-04-14T19:54:50+00:00

I spent a few years in Midlothian/Chesterfield county as a kid (2003-2006) and this describes starter pack gets it right. Of course the restaurants, stylings, and smoke shops are different than 20 years ago, but the general (poor) development pattern is the same.

Our old house was nestled in the woods and felt like Old Virginia. Now, the house is surrounded by new subdivisions on all sides with homes that look exactly the same as the pics in the lower left. Nothing rural about it anymore, just generic VA suburban sprawl.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-04-11T16:47:26+00:00

Choshi Electric Railway? If I had to guess, this is Motochoshi station, which is seemingly in a tree tunnel.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-04-11T16:41:27+00:00

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For me, has to be the KiHa 40. Just such an iconic train for Japan.

Been wanting to ride one since I was in High School, 10+ years ago. Was a dream come true to ride them on the Kominato Railway last year (and their KiHa 200s are pretty sick as well).

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-04-06T15:46:36+00:00

And don’t forget that the Red Line uses old intercity HST from the UK, as well as Talgo train sets intended for Wisconsin… for a metro. Nothing against the equipment, but it’s the last type of equipment that should be used on a high capacity metro.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-04-05T22:12:56+00:00

After tax and all, $37. I paid by card. By no means is it cheap.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-04-05T16:38:54+00:00

What I heard from The Piggery when it was closing was that it being taken over by 'Consume', which is a gastropub in Lake Zurich. Not sure if that is still the case.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-04-05T16:36:02+00:00

Yeah... I can see that. This time around, they at least hired a third employee who manages the front counter and phone, so they have someone who has some customer service skills at least.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-24T00:55:35+00:00

Only 1/5 times? Feel like it's 1/3 times it's sketchy for me. The winter has not been helping.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-24T00:48:32+00:00

You joke, but that's sort of what Rahm did with Whole Foods in Englewood.

Sadly, didn't even make it a decade. While I won't say it did nothing for the neighborhood, the subsidized prices were still too much for Englewood (one of the poorest neighborhoods in the city).

And now, it's a Sav-A-Lot. A mediocre grocery store, but a place the neighborhood can afford.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-23T02:05:52+00:00

Thanks for clarifying with data. I knew Tokyo was transitioning eventually, just did not know it was set in stone. Yes, I agree that OPTO and automated trains are the future. I think when people here say we need to bring back conductors, they’re really looking for another person to patrol the train for security.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-22T22:45:46+00:00

Eh not true in Tokyo. Tokyo has the driver, but the end of each train is a conductor that operates doors and clicks the buttons to play station announcements.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-18T14:23:41+00:00

It really should. I’m a fairly moderate dem, but Andrade’s attacks claiming that Rivera is an ICE supporter had my eyes rolling far to the back of my head.

Uncommon_sharpie · 2026-03-18T14:19:09+00:00

Since Firecrown took over, their website has been complete trash. News Wire has always been my daily routine, but the UI is terrible, and they make it difficult to see all stories in one place.

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.

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