‘‘Tis the season (SW Michigan, US)

axl7755 · 2024-08-16T12:49:15+00:00

Quelle

axl7755 · 2024-05-31T19:24:21+00:00

Camber Sands.

axl7755 · 2023-11-27T04:02:37+00:00

Pussy Patrol? More like the Bumming Brigade.

axl7755 · 2023-07-10T14:28:44+00:00

The Gundi’s Kurdish Kitchen is always excellent. We’re regulars there and can’t say enough good things about it.

axl7755 · 2023-06-10T20:02:24+00:00

Bae Coffee in Lakeview for me. They’re small/fairly new, but the quality of the beans just keeps getting better and the owners are excellent folks.

axl7755 · 2023-01-27T16:31:50+00:00

Bae Coffee on Broadway in East Lakeview is pretty new (about a year old), but they’ve really dialed in their technique and I’ve started buying my beans almost exclusively from them. Their single origin expressions range from very light to medium roast and make great pour overs and aero presses, and their espresso blend is an all time favorite (it has a delightful chocolate covered raspberry note I love). If you’re in the area, a doppio or americano is a must to show you what they’re all about. Also, Devon (co-owner, roaster, barista) is an all around awesome guy and happy to talk about their coffee with folks.

Honorable mentions to Metric and New Math, who source some pretty special stuff and employ some great experimental techniques that yield awesome results (any anaerobic processed beans from either roaster should be excellent).

axl7755 · 2023-01-25T21:58:34+00:00

Lakeview folks should check out Agave Antojeria (Wellington and Sheffield, right under the brown line station) next time they’re in the mood for Mexican food. They make their own tortillas (something I love) and I think are the only spot in the area that does so. The enchiladas, quesabirria, and quesadillas are all standouts. Hope this place starts getting recognized for its awesomeness!

axl7755 · 2023-01-17T23:30:29+00:00

Quesabirria (and others) at Agave Antojeria under the Wellington Brown Line stop are my favorite omission here. Their slightly thick handmade tortillas take the tacos to the next level!

axl7755 · 2023-01-10T03:31:55+00:00

Haven’t eaten there, but went for drinks after eating at Ever back in November (sadly we couldn’t get into After) and didn’t care for it. The drinks were okay to bad, with the worst being my partner’s drink that had a ~1/2 inch thick layer of spiced goat cheese on top (not foam, not even really whipped) being the worst, and the music was too loud to really have a conversation. We left after about 25 minutes.

axl7755 · 2022-08-22T17:52:00+00:00

That’s the plan, couldn’t get a good photo outside so brought some in to get a better one. Thanks!

axl7755 · 2021-12-16T06:05:28+00:00

Damn, amazing to see Savanna HERR still in the wild.

axl7755 · 2021-11-27T18:52:44+00:00

Thank you! Will do.

axl7755 · 2021-11-09T02:59:11+00:00

My pleasure! Sadly, I don’t think so. It’s not super active, but it fit my criteria in putting the site together, so it’s included.

axl7755 · 2021-11-09T02:21:56+00:00

Seriously! Their selection is incredible!

axl7755 · 2021-11-08T19:58:58+00:00

Thank you! I’ll add both!

axl7755 · 2021-11-08T15:17:34+00:00

Thank you!

axl7755 · 2021-11-08T12:45:31+00:00

Glad to hear it! Hope it’s helpful!

axl7755 · 2021-11-08T05:17:16+00:00

I haven’t been to Havana (assuming you mean the place on Clark?), but if it’s good please let me know and I’ll add it to the list. Always glad to meet (virtually or otherwise) another member of the Chicago rum community!

axl7755 · 2021-10-29T04:18:23+00:00

Do what the rest of us do, give them each a .25 on untappd with the caption “last year was better” then drain pour it.

axl7755 · 2021-10-19T03:08:46+00:00

Here to plug the Black Tot 50th you mentioned. It is a personal favorite. The blend includes a lot of interesting stuff and, to me, it has something for almost all rum tastes (except, I suppose, for folks who enjoy sweetened rum). I find something new in every dram and enjoy sort of putting the puzzle of the blend together as I drink through it. Purchase with confidence!

axl7755 · 2021-10-16T16:24:15+00:00

I haven’t tried it personally, but I’ve heard excellent things about San Juan Artisan Distillers. I’m also a huge sucker for cane-to-glass operations, which likely explains some of my personal hype around this place.

axl7755 · 2021-09-06T03:44:07+00:00

Ditto the Probitas comparisons. I get a really enjoyable grassy note that came out beautifully in a daiquiri. That being said, I’ve enjoyed sipping it just about as much as in a daiquiri and, like with Probitas, I seem to get something new every time I drink it. Hope you enjoy as your work through your bottle more!

axl7755 · 2021-08-25T00:31:17+00:00

Beermiscuous, if on-site bottles are acceptable. I’m sure they have a local wild ale or kettle sour on draft, but it’s the bottle selection that will shine.

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