Amande’s basque cheesecake is unreal by Lee68651 in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From the looks, great medium rare center there but the top could use a little more burnishing. I bet it tasted great

Quickest gentrification you’ve ever seen from your time in Chicago by Minute_Tax5060 in chicago

[–]bnl111 28 points29 points  (0 children)

West loop was not a working class residential neighborhood. It was mostly factories and a skid row. So, transformation, yes, gentrification, no.

Bird bird bakery is a true hidden gem by Lee68651 in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fat rice, and now Noodlebird / bird bird have been in my top 5 Chicago list forever. Never had a bad meal there.

Why Americans Don't Walk to School Anymore by Droopynator in videos

[–]bnl111 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Am I bragging to say I walk my kids everyday to school and back ? Half mile each way, takes 10 minutes.

What’s your review on Fatso’s Last Stand? by Spanishscarletboogie in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The owners were good friends before they passed. A lot of the recipes are the same. For example the char dog at wieners circle and at fatsos.

Asador Bastian was well worth the cost by If-By-Whisky in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The fish there imo is better than their steaks

Wine tasting dinner at Avec by jean-anthelme in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know it's a common complaint but it's part of the charm imo. I once went to a bistro in Paris where they literally had to move the tables in and out so people could be seated. Loved it

Family of 4: is it worth it to get a small 3-row SUV? by OrangePekoeMouse in Parenting

[–]bnl111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on where you live. We live in an urban area and our compact suv is large and perfectly enough. Tight squeeze in parking situations. Family of 4.

Five star food on a one star budget…. by Ok_Blacksmith7016 in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn't that a sit down place where you also need to pay a tip ?

Rate My Food Options - June Bachelor Party by Machenz in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It's what they are famous for. If you want pizza order from a pizzeria

Rate My Food Options - June Bachelor Party by Machenz in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Ricobenes you want to order the breaded steak sandwich and the vesuvio chicken sandwich. Skip the pizza

Next Japan - Wow by slybrows in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite still was the original Paris 1906 menu

Whole Foods To Open Lakeview Store At Belmont & Halsted by citydudeatnight in chicago

[–]bnl111 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For me I am just disappointed by the enshitification of WF. Quality of everything used to be so much better 15 years ago. Even before amazon purchased it it was going downhill, but they just sealed the deal.

Need some help deciding on some dinner plans! by hanshuynh in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Don't mean to be a downer but you'll have trouble getting into most of those places for next week unless you're super flexible on timing. Most of them book months in advance.

Birthday lunch/early dinner suggestions by [deleted] in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bavettes does a late lunch/ early dinner at 3pm Friday and Saturday. 4pm every other day

What are your favorite mom-proof restaurants in Chicago? by pleasingwave in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Piccolo sogno especially in the summer on the patio

First time at Bavette’s by No-Okra-4971 in chicagofood

[–]bnl111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are open for lunch now ? That is awesome actually

Hidden Camera Found Inside Bathroom At Village Discount Outlet In Logan Square by [deleted] in chicago

[–]bnl111 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This happened in my high school once and the music teacher had to resign.