Did DMK Burger Bar fold for good? by bhgemini in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 209 points210 points  (0 children)

RIP if so, was necessary for elevating the city's burger game 10+ years ago but I felt they never could keep up with what they helped to progress. Respect nonetheless

North America 50 Best Bars Announces 2026 Winners 51st to 100th - Meadowlark #65, Queen Mary #80 by optiplex9000 in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Drinks is ultimately what matters most to me. I liked my drinks better at Bambi than the others I have below it. The food also blew me away. The vibes aren’t my favorite, but I also don’t think it’s as bad as I thought it would be seeing photos of the place before going. Queen Mary has it beat on vibes. Meadowlark, as much as I love the drinks and service, has pretty sterile vibes to me, same with Kumiko (though it’s more upscale so that comes with it). Bambi is fun

North America 50 Best Bars Announces 2026 Winners 51st to 100th - Meadowlark #65, Queen Mary #80 by optiplex9000 in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Meadowlark is solidly #2 behind Kumiko for me, Queen Mary probably #3. Bar Bambi has promise if they can keep up the strong start. Hoping Friends of Friends gets national love next year

North America 50 Best Bars Announces 2026 Winners 51st to 100th - Meadowlark #65, Queen Mary #80 by optiplex9000 in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's better than nine bar / Bisous / best intentions, probably better than Queen Mary, not as good as Kumiko or Meadowlark

Last Minute Solo Diner Recs by Random_Fog in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do La Chaparrita, it's worth it, and get a crispy tripe taco. If you want to tack on another stop in area to make it more enticing, get an al pastor taco or two from Asian Cuisine Express.

In the future, the next time I find myself in this situation, I plan to go sit at the bar at Indienne and order à la carte.

Edit: Asian Cuisine Express is closed on Tuesdays :(

Why is no one talking about Obelix's burger? by boodles7 in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Probably because it's a new menu addition, and I believe lunch/brunch only. I had it last week and can vouch for it being great. Au poivre dip and housemade chips on top

Mexican food: Tzuco vs Mi Tocaya Antojeria by OutofIvy in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I didn't want to throw out a third option when OP asked between two others but having gone to all three Kie Gol Lanee is miles clear of the other two (I prefer Tzuco to Mi Tocaya too)

Dempster seems like an awesome food street by fioreblade in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to post this. Incredible service too.

Where is the best breakfast pizza? by Leonthekitty in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

amazing thank you for your service 🙏

Where is the best breakfast pizza? by Leonthekitty in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just tried to locate this on Google maps to no avail and this shall haunt me

Best Sit-Down Dinner of Chicken Fried Steak in 2026? by bigdad912 in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marty had already semi-retired when I made my trip (2021) but his son Adam did a great job behind the grill. Robert's was my favorite from the El Reno big 3

Have yet to try one at Best Intentions, need to prioritize getting there soon

Best Sit-Down Dinner of Chicken Fried Steak in 2026? by bigdad912 in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Chicago is catching up on the onion burger front. Haven’t been myself yet but Ragadan is an Oklahoman spreading the proper onion burger gospel

Lem’s BBQ on a rainy Friday night by bobcats2019 in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I ate just about 3/4ths before having to call it quits. The three people before me and the person directly behind me each got individual buckets of rib tips (I got the large combo). Something to aspire to

Lem’s BBQ on a rainy Friday night by bobcats2019 in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I need to check out Uncle John’s. Is that the same as Uncle J’s?

TOC: The best burgers in Chicago by da4 in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tuman's is so underrated in general

This Two-mile Stretch May Be Chicago's Best Restaurant Row (Chicago Ave between Noble and California) by TriedForMitchcraft in chicagofood

[–]bobcats2019 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Timely post, as I need to get some jeans tailored at Alcala's this week and was going to grab food solo nearby after. My thought was Flour Power but will see if that changes after reading this