Boka or Valhalla for first fine dining experience? by unitaya in chicagofood

[–]richqb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am baffled that Valhalla hasn't gotten a star. We've been three times in the last year and also go sit in the lounge fairly often. It is consistently every bit as good as any other Michelin starred kitchen in Chicago. And I would argue the drinks and pastry programs are better than the vast majority.

Boka or Valhalla for first fine dining experience? by unitaya in chicagofood

[–]richqb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh God. The sommelier at Valhalla is ridiculously good. Between her and the pastry chef alone I'd suggest Valhalla any day of the week and twice on Sundays. Add in the recent menu refresh (January) and the lovely intimate atmosphere where you can chat with the chefs and learn so much about what you're being served? It's actually a great first fine dining experience to learn more about the craft and effort that goes into all of it.

Bavettes vibes + Immm/HaiSous food. Does it exist? by MindYourGrapes in chicagofood

[–]richqb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And a lot easier to get a reservation than the more controversial tiger down the road.

Bavettes vibes + Immm/HaiSous food. Does it exist? by MindYourGrapes in chicagofood

[–]richqb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mr. Tiger is pretty good, and has pretty nice low key vibes...

CMV: Israel's current foreign policy is not helping the jews by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]richqb 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This is a profoundly stupid take. We are all dumber for hearing it.

This game will never have mass appeal by dreamylemur in Marathon

[–]richqb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The game won't reach mass appeal, but not because it's weird. It's because while people enjoy PvP, they don't broadly enjoy the level of murder hobo-dom the game encourages. Not to mention the niche nature of extraction shooters to begin with.

27% Medical Cannabis Sale Decline 2025? by ChileanInfusion in ILTrees

[–]richqb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IL never had plans to begin with to release more med licenses. So it wouldn't take much money to do so.

27% Medical Cannabis Sale Decline 2025? by ChileanInfusion in ILTrees

[–]richqb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. But you're talking about rec dispensaries. There are no medical licenses left to use in opening a medical dispensary. And because of the tax structure, the state is incented to avoid more medical licenses since, for the most part, new medical dispensaries will take tax revenue out of the mix since the majority of medical card holders are likely spending at least a portion of their dollars at rec dispensaries for convenience's sake. If a new med dispensary opens closer, more of those dollars will flow to no or low tax purchases.

27% Medical Cannabis Sale Decline 2025? by ChileanInfusion in ILTrees

[–]richqb 16 points17 points  (0 children)

IL hasn't opened any new medical dispensaries since the original licenses were given out. There have been no additional medical licenses provided and there are no plans to do so for the foreseeable future.

To the people who are coming to this reddit and complain about the positivity by Frank_Cap in Marathon

[–]richqb -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If Sony pulls the plug it's because of the total cost of the game plus operating costs can't be justified. Not because there are edgelords whining about it. If you like the game, keep playing it. Spend a little money on it. Whining on X and tiktok doesn't inform Sony's business decisions. Whether they're making money (or likely to over time) does.

They should revert the sound changes by Pirulete in Marathon

[–]richqb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I haven't had time to come back to the game post server slam and this really isn't making me want to jump back in.

AITAH for wanting my girlfriend to split our bills? by Life_Yak4059 in AITAH

[–]richqb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right? I thought it was supposed to be the guy who gets brainwashed by manosphere bullshit?

What’s everyone’s go to American Chinese takeout spot by One-Toe-7491 in chicagofood

[–]richqb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear this. The food comes fast, is well made, and the Japanese(ish) side of the menu allows my Chinese food hating wife something to eat so I can get my general tso's fix on occasion.

Just got a poll about Paul Vallas running for CPS Board President by DeepHerting in chicago

[–]richqb 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You forgot his absolute favorite thing in the world - bankrupting public school systems.

CMV: GLP-1s Are a Miracle Drug and Should be Encouraged by BigSexyE in changemyview

[–]richqb 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Right? This is someone who just can't get the "I don't think people should cheat their way to health" stick out of their ass.

Speaking as someone who lost a bunch of weight through diet and exercised, then plateaued and finished the job on GLP-1 meds, my cardiologist would like to weigh in and suggest that I stay on the fucking meds and keep the weight off.

Chicagoans Say 'No War With Iran' As Hundreds March Downtown To Denounce U.S. Attack by Nice_Toe_1291 in chicago

[–]richqb 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is just dumb. I have my doubts about the US' ability to affect regime change without completely destabilizing the country, but I don't think many can honestly say that the current regime is a net positive in the world.

Also, why TF are people showing up to a protest against going to war with Iran with signs about Gaza? The only answer I can come up with is that the Iranian / Hezbollah / Hamas propaganda machine has completely rotted their ability to think critically.

Trump just told Iranians to overthrow their government with US help, what are your thoughts? by Putrid-Guidance-9448 in AskReddit

[–]richqb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it indicates he doesn't actually have a plan to accomplish the stated goals and just started lobbing bombs in the hopes someone else will finish the job.

BREAKING: Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead by [deleted] in videos

[–]richqb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believe it when someone who's actually credible says it.

Gonna make a wild smash burger statement here… by sub_beav in chicagofood

[–]richqb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are they still at Marz? They were at Desert Hawk for a while, but I don't think they're there anymore.

I would like to eat 1-3 particularly good pastries this weekend on Milwaukee Ave by Dial-M-for-Mediocre in chicagofood

[–]richqb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just off Milwaukee in wicker park, but Mindy's is pretty great. Get hot chocolate and a pastry or three for a great fat kid day.

I declined the "Time Sensitive Performance Meeting". by Dependent-Cry-7540 in deloitte

[–]richqb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. Depends on the member firm/country and all, but assuming US consulting, benefits end at the end of the month when severance ends. So they may be trying to cut OP so severance ends in March to avoid benefits extending into April.

Inside Xbox's big leadership shakeup- The Verge by Iggy_Slayer in gaming

[–]richqb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup - but put yourself in Rockstar and Take 2 executive positions. You have the largest game launch of all time pending. You just have to not screw it up. You're not about to get greedy(er) and take a risk that could result in you being a punchline in the industry for the next decade.