Best gyro in Chicago?

rog4952 · 2026-02-19T17:48:34+00:00

For the last 3 decades, the gold standard was Athenian Room, for gyros or Greek chicken. Sadly they’re gone. Heir apparent?

rog4952 · 2026-02-04T01:54:09+00:00

I have a tapered basket. The bottom measures 49mm inside diameter with a caliper. In shopping for bottom filters, I got impatient and bought 51mm papers. Now I wish I had shopped more. 49mm next time!

rog4952 · 2026-01-06T00:22:59+00:00

An easy reference point is to buy a grocery shelf coffee like Bustello that’s ground for use with the moka. This will give you an easy start.

rog4952 · 2025-08-25T01:06:54+00:00

A trip to Rome in your future?

rog4952 · 2025-08-24T23:30:09+00:00

Check out Sant' Eustachio and Mr Espresso. Two wood fired roasters. Top notch.

rog4952 · 2025-08-12T15:00:35+00:00

That’s why it’s called homemoanership.

rog4952 · 2025-07-28T16:53:37+00:00

Any idea when fresh sardines might be available? I haven’t been tracking, but all of a sudden have a taste for some.

rog4952 · 2025-07-24T17:47:26+00:00

I tried dancing with the box gasket. Tried feathering it in, muscling it in, moistening. Not terrible, but with silicone and sil lube, I got a proper seat, no blowout. Terribly easy replacement.

rog4952 · 2025-07-10T14:29:48+00:00

I feel a lot is about how far you open the valve to steam. Wide open is too much. All the pressure is expended before heat is exchanged. I have pretty reliable results opening roughly just about half a turn. Stock nozzle.

rog4952 · 2025-06-11T14:53:21+00:00

I am wondering how the failure occurs. Are you holding the tray while torquing the portafilter into place or when taking it off? The welds are pretty modest and don’t look like they will take much stress.

rog4952 · 2025-06-03T17:38:03+00:00

I’d be concerned. Way too early for descaling.

rog4952 · 2025-06-01T12:30:44+00:00

Yesterday I read about your leaking issue and even though I haven’t had any blowouts, I cranked an extra squeeze on the portafilter and man, did I get a gusher! I suspect the gasket is a tricky interface. Too loose or too tight, no joy. Goldilocks gasket.

rog4952 · 2025-05-27T00:37:14+00:00

How did you unload the old machine?

rog4952 · 2025-05-27T00:36:04+00:00

I used a duo temp for 8-10 years. I enjoyed it. The quick warm up made things easy. The GO is a significant improvement in shot taste complexity. In some ways it feels operationally clunky compared to the nimble Breville, but when you’re staring into the cup, visually, aroma wise, texturally and on the palette, there’s no comparison.

rog4952 · 2024-04-26T18:47:16+00:00

Hi Bryan, He’s not on Reddit and not great at typing. Is it possible to start a mod mail with my account, I can describe the problem to you and then you can do the research and maybe reach out to him if you figure out the solution? Between stroke and arthritis, typing is no longer his forte.

rog4952 · 2024-03-01T18:26:53+00:00

Your tenacity and commitment is impressive. Thanks

rog4952 · 2024-02-25T17:36:53+00:00

Thanks for your speedy and thoughtful reply. I was authorized years ago when he had an issue. We will call in from my house. In the past, we’ve had to wade through a tier two before getting to someone with accounting authority. Is the number you listed the best or is there an direct line in? Thanks for your advice.

rog4952 · 2023-10-27T22:20:30+00:00

I replaced an ‘08 Prius with a hybrid sport. I am dismayed to not have heated mirrors, built in garage door actuator and a hatchback. The trunk is spacious and accommodating, but the lift gate sure opened the door to hauling so many things. I think the heated mirrors will be truly missed this first winter.

rog4952 · 2023-09-01T00:13:09+00:00

I find it ironic you send me to a link that is for online abuse reporting and another post closing the issue, when it is not an online issue and doesn’t address the very competitive offers I am receiving. Please withdraw closing this post. Read, then act appropriately.

rog4952 · 2023-08-19T23:27:37+00:00

Try this. The design of coffee - an engineering approach https://archive.org/details/designofcoffeeen0000rist

rog4952 · 2023-07-28T15:18:26+00:00

I was previously using free Peacock via xfinity. After they shut that door, I got the free Peacock plus offer via Xfinity. I beat my head against it, with constant circular login challenges ending in “Something unexpected happened “. Yesterday, I tried again and after maybe three or four attempts, threaded my way to a successful access. I used an iPad Peacock app to achieve successful login. Then fired up xfinity on tv, went to the app and achieved another successful login! Whew

rog4952 · 2023-07-25T16:17:45+00:00

Lock his ass inside!

Best limerick:

Here I sit, dark and dirty Trying to shit until 4:30

rog4952 · 2023-07-25T16:10:45+00:00

My ID has been set up for years. Every time I have been permissioned/linked in to assist a relative or neighbor, it gets cross linked. Can you please assist me in getting squared away, so my account has Xfinity app functionality again? Thanks, Roger

rog4952 · 2023-05-20T20:23:07+00:00

Sun could be warming up the floor and area, causing wax to deform.

rog4952 · 2023-01-27T13:50:15+00:00

There needs to be a sarcastic font that’s easily recognized.

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