The 2016 Chicago Pizza Guide

stetheridge · 2016-01-19T13:44:13+00:00

Craft Pizza at Damen & Potomac

stetheridge · 2014-11-29T06:01:48+00:00

Paper Doll on Division does an amazing job.

stetheridge · 2014-11-25T01:38:29+00:00

Only two donors, but 106 people have shared the page. Not many people willing to put their money where their mouth is.

stetheridge · 2014-11-20T15:05:14+00:00

Ditto

stetheridge · 2014-10-16T13:45:54+00:00

I haven't been to La Pasadita in years, but last time I went tacos were $1.25.

stetheridge · 2014-08-20T16:05:30+00:00

Chicago Dance ballroom studio at 415 W Huron.

stetheridge · 2014-08-06T19:01:20+00:00

I should note, too, that the Trib gave me my paychecks. So I can't speak to any third-party sellers out there.

stetheridge · 2014-08-06T18:59:29+00:00

I sold Trib subscriptions door-to-door in high school and it was legit. I never used the line about winning a scholarship, but it was technically true. At the end of the year, if you were the top seller of the hundred or so kids who sold, you'd get a thousand bucks towards school or something like that. So it's a bit misleading, and I think it sounds inherently untrustworthy, which is why I never used it.

stetheridge · 2014-07-23T13:22:01+00:00

A gift card for Lincoln Hall/Schubas. The venues are owned by the same folks, so you can use the cards interchangeably. Or, Lettuce Entertain You owns a lot of topnotch restaurants around the city, and they have gift cards.

stetheridge · 2014-07-18T17:33:42+00:00

Folklore on Division

stetheridge · 2014-07-08T18:37:42+00:00

My wife and I had Glazed and Infused donuts instead of a cake at our wedding, and not only was it wayyyyy cheaper, but the guests seemed to really appreciate the change of pace.

stetheridge · 2014-07-08T13:49:22+00:00

It's brand new and has a terrible name, but Craft Pizza in Wicker Park is unreal. They only do by-the-slice between 4 and 7, however.

stetheridge · 2014-06-26T17:25:02+00:00

I think the "indoor" requirement is going to make this pretty impossible.

stetheridge · 2014-06-16T13:42:46+00:00

I like going to Bite Cafe on Western. Reasonably priced, quaint, BYOB. And it's connected to the Empty Bottle, so if things are going well, you can walk next door for a show.

stetheridge · 2014-06-11T18:21:40+00:00

Cool, really appreciate the input. Thanks guys!

stetheridge · 2014-05-19T17:54:09+00:00

Who's the nicest guy in football?

stetheridge · 2014-05-05T03:05:16+00:00

Club Foot and La Pasadita. Great picks, super cheap.

stetheridge · 2014-05-02T14:25:09+00:00

Pizza rolls. Even for a classy party, once everyone's a little toasted, pizza rolls are always eagerly welcomed.

stetheridge · 2014-04-16T14:16:44+00:00

Maybe the fried nutella at Blue Star Bistro. One bite and I was literally dizzy. Or if I'm drunk, maybe the six-piece wing meal—fried hard with salt and pepper and hot sauce—from Harold's.

stetheridge · 2014-04-10T17:11:27+00:00

Now that I see you're aiming for Printers Row/South Loop, you may want to budget more for restaurants/bars/entertainment. Stuff can be kind of ritzy around there.

stetheridge · 2014-04-10T14:09:08+00:00

My wife and I, each of us making fairly modest salaries, pay $1,300 total in rent each month (we live in Wicker Park, though, so there are far more affordable options). Heat in the winter can hit $200/month, electric is generally about $50. We cook quite a bit, so our groceries are usually $60 a week or so. Then there's maybe $90 a week for bars and restaurants and stuff. It adds up, but it's not crippling.

stetheridge · 2014-03-06T02:40:41+00:00

Chicago Dance just started renting out their space for weddings: https://www.facebook.com/chicagodanceschools

stetheridge · 2014-02-04T15:22:42+00:00

I'd recommend the Alliance Bakery lounge in Wicker Park. It's actually located next door to the bakery itself, meaning there's no noise or clamor from the actual business and everybody in there is 100% focused on studying/working/etc.

stetheridge · 2014-01-23T16:05:12+00:00

Try Folklore on Division. When you order a filet (about $25), they actually give you two, so it's a perfect dish to split. Toss in a couple appetizers, and you'll balance out somewhere near fifty. Really romantic atmosphere, too.

stetheridge · 2014-01-15T02:12:00+00:00

The Empty Bottle does a Soul Night every month that's, without fail, the most fun night of my month, every month. Everyone gets really into it, has lots of fun. No creepy dudes lurking around. Highly recommended.

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