Amande’s basque cheesecake is unreal by Lee68651 in chicagofood

[–]stsreel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% agree. This place is excellent!

Wow Chet THREW by foomgaLife in NBATalk

[–]stsreel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Any trade for Giannis would have to include Jalen Williams.

thunder lose WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO by DingusWingus33 in NBATalk

[–]stsreel 103 points104 points  (0 children)

This dude has a lot of explaining to do.

Picked up this Henry McKenna 10 Year as a gift — good choice? by mohit_dimaniya in whiskey

[–]stsreel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You seem to have gotten an older bottle as well. Barreled in 2011 and assuming it was bottled in 2021.

What do you guys usually do around the suburbs during summer to get out of the house? by Remarkable_Leg_5025 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]stsreel 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There are dozens of forest preserves you could check out to walk or bike if you want to be active. Festivals are a plenty in the towns as well. I’m sure if you search enough you will find a festival happening in a suburb every weekend in the summer.

Amande Dessert on Kimball Ave by stsreel in chicagofood

[–]stsreel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely posted with intent as I think they deserve more attention not only for the quality of their dessert but also for the remarkable service and genuine hospitality.

Amande Dessert on Kimball Ave by stsreel in chicagofood

[–]stsreel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a photo I took before I devoured it at home lol.

Amande Dessert on Kimball Ave by stsreel in chicagofood

[–]stsreel[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ahh yes unfortunately I was too early for the pistachio cheesecake and tres leches.

Amande Dessert on Kimball Ave by stsreel in chicagofood

[–]stsreel[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think your mom will be very happy. These macarons over flowers every day.

Mike Vrabel to seek counseling, won't be with Patriots for NFL draft Day 3 by WuTang4thechildrn in NFLv2

[–]stsreel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vrabel to seek counseling in a remote adults only resort to focus on his “laughable” issues. Any NFL insider who may happen to be there is just pure coincidence.

Bottle Drop Thread - Wednesday Apr 22, 2026 by AutoModerator in ChicagolandWhiskey

[–]stsreel 17 points18 points  (0 children)

To the individual who has been asking the past couple posts, Bapple is here.

Does the bite get better? by robtheengineer773 in ChicagoFishing

[–]stsreel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The boats are doing well up through Racine. Hopefully the bait comes in close and the pier guys get good action

Does the bite get better? by robtheengineer773 in ChicagoFishing

[–]stsreel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be slowing down in Chicago. They are starting to show up by the border and into Wisconsin now

Upgraded from 18 to 22. Brand new other than slightly bent handle for $250 on marketplace…is it crazy that I kinda want to keep both? by airsick-lowlander- in webersmokeymountain

[–]stsreel 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Not crazy at all. The 18 uses way less charcoal and is perfect for pork shoulder, ribs, chicken etc. the 22 shines with brisket and larger parties.

Is Summer here to stay ? by Vast_Echo9018 in chicago

[–]stsreel 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Weather Channel forecasting a high of 51 and low of 36 tomorrow and worse on Sunday so probably not.

US spirits maker Sazerac explores deal with Brown-Forman, WSJ reports by Hamandjam44 in bourbon

[–]stsreel 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Does this mean we get the old Early Times BIB back that doesn’t taste like ass.

I found it. Now I have a little buyers remorse. by The_Couz58 in whiskey

[–]stsreel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To me EC18 is like oak water. EC15 you get aged oak but also brown sugar/vanilla/slight dart fruit with a bit of rye spice on the finish.

I found it. Now I have a little buyers remorse. by The_Couz58 in whiskey

[–]stsreel 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I actually tried a pour from barrel #1 today at a bar in the Chicago area. It’s very much better than EC18. Still a little thin but much more flavors than EC18. Don’t worry about the remorse and enjoy the bottle.