Chicago: Become Familiar with its Distinctive Neighborhoods

oh yeah.

DUDES IF I KEEP WATCHING THIS SHOW ON WTTW ABOUT THE HISTORY OF FOOD IN CHICAGO I'M GOING TO BLOW MY BRAINS OUT.

AND I CAN'T STOP!!!!

wow, the tootsie roll factory cranks out 66 million tootsie rolls a day.

seriously, i think i'm at a point where i don't need a woman in my life anymore, i need a pastry chef.

speaking of good food, we went to the hopleaf tonight...fries with aioli, onion ring bits with mustard sauce, and CB&J (cashew butter, morbier cheese and fig spread...sounds weird but is so so good). YUM

we also went to the botanic gardens to see the little chicago made of leaves, which was pretty cool, although next time it's freezing out i won't suggest taking the metra there to save money-- stupid idea!

also, about the first image:

"We regret to inform you that we've found an error on the Spicy Red Chicago poster. Specifically, Ukrainian Village is mis-spelled, 'Ukranian'. "

this weekend i think i'm going to devon avenue and do nothing but eat until my colon explodes.

fuck, they're doing italian beef now. i think i need to go for a walk.

johnny's on north ave in elmwood park is the best italian beef i've ever had.

cococoma record release on 12/11. free show at the bottle. just sayin'.

-- chicago kevin, Tuesday, November 27, 2007 7:09 PM (1 hour ago) Bookmark Link

O RLY?????

-- gbx, Tuesday, November 27, 2007 8:11 PM (Tuesday, November 27, 2007 8:11 PM) Bookmark Link

not really. the 10th is monday not the 11th.

soon i'll achieve mastery over the gregorian calendar then watch out.

i'd kick a crippled child with cancer in exchange for two hot dogs right now.

really kick him good too. right in the chops.

running start then *POW* uwe von schamann soccer style right in the chimes. you provide the kid, show me the dogs, and i'll do it.

for a hot dog?
i could see doing that for delicious, zesty indian food, but for a hot dog?
please.

hey btw i am sorry i waffled on the bike/amp-driving trade
i just realized i did that.
sorry.

for TWO hot dogs!! TWO!!!

don't worry about the amp, it worked itself out.

still, though...you're talking about a lesser sausage: the frank. that's not worth it just because there are two of them.

you're crazy, you're a crazy person with crazy talk. you're out of my will.

Mr. Beef is open nights now.

Kevin, whenever I read about you and hunger I think about the two of us going to the grand buffet in the strip mall at Ashland and Barry, bringing some newspapers to read and a chess board.

i'm down man! i haven't played chess since 4th grade though and do not remember how to play.

this weekend i think i'm going to devon avenue and do nothing but eat until my colon explodes.

-- chicago kevin, Tuesday, November 27, 2007 8:58 PM (1 hour ago) Bookmark Link

can i come with

i haven't been to devon since i've been back

this weekend i think i'm going to devon avenue and do nothing but eat until my colon explodes.

-- chicago kevin, Wednesday, 28 November 2007 02:58 (1 hour ago) Link

went there sunday. zam zam i <3 u

tonight i went to kumas and have finally tasted every burger on the menu

the minsk is :D

tonight i went to kumas and have finally tasted every burger on the menu

-- deej, Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:00 PM (Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:00 PM) Bookmark Link

i'm just glad i didn't read that sentence on the cougar thread.

“OUR FAMOUS KUMA BURGER” Bacon, Cheddar, Fried Egg
10

CLASSIC I LIKE THIS ONE A LOT BUT REALLY ITS JUST A BURGER W/ A FRIED EGG ON IT

KAIJO Bacon, Bleu Cheese, Frizzled Onions
10

THIS IS DECENT, NO COMPLAINTS BUT NO RAVES

BLACK SABBATH Blackening Spice, Chili, Pepper Jack, Red Onion
10

THIS IS XLNT LIKE A HAMBURGER SLOPPY JOE

YOB Smoked Gouda, Bacon, Roasted Red Peppers, Roasted Garlic Mayo
10

THIS IS NICE TOO, GOOD BALANCE BETWEEN THE PEPPERS AND THE GARLIC MAYO

IRON MAIDEN Avocado, Cherry Peppers, Pepper Jack, Chipotle Mayo
10

I HAD THIS TONIGHT, WAS NOT BLOWN AWAY BUT THE CHERRY PEPPERS DO GIVE A NEEDED ZING

SLAYER Pile of fries topped with a ½ lb. Burger, Chili, Cherry Peppers, Andouille, Onions, Jack Cheese, and Anger
12

THIS IS A MONSTER. DELICIOUS BUT U HAVE TO BE READY TO DEAL WITH THE ANDOUILLE. ALSO THE ANGER

NEUROSIS Cheddar, Swiss, Sautéed Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Horseradish Mayo
10

THIS WAS VERY VERY SOLID. B+ BUT I LOVE SAUTEED SHROOMS

METALLICA Buffalo Sauce, Bacon, Bleu Cheese Dressing
10

THIS IS TOP FIVE MATERIAL MAYBE, YOU DONT NORMALLY THIS WITH BEEF BUT IT WORKED HERE

MELVINS Fresh Basil, Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Tomato, Onion
10

THIS IS IN MY TOP THREE, MAYBE TOP TWO. FLAVORS ARE INCREDIBLE!!! GET THIS

CLUTCH Cheddar, Swiss, Jack, Smoked Gouda
10

THIS WAS PRETTY NASTY, WAY TOO MUCH DAMN CHEESE. PROBABLY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STACK

MASTODON BBQ Sauce, Cheddar, Bacon, Frizzled Onions
10

PRETTY STRAIGHTFORWARD BUT ITS HARD TO FUCK UP A CLASSIC

LED ZEPPELIN Pulled Pork, Bacon, Cheddar, Pickles
11

I WAS LESS OF A FAN OF THIS, I THINK ZEPPELIN DESERVE BETTER, BUT ITS NOT TERRIBLE OR ANYTHING, LIKE THE CLUTCH

JUDAS PRIEST Bacon, Bleu Cheese Dressing with Apples, Walnuts, and dried cranberries
10

THIS WAS OUR DESERT BURGER TONIGHT. IMPECCABLE!!! A TOP FIVE BURGER FOR SURE. I NEVER WOULD HAVE EXPECTED THESE INGREDIENTS TO WORK TOGETHER AS WELL AS THEY DO

MOTORHEAD Goat Cheese, Kalamata Olives, Oregano, Tzatziki, Onion, Tomato
10

ANOTHER TOP FIVE, IF YOU LIKE GREEK FOOD, AS I DO, THEN U WILL LOVE THE MOTORHEAD!!!!

MAYHEM Sliced Jalapenos, Pancetta, Pepper Jack, Gardinera Mayo
10

I BARELY REMEMBER THIS, BUT NOT IN THAT GOOD 'BECAUSE IT ERASED MY BRAIN'-ALCOHOL RELATED WAY, MORE IN THAT SOLID BUT FORGETTABLE WAY

DARK THRONE Chipotle Peppers, Goat Cheese, Fresh Pico de Gallo
10

THIS IS AN AMAZING BURGER, IF U LIKE SPICE U HAVE TO GET THIS ONE. POSSIBLE TOP 3

GOBLIN COCK Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, ¼lb. Vienna Hot Dog, Tomatoes, Onion, Neon Green Relish, Sport Peppers, Pickles, Celery Salt Mustard
12

THIS IS PRETTY LOL BUT ALSO PRETTY ONE-NOTE GIMMICKY. I DON'T THINK I NEED TO EAT IT EVER AGAIN BUT IT WOULD BE WEIRD TO SAY ITS 'BAD' THAT IS KIND OF THE POINT

MINSK Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Brown Mustard
12

5/5 TASTE EXPLOSIONS!!! I LOVE A REUBEN AND IF YOU DO ALSO THEN GET THIS BURGER, THE PASTRAMI AND KRAUT ARE LOADED ON THIS SHIT. DELICIOUS

I MEANT DESSERT BURGER NOT DESERT BURGER LOL

omg they are named after metal bands, i never knew

mevlins burger w/prosciutto sounds like the best food in the world

Of course bacon and bleu cheese and fruit go together, they are basically my favorite pizza toppings.

SEE ALSO SALADS

oh man i would kill for a mastodon or a zeppelin right now. fuuuuuuck, pulled pork.

deej, this is good work, thank you for the information.

i am MOS DEF going to Kuma's when i'm in town in february. right now i'm aiming at the dark throne, the motorhead, or the melvins. previously i was going to get the iron maiden or the kuma burger.

http://chicagoburgerproject.blogspot.com/ i check this blog often because i like how they do.

i'm glad they liked Hot Chocolate, i still think about the burger i had at that place sometimes

johnny's on north ave in elmwood park is the best italian beef i've ever had.

Ha, my dad grew up in Elmwood Park, and I've heard my uncles talk reverently about Johnny's.

your dad is the best italian beef i've ever had

oh man i would kill for a mastodon or a zeppelin right now. fuuuuuuck, pulled pork.

-- chicago kevin, Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:23 PM (5 minutes ago) Bookmark Link

there is a sandwich called the Pig Destroyer that is just pulled pork

nom?

Katie and Jessie = bonded.

who is jessie?

please tell me you didn't misspell your own name

god you're picky.

I can't believe Minsk are already deserving of a burder.

FFs appearance on Chic-a-go-go is finally available on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTbC4m-7j2s

Is the awesome map available printed anywhere?

Of a "burger", christ I'm sleepy.

Ed: http://orkposters.com/chicago.html

Ta

I'm back again in december btw, anyone up for pre-christmas beers? I promise not to have sunstroke this time.

anyone up for pre-christmas beers?

pleased to meet you Ed.

I saw this ad on the subway today for a hospital with new, roomier MRI machines. It showed a big man about to go into it with his hands behind his head, straight relaxin'. It said they can accomodate people up to 550 pounds.

Fatties be MRIin'

Remind me why you're going to Peru. Ms. K has some conference there?

Dr. Ackbarbius

Yes. Basically she goes on 2-3 business trips a year, all of which are training sessions for R0t@r1@ns. Her division is responsible for the Southern U.S. and northern Latin America, but so far she's only gone to cities in the U.S.

I'm sure it will be an amazing trip, John!

I'm guessing that Morbs means that lesbians are unlikely to get accidentally pregnant. But that 1) assumes lesbians cannot bet pregnant as the result of rape; and 2) forgets that reproductive justice is about much, much more than just being able to terminate a pregnancy. It's also about the right of women, including lesbians, to access ART and adoption services, and to keep their children that they bore prior to coming out as a lesbian (which is how the majority children of lesbian mother's originated). So abortion is just but one element of a larger tapestry of reproductive rights in which lesbians have as much, if not more, legitimate interest.

I never got my cookie, so fuck all ya'll.

I would have given you one, but I prefer having you come back and pwn some n00bs.

Bah. I will still give you a cookie.

"Police credited a number of initiatives, including the targeting of gangs, guns and drugs and improved technology, for the more than 40-year low in homicides. "

Texting & Myspace!

improved train service to gary?

Also, Morbs, if your opposition to abortion is that aborting a fetus is equivalent to killing a living thing, I must ask what punishment you think is appropriate for a woman who gets an abortion.

In IL, the penalty for first degree murder ranges from 20 years to death.

Jenny, I recognize those issues re lesbians exist. Also, I think you meant "equivalent to killing a human," because an ant is a living thing and there is no penalty.

And I am not discussing my views on that issue on the Internet. It's like arguing about the sunrise.

...But that you immediately leapt to the conclusion that I am an abortion abolitionist is kinda significant in this context. See Citizen Ruth.

Having considered it and swept aside knee-jerk reactions, I would have to say that the decision of when when a pregnancy should or should not be kept (because of the fetus being a human or not) is a decision that the pregnant person has a right to decide far more than a legislator or *any other* party involved.

kill 'em all

new thread time y/n

This all reminds me--in the wake of the slew of Right-wing homos I've had the great luck to meet recently, I was chatting with a really nice 22 year old at the bar recently who told me that his greatest goal in moving to Chicago was to work at Planned Parenthood. I wanted to hug him and set up a fund for grad school for him.

xp- yes.

This thread should be aborted before it takes on a life of its own hahahhahaah.

Chicago: A Lovely So Real

So, legally speaking, we've got until February 27th.