When we lived in Chicago...

by domer.mq , Saturday, September 16, 2023, 06:33 (997 days ago) @ KGB

I absolutely could not stand April. Partly because everyone I was related to was on the east coast, enjoying a full blown spring, and everyone I was friends with in California had spent all winter posting pics of all their outdoor activities.

I spent one early April evening digging my Jeep Wrangler out of an ice pack at the O'Hare long term parking that would have made the planet Hoth green with envy.

I attended an opening day where it was so cold that my beer was getting colder as it sat.

Just a horrid time of year.

But man do I miss that town from May thru Christmas.

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OT: Chicago question - Jay, 2023-09-15, 08:17
- So many options! - Ben, 2023-09-15, 16:41
- This is an amazing thread - Greg, 2023-09-15, 14:38
  - Chicago is the best city in America - IrishGuard, 2023-09-15, 20:25
    - Something Freudian there. - Greg, 2023-09-16, 08:05
    - March to December? - Jeff (BGS), 2023-09-15, 20:33
      - Lol. - KGB, 2023-09-16, 05:44
        
        Yeah there’s no such thing as spring in Chicago - Jeremy (WeIsND), 2023-09-16, 08:08
        
        Spring is awful here too. Gotta go south for spring. - San Pedro, 2023-09-16, 06:47
        
        When we lived in Chicago... - domer.mq, 2023-09-16, 06:33
        
        The coldest game I went to as an ND student - KGB, 2023-09-16, 08:26
- Some more ... - Madtown, 2023-09-15, 12:17
  - Speaking of Gilt Bar, there is a donut shop that operates - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 13:56
    - How do they compare to Do Rite? - Domer99, 2023-09-15, 14:35
      - Love Do Rite. As far as Vault goes, I’ll say I’m generally - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 16:23
- Sure, here's three from me. - Tim, 2023-09-15, 11:48
  - I mean, the ranges are hard. - Joe, 2023-09-16, 15:05
  - O yeah, I went to Small Chevall near Wrigley. So good. - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 12:27
- I had three people tell me to go to Bavettes. - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 11:25
  - On my short list. Supposed to be great. - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 11:42
    - It is - Tim, 2023-09-15, 11:46
- Does the Continental serve food? Haven't been there since - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 11:23
  - damn. - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 11:45
  - Strollers and $800k condos over there now - Mike (bart), 2023-09-15, 11:26
    - is the Clipper still around? - Jay, 2023-09-15, 11:33
- Some, probably outdated, recommendations - Pat (Moco), 2023-09-15, 10:50
- Midrange Grant Achatz - Roister - MattG, 2023-09-15, 10:32
  - I was just there on Wednesday - great spot. - Jason93, 2023-09-15, 11:09
- Try Dooley's on Cermak over dare - Dylan, 2023-09-15, 09:49
- The good Bayless - IrishGuard, 2023-09-15, 09:44
  - Damn I was staying just around the corner from Twin Anchors - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 09:45
    - used to live around the corner - Jay, 2023-09-15, 11:27
      - Fuck! I wish Ida gone. I assume off to St. Michaels for - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 11:44
    - Famous for ribs, but the ambiance is the best bit - IrishGuard, 2023-09-15, 09:54
    - Great ribs. It wouldn't be "BBQ" for someone from Georgia. - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 09:48
      - I will be going there next time in Chi. I am an ambiance - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 11:19
        
        Baby back. - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 11:43
        
        I want mah baby back... - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 12:45
- Nookies in Lincoln Park/Old Town was good breakfast/brunch. - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 09:43
- I was just there and enjoyed Erie Street Cafe. Higher end - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 09:39
  - Erie Cafe is a very good spot. Excellent steaks and chops at - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 09:50
    - YEs, it felt low key whch I like. - Grantland, 2023-09-15, 11:22
- Not sure how many folks would agree - Domer99, 2023-09-15, 08:30
  - Is Tufano’s any good? - River, 2023-09-15, 09:12
    - It's good - IrishGuard, 2023-09-15, 09:41
      - Club Lago on Orleans to save you a trip to Little Italy - irishoutsider, 2023-09-15, 14:14
      - Gonna be there Sun after OSU game for the day - River, 2023-09-15, 10:45
      - I really don't know what the great Italian restaurants are - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 09:52
        
        Isn’t Tufano’s a hole in the wall in Little Italy? - Jack, 2023-09-15, 14:41
        
        Vinci on Halsted was always pretty good - Jay, 2023-09-15, 11:26
        
        La Scarola on Grand - Mike (bart), 2023-09-15, 13:28
  - is North Pond still pretty good? - Jay, 2023-09-15, 08:49
    - Location and ambience, great. Food, meh - Joe, 2023-09-15, 12:38
    - Yes. Michelin starred now, in fact - MattG, 2023-09-15, 10:29
  - Gibson's over Chicago Cut. Purple Pig for midrange. - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 08:43
    - People love the new Smoque Steak - Mike (bart), 2023-09-15, 09:37
    - That's probably right. I've been hitting up Gibsons Italia. - Domer99, 2023-09-15, 09:16
      - Great setting. I love the old school vibe of the original, - BillyGoat, 2023-09-15, 09:19
  - I would agree. - Joe, 2023-09-15, 08:40
- Chicago Line Cruises - owned by ND Alum Terry Johnson - Mike (bart), 2023-09-15, 08:23
  - thanks! is this the website for the boat company - Jay, 2023-09-15, 08:28
    - Bad luck. Just called they're on it - Mike (bart), 2023-09-15, 08:47
    - We've usually done this one - Domer99, 2023-09-15, 08:41
      - Did this one last fall. Had a blast. - NDinVA, 2023-09-15, 12:09

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When we lived in Chicago...