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Category Archives: chains
Uncle Julio's Hacienda
Damn, that Uncle Julio’s Hacienda on North and Clybourn is a chain. I guess it always felt like one a little, but I tried not to believe it. How could you tell? I think it’s pretty decent Tex-Mex and it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Lincoln Park, chains, tex-mex
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Potbelly Sandwich Works
We here at Tasty Chicago always have a bias towards Chicago-based chains when venturing into the land of fast food. If I want a fast, hearty breakfast, nothing beats the sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich at Potbelly Sandwich Works. … Continue reading
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McDonald's-Cinnamon Melts
It’s gotta be tough to be a food snob. I could not imagine living with the idea that I’m too good for a fine dessert like the Cinnamon Melts at McD’s. For $1.59, I had to try them. Of course, … Continue reading
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Mon Ami Gabi
I remember when my wife went through her “food enlightenment” about a decade ago. The first manifestation of her enlightenment was a desire to eat French food. That was kind of shocking to a burgers and pizza guy like myself. … Continue reading
Posted in French, Lincoln Park, chains
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McDonald's
One of my favorite McDonald’s is in Oak Brook, right across from the world headquarters and within spittin’ distance of Hamburger University. It has everything; outdoor dining in the summer, free wifi, a coffee shop (McCafe), flat screens, a mezzanine, … Continue reading
Pockets
C’mon, let’s take this thing national baby! Are you with me? The whole country should have the benefit of a Pockets Pocket. You have to be a little more than discouraged that we let Potbelly Sandwich Works get out of … Continue reading
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