Category Archives: Lincoln Park

Chicago Red Hots (Home Depot Vestibule)

The other day, I had to cut a hole in some wood. No big deal really. I just needed to plug in my Mac in the new office space, which necessitated a small hole in the back of a shelving … Continue reading

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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

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Tavish

Come with me. We’re going to the pinnacle of Mount Burger (fictional place that exists only in my head where every burger is perfectly done and you can have them for three meals a day without feeling any ill health … 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

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Pequod's Pizza

The folks at Pequod’s Pizza, 2207 N. Clybourn, make a quality, distinctive pie in a cool atmosphere; especially now that they’ve finished the interior renovation. Above is a live shot of me reheating the pan pizza the day after ($9.95 … Continue reading

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