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None around me do unfortunately. I'm pretty sure the one I normally buy tortillas from just uses maseca
I'll probably start with a good brand of masa harina and eventually cop a hand mill for the real deal
None around me do unfortunately. I'm pretty sure the one I normally buy tortillas from just uses maseca
I'll probably start with a good brand of masa harina and eventually cop a hand mill for the real deal
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#welp
Looks like that's our whole Saturday morning and Sunday all day.
Many thanks, my friend.
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Noted.darthska
I forgot to add Buckingham Fountain- 301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605. It's a beautiful water fountain in the center of Grant Park. Built in 1927 & donated to the city by philanthropist Kate S. Buckingham, it is one of the largest fountains in the world. Very very beautiful to look at & take pictures of
BP Pedestrian Bridge- BP Pedestrian Bridge, Chicago, IL 60601. Kool little footbridge that when you walk on it reduces the surrounding noise around you. Basically creates an acoustic barrier from the traffic noise from the adjacent Columbus Drive. The views are phenomenal here
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Anytime, brother. Is it your first time in ChiTown? Chicago is such a lovely city, man. It's always always a good time. I forgot to add the Pequod's address so here it is- 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614. Their portions are huge so if you're a small group a small or medium pie should suffice. Just be super patient because you will wait an hour +. They get packed as soon as they open their doors. Staff is friendly and do try to accomodate patrons as best as possible but fall slow on service because of the insane rush but they're very friendly with typical Midwest polite personalities.#welp
Looks like that's our whole Saturday morning and Sunday all day.
Many thanks, my friend.
Also, since you'll be going in November make sure you pack some hoodies & warm clothes(jacket if you're the type to feel cold easily)...it's the Midwest so the temps can drop fast with bipolar weather. Also, if you can squeeze it in checkout the Starbucks Reserve Roastery- 646 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. It's 1 of 3 or 1 of 4 Starbucks Reserves in the US. I went to the one here in NYC couple of years ago & I have to say it was pretty neat with a lot of cool merch for sale.
Also, towards the end of the River tour you'll see the abandoned building they used to shoot The Dark Knight opening bank robbery scene. Keep an eye out for it. In plainview it's just an old post office but if you are blessed with a knowledgeable tour guide they'll point it out to you. This is the building
This is the scene
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Yeah I’ll just let zmaq take it from here 
Look like he got you covered
Look like he got you covered
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Yep.
Moved to Illinois in 2012, bought a house in 2021... but I'm talking about southern Illinois, 6 hours driving from Chicago.
So yeah, never been.
If we want to go to a big city to go do something, STL is an hour and a 1/2 away, and Nashville and Memphis are 3 hours away.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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towards the end of the River tour you'll see the abandoned building they used to shoot The Dark Knight opening bank robbery scene. Keep an eye out for it. In plainview it's just an old post office but if you are blessed with a knowledgeable tour guide they'll point it out to you. This is the building
This is the scene
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If you want tavern tho I’ll drop two I grew up on that are very renowned
Vito and nicks in Ashburn
Palermo’s of 95th in oak lawn
Vito and nicks in Ashburn
Palermo’s of 95th in oak lawn
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Usually not one for fufu dinners but traveling for work and got to eat nice on company dime..
Jalapeño poppers, filled with jalapeño infused aged cheddar, topped with wagyu prosciutto (I think), truffles, and a truffle aioli sauce.
Wagyu burger with an onion jam and some sort of fancy aged cheese
Some sort of smore chocolate slice. Graham cracker crust. Toasted marshmallow topping. Side of rocky road ice cream.
I was very out of my element, much prefer RR.
Jalapeño poppers, filled with jalapeño infused aged cheddar, topped with wagyu prosciutto (I think), truffles, and a truffle aioli sauce.
Wagyu burger with an onion jam and some sort of fancy aged cheese
Some sort of smore chocolate slice. Graham cracker crust. Toasted marshmallow topping. Side of rocky road ice cream.
I was very out of my element, much prefer RR.
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This place had “experiences”, and I don’t usually care for an expensive dish with truffle and 4 little marble sized poppers.
They told us they had oysters, “east coast oysters or west coast oysters. Whichever you prefer.”
Fufu.
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Tres leches crumbl cake
Panda Express - steak and chow mien
New kitchen toy
Panda Express - steak and chow mien
New kitchen toy
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Anytime, brother. Is it your first time in ChiTown? Chicago is such a lovely city, man. It's always always a good time. I forgot to add the Pequod's address so here it is- 2207 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614. Their portions are huge so if you're a small group a small or medium pie should suffice. Just be super patient because you will wait an hour +. They get packed as soon as they open their doors. Staff is friendly and do try to accomodate patrons as best as possible but fall slow on service because of the insane rush but they're very friendly with typical Midwest polite personalities.
Also, since you'll be going in November make sure you pack some hoodies & warm clothes(jacket if you're the type to feel cold easily)...it's the Midwest so the temps can drop fast with bipolar weather. Also, if you can squeeze it in checkout the Starbucks Reserve Roastery- 646 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. It's 1 of 3 or 1 of 4 Starbucks Reserves in the US. I went to the one here in NYC couple of years ago & I have to say it was pretty neat with a lot of cool merch for sale.
Also, towards the end of the River tour you'll see the abandoned building they used to shoot The Dark Knight opening bank robbery scene. Keep an eye out for it. In plainview it's just an old post office but if you are blessed with a knowledgeable tour guide they'll point it out to you. This is the building
This is the scene
my favorite opening scene of all time.
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I can’t get behind pequods man
Went 3 times with an open mind
Texture was great, but had 0 flavor, as bland as it gets
Went 3 times with an open mind
Texture was great, but had 0 flavor, as bland as it gets
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Never gets old. The music in the background is so perfect 
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Ghanaian co-worker brought some of these back from her trip home over the summer.
These are some damn good Plantain chips man. Great density like the Trader Joe's versions.
Judi Foods Plantain Chips- Unripe, Salted Plantain Chips, Organic Chips, Crispy Exotic Chips, 7.05 Ounce (Pack of 3)
These are some damn good Plantain chips man. Great density like the Trader Joe's versions.
Judi Foods Plantain Chips- Unripe, Salted Plantain Chips, Organic Chips, Crispy Exotic Chips, 7.05 Ounce (Pack of 3)
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You got a terrible crumbl location. Looks nothing like the demo.Tres leches crumbl cake
Panda Express - steak and chow mien
New kitchen toy
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Ocean City
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Nah that’s 100% customer error. I had it in the car for a minute before getting home (ac was at full blast). When I walked in I saw them putting them together, spot on to as advertised.
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Family and are thinking about moving to Maryland. How is the food scene and quality of life. Our boys are homeschooled so that’s one less thing to worry about.
I keep seeing Silver Spring pop up.
I keep seeing Silver Spring pop up.
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Food is trash in the dmv. Godspeed
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Tbh I need a slight detox from basically all food and alcohol after the last week, except I have a ton going on this month, so that’s absolutely not happeningThe frailboyz ain’t gonna like this one neither
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