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Ashok Selvam

2 months

Well. At least the DNC will give the United Center and Chicago an event with actual consequences because the Bulls and Hawks haven’t in years.

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

1 year

Chicago kids don't have third places. The diners are gone, staff at other restaurants don't want to serve minors b/c they can't booze and inflate check totals. Not even small parks. Check out the dog owners who let Fido go to town without conscience.

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6 years

@MichaelSkolnik @GovRauner It cracks me up to hear police and politicians talk about “public safety” as their No. 1 priority when they failed so hard to address gun violence in the first place.

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1 year

Logan Square farmers market is getting some competition from Lincoln Park in terms horniest farmers market.

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3 years

While we’re at it, move Lollapalooza to Arlington Heights, too.

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2 months

Revival Food Hall is closing after eight years in the Loop. Foot traffic hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic levels and it seems food halls aren’t the answer as incubators for new chefs. Sad news.

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1 year

Arcades used to be third places. Basketball courts used to be third places. Adults wiped them out because they couldn't be bothered.

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2 years

I loathe the words “better than takeout” in recipes, especially international ones. The implication is once you think you’ve mastered the flavors you can discard the people and cultures behind them.

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1 year

A group chat isn't a substitute for a third place.

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1 year

Malls used to be third places. The Plaza. Brickyard. Sigh.

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

It’s been three years since Quenchers closed. There are parents inside that pediatrics office that have no idea what’s taken place between those walls.

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

NOT SO STICKY. #WhiteSox

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@Shokdiesel

2 years

This is how @whitesox fans feel right now. His first #OpeningDay

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

4 years

Some personal news: This week marked my first *official* week as editor of @eaterchicago . Sorry. I’m not going away. I drank a smoothie to celebrate; it may or may not have contained malort.

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2 years

Well. My day has started off weird right outside my door. @WGNNews @PaulKonrad @pattomasulo @TheWienerCircle

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

4 years

Guthries Tavern is closed for good this one hurts.

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4 months

FYI LeBron is at Au Cheval in West Loop. I wonder if he is going to complain about the service charge because he has never met a charge call he didn’t like.

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2 years

Really kind of hilarious to see Yankee fans defend their guy Josh Donaldson who’s played a grand total of 36 games for the club. Being loyal and standing up for laundry is one thing, but I am not sure the laundry they are standing up for has pinstripes…

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1 year

Can I petition Chicago media to never use "family-owned restaurant" in a headline ever again? Lettuce Entertain You is family owned. Lou Malnatti's is family owned. The phrase has lost a little bit of its cachet, don't you think?

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2 years

I knew they would break his heart. But didn’t know the @whitesox would do it less than four months in. There is plenty of crying in baseball. 💔

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2 years

If Croatia comes through Tuesday, Chicago will get the cevapi map I have been wanting to do for years.

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

Some breaking personal news: We are acquiring a lil’ slugger ✅ The kulcha is baking in the tandoor ✅ Baby Boy Selvam Coming Soon 👶🏽 Oh… and the #whitesox in five!

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3 years

My city is better than yours.

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

If it weren’t for Ald. Tom Tunney, Chicago would have many, many more taco trucks on every corner.

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2 years

Scoop: season two is moving to Arlington Heights. #BearDown

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2 years

Bryce Harper is the type of player that could really help the White Sox if he ever were made available.

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

3 years

So... My wife and I both had COVID-19, likely the delta. My wife still has a cough, but feeling better after a few weeks. Bad news for my enemies, I'm more or less healed; vax deflected serious symptoms (which is what a high-quality product does). No excuses: Get those shots.

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@Shokdiesel

2 years

Chicago Sky 2021 Champs, tho.

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2 years

It's been over 20 years since Chicago pro sports teams were as collectively bad as they are right now (in terms of season winning percentages)

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4 months

At Club Foot @ 2002, saw the band Bush. Albini entered & Gavin Rossdale yelled "You bloody champion" & hugged him. After layoffs, Albini donated to the @vox_union GoFundMe. I interviewed about diners. The last thing he said to me? "Fuck Mike Clevinger" What a bloody champion.

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Ashok Selvam

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2 years

@N7IRL @GailSimone Doom believes in adequate pay that doesn’t have to be subsidized by an unjust system of tipping. Employees who serve Doom deserve health care and full benefits. 😂

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Ashok Selvam

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4 years

Guess a version of the DoorDash/Sesame St. ad featured the Count counting restaurant fees, but they cut him out.

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

9 years

I commend the Bulls for giving me this familiar Sunday feeling of watching a Bears game. Well done.

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

4 years

So Paulina Meat Market is upgrading its website next week for online ordering. Welcome to the future:

Welcome to Paulina Market!

Paulina Market is committed to quality. We source only the best-quality fresh meat and poultry that's available to the market.

www.paulinamarket.com

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@Shokdiesel

1 year

@pantagrapher

A Covert Culinary Operation Is Bringing Late-Night Dining Back With a Vengeance

Warlord in Avondale is creating the type of restaurant buzz the city hasn’t seen since before the pandemic.

chicago.eater.com

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

3 years

I don’t know why I woke up early today. But then checked my phone and had to call my mom telling her third sibling had died from COVID-19 over in India. Uncle was supposedly recovering... check in on your Indian friends, folks. Be excellent to each other...

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@Shokdiesel

1 year

Chicago strikes first! Damarr Brown of Virtue is a @beardfoundation winner. Virtue is now a two-time winner after Erick Williams won last year. Hyde Park is going to be lit. #JBF2023

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@Shokdiesel

22 days

Writing the “Where Tim Walz can Avoid Spicy Foods in Chicago at the DNC” map.

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

11 months

It’s done. Chicago abolishes the tipped minimum wage 36-10.

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

4 years

The line at Cafe Marie-Jeanne as folks wave goodbye to the beloved restaurant that is closing Monday.

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

3 years

Well here’s some good news about Logan Square’s Owen & Engine, a beloved restaurant closed since last year: owner Bo Fowler is on the comeback trail and assembling her staff to reopen. Nothing immediate, but good news for those who thought it a COVID goner.

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

“I tried watching a NY Knicks game once at MSG, and was not impressed” 🙄

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

There it is: Lightfoot announces restaurant and bar vaccine mandate for Chicago or anywhere the serves food and drink starting Jan. 3. Grocery stores exempt. Pick up and go (coffee shops) don’t apply, but if you linger: yes

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

4 years

Gold Star has a new patio in the same space old patrons would stand and ponder making their bad decisions after last call. How rude.

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

3 years

This is pretty cool!

Chicago History ™️

@Chicago_History

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#ChicagoHistory from the ground up: The construction of @Superdawg in 1948 ~ #Chicago Devon Ave. & Milwaukee http://t.co/jPdIJ491iR

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

1 year

You never forget your first time

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

3 years

Oh, hi. Hope your Sunday Yoga classes are booked. My uncle has COVID and is in search of an oxygen cylinder in India. Namaste. 🙏🏽 Give that feeling back.

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@Shokdiesel

2 years

Just got off the phone with the Zucchero siblings and talked about their father. The story has been updated, but I'm going to need another story to include all the anecdotes they graciously shared with me:

Eater Chicago

@eaterchicago

2 years

Joseph "Joe" Zucchero, the founder of Mr. Beef, the Chicago Italian beef stand that inspired "The Bear," has died

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

@chicagobars I saw the Nazi Vax Enforcers at the Fireside in ‘94. Logan Square was different then. There was a lot of Zima.

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

So, it finally happened in my lifetime. The @NHLBlackhawks actually committed to an Indian.

Second City Hockey

@2ndCityHockey

3 years

The #Blackhawks have their first signing of the day, giving a two-year contract to former #Oilers forward Jujhar Khaira

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3 years

Dear Chicago: Open up your windows today and turn off the A/C.

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

I don’t think I have ever seen a traffic light do this.

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

I tracked this story for five years. I am Captain Ahab.

Eater Chicago

@eaterchicago

4 years

After five years of lawsuits and neighbor complaints, Bottled Blonde is closed, for good this time, in River North

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@Shokdiesel

6 years

Someone just searched our site for "how to eat cheap at alinea chicago.” I want to create fan fiction surrounding this query. Who is this person? What’s their motivation? I’m intrigued.

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@Shokdiesel

1 year

Chicago zoning laws, from bathroom requirements to "parking for" food trucks, have really hindered fun (and affordable) ways to feed its residents.

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@BenUstick

1 year

There are only two aspects of living in Chicago that I feel like we lose to New York. One. The bodega bacon egg and cheese sandwich ubiquity. Chicago has failed there. Two. The vibrant 24 hour a day NYC restaurant culture. The 2am-6am eating options in this city are sparse.

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2 years

I might as well take a shot of malort right now to balance everything.

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@Shokdiesel

4 months

Might I offer our services at @eaterchicago , @Reese10Angel ? Hey, @chicagosky , I know a lifelong fan who would love to help your rookies out!

Angel Reese

@Reese10Angel

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I’m such a foodie so lmk all the good food spots in Chicago!! 😭💖

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2 years

The fear to strike does not exist at the @vox_union dojo

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

Finally! Owen & Engine’s Bo Fowler tells me her Logan Square gastropub will reopen this week for the first time since the pandemic began. Official reopen Friday, but there might be some burgers served before….

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

@jasonbenetti Mateen Cleaves beating Cuse in the 2000 tourney.

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@Shokdiesel

2 years

It’s funny how many folks are piling on the Black owner of a gourmet hot dog stand for charging $12 for a dog and discounting his experiences. This is the city that embraced Hot Doug’s.

The Hot Dog Box Will Pack Up in Portage Park

After 11 months on the North Side, the shop’s owner questions if the area’s ready for "diversity and inclusion"

chicago.eater.com

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@Shokdiesel

1 year

@RexChapman Violated the principle of stupidity. Block!

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

Usually this is the best time of year in Chicago. Ohio has gone back home for the holidays. The @MetroChicago or Riv have amazing shows that feel like a high school reunion. Hoping we can get back to that. 👊🏾

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Ashok Selvam

@Shokdiesel

4 years

We’re trying something new, translating our first story into Spanish at Eater Chicago. Since Spanish speakers represent such a large number of restaurant workers, we want to make sure this information is seen. Please RT and tag any handles that can help make that happen!

Eater Chicago

@eaterchicago

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Una organización quiere ayudar a trabajadores en Chicago de la industria de comida que perdieron sus trabajos obtener dinero para sobrevivir la pandemia

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5 years

And there it is folks. No new Eater Chicago stories today. This wasn't an easy choice, and I'm doing what I can to not check emails, check-in with sources, etc.. We love what we do. But we need to see a fair contract. We'll be back when that happens.

Vox Media Union

@vox_union

5 years

Today‘s our last scheduled day of bargaining. @voxmediainc is still apart from us on: - competitive wage scales - strong guaranteed raises - better severance - subcontracting work We’ve decided we’re not showing up to work today until we resolve these issues.

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@tanzinavega Inflating DEI interview numbers for internal audits, pushing internal candidates to work longer hours to prove they are worthy of the promotion while stringing them along. You know, all ace management tactics.

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@Shokdiesel

2 years

Whenever we write about pizza, we usually piss someone off in Chicago. But I think I may have received the best email:

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

The @whitesox & @Cubs should right now be working with Chicago restaurants on a “home fan kit” with food, drink, and merchandise. And they should go beyond their food sponsors. Throw in a program and scorecard. Maybe some Cracker Jack.

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1 year

This man has a QR CODE for women to stay in touch.

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@Shokdiesel

5 years

@WritersofColor We’re looking for freelance pitches at @eaterchicago from features to daily news. Read our pitch guide and get a hold of me or hit up the emails in the link. Chicago South and West side stories, especially

How to Pitch Stories to Eater Chicago

Freelancers looking to pitch to Eater’s Chicago-based city site should start here

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10 years

The @chicagobulls with Derrick Rose are like Super Mario Bros. & getting the invincibility star, not knowing when it wears off.

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

The hits keep on coming. After nearly a decade, Farmhouse is closed in River North.

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

It felt good to drive to downtown last night and to be stopped at a police checkpoint where they asked me where I was going. Felt really good.

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

I was a little tired on a Friday afternoon, but now I feel energized!

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@Shokdiesel

1 year

@soxmachine_josh Eh. Folks wanted Robert off the team after he couldn’t hustle, too. Guy is exhausted. Seattle kicked their asses and the team is rudderless and fired a bunch of folks. Not going to read too much into Eloy’s answer today.

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@Shokdiesel

1 year

This license plate will rarely go out of style for @whitesox fans. Real foresight here.

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@Shokdiesel

2 years

This column by @Wesley_Morris is so delicately and passionately put together. It reminds me of dozens of experiences I've had in "fancyland" and it's well worth a read

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

Did you know Claudio Velez, the Tamale Guy, worked at Handy Andy when he first arrived in America? Read his story before he opens his restaurant tomorrow:

Eater Chicago

@eaterchicago

4 years

Chicago’s legendary Tamale Guy — Claudio Velez — speaks about his new restaurant opening Thursday, his immigrant story, and the West Loop complaints that led to a cease-and-desist letter from the city

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

And the fly would grow up

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4 years

I want to read less about cancel culture and more about carnitas culture.

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

Just heard news that Brian Mita, chef at Izakaya Mita has died after battling cancer. Heartbreaking.

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

My sister asked for help finding a wedding venue near the water. IDK why she is mad at my suggestion and stopped texting me.

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@Shokdiesel

2 years

Happy International Left Handers Day. This isn’t much of a declaration to celebrate but as a reminder that we are out there and the uprising will happen soon. And you will be looking the wrong way.

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10 months

Visiting my family in India for a wedding. Guess what the wedding present was? A taste of home. @JeppsonsMalort

JB Pritzker

@JBPritzker

10 months

Malort is one of Chicago’s finest beverages.

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3 years

A lot of people are going to be hurting in ways you don’t understand beause of that court decision. Try to show some compassion; today is going to be hard for a ton of people.

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3 years

Hope I don’t get caught speeding going past 45 MPH on DuSable Drive; it’s 11:52 and I need to buy some Zima before curfew.

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@Shokdiesel

1 year

Winning. #jbf Kasama. @beardfoundation

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

You know what sucks?…your aunt has a stroke — you think; you’re unsure. She’s paralyzed and can’t talk. Hospitals won’t admit her for fear of COVID, and she dies three days later. This happened in India. Welcome to 2020. Listen to doctors and wear a mask, you ingrates.

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1 year

@jemelehill Dude needs to stop embarrassing brown people.

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1 year

The air quality warning is no joke. My kid slept for 12 hours and has a scratchy throat. I'm lethargic and my throat hurts, too. Take care of yourselves, Chicago.

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@Shokdiesel

1 year

Chicago rush hour traffic patterns of late are insane. With construction on the Kennedy, folks forgetting how to drive during COVID, and summer construction season starting, it’s been a cocktail for mayhem.

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5 years

It took a while, these things always take longer than you think, but today I can share that I did a journalism.

Eater Chicago

@eaterchicago

5 years

Multiple women have accused the ex-manager of Cochon Volant in downtown Chicago of physical violence; former employees allege that he also created a toxic work culture

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

Someone left a pretty remarkable memorial in front of Jeri’s Grill. Very apropos.

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@Shokdiesel

2 years

@SoxMach_pnoles They're going to throw in some churros, tho.

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@Shokdiesel

3 years

“I am inevitable.”

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@Shokdiesel

2 years

@chicagobars @eaterchicago We only do stories about Wendy’s solariums. Sorry. #SuperBar4eva

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@Shokdiesel

4 years

"773-Bitches" might go down with 588-2300 in Chicago.

The Wieners Circle

@TheWienerCircle

4 years

We’ve been serving up justice for 37 years. And now with Facetime & Curbside Abuse, you can get your ass charred from a safe distance & relish your free speech (while it lasts). All sales now support both Chicago Black Owned Restaurant Relief @blackpeopleats + Chicago C19 Fund.

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6 years

Just called a barbecue spot to find out menu info and asked about the wood they use to smoke their meats. Answer: “What kind of wood? The kind from the tree.” My job is a gift.

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3 years

Wouldn’t it be great if all those culture vulturing American yoga studios would give a shit about COVID in India?

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