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If this is the same as the BCW at High Dive (they have the same owner), it is indeed the best one I've had.

I actually think he did much better during his All-Star round than his first time out. I was rooting for him.

I tend to agree about all the fake meats, but I can't help keep a box of those Morningstar Farm "Sausage" Patties in my freezer to add to a quick breakfast sandwich if I'm in a rush. I love 'em and I'm pretty sure they would survive a nuclear winter.

I haven't tried Hop Slayer but after really detesting all of Wild Onion's beers I've tried I am not inclined to seek it out even with such a glowing review of it. Interesting note on the Gubna. I've recently come to the conclusion that I don't think I enjoy Summit hops precisely because of the garlic/onion aroma and flavor (a recent batch of pale ale I brewed with Summit lead me to this conclusion). This unpleasantness does seem to fade over time though.

Personally, I can't wait until Bell's brings their cans to market. Two Hearted while camping (or at the beach or at summer street festivals)? YES PLEASE!

Ah, the place affectionately known around the Board as "Prison Chicken".

Los Comanches was the brand I was trying to remember in your Talk thread a couple weeks ago. I alternate between those and El Milagro depending on which seem more fresh.

Definitely worth a walk across the Loop for their Cubano.

Arami on Chicago Ave has great ramen.

I was wondering when this place would pop up here. What do you think of the prices, Daniel?

I really, really wanted to like this place due to the lack of decent pizza in my hood. I lived near by, saw it being built and was excited to try it. The crust is pretty good and I enjoyed the sausage despite not being a huge fan of the "crumbled" style, however, I find the value of what you get to be severely lacking. I ordered their "large" which is a 16" pie with sausage and red onion for carry out. My total ended up being $28. Their 12" "garden" pizza is $20 and the taco pizza you lauded starts at $22 for a 12"! Huh? The premium pricing here does not make a whole lot of sense. These are not artisan pies by any stretch.

You won't find it outside of Wisconsin, but I've been enjoying New Glarus Black Top for the last couple weeks. Might be the most well balanced black IPA I've had so far.

While their sandwiches are not the greatest, the Jimmy John's brand salt and vinegar chips are fucking amazing. Pretty sure you can only buy them at the restaurant though.

It has been somewhat painful to see Intelligentsia go so upscale with prices rising to match. Still...they make some fucking amazing coffee and I am in their location on Dearborn and Jackson every day for my afternoon cup.