Category: Late night eats

• Winning Streak Ends, But I Get Why

  

  My longtime buddy D-Mac brought me to the Bulls game Monday night.  He splits season tickets with two others guys.  Dan mentioned the dwindling number of loyal Bulls fans in his social circle, so he was pleased I jumped at the opportunity.   I even wore my Bulls socks and D Rose 1 Adidas.    …

  greesechicago

  February 26, 2019

  Bulls, Chicago, CTA, Fries, Late night eats, Neighborhoods, Polish

• When Crazy Eyes Are Smiling

  

  When Matty D & I ventured out to the Bulls game on a frigid Friday night a couple weeks ago, I had no idea it would be the last time I saw Bobby Portis in red.  Actually, to be accurate, the Bulls were wearing those sweet city edition black uniforms.  Matt got fucked by a…

  greesechicago

  February 8, 2019

  Alcohol, Bars, Beer, Bulls, Chicago, Drinks, Late night eats, Mexican, Music, Neighborhoods

• Taco (& Burrito) Tuesday – Arturo’s

  

  Arturo’s has been a dependable part of my life for a decade or more.  It’s there for you – on the corner of Western & Armitage – any time of the day or night.  If you show up at 4am on Christmas morning, a friendly waitress is there to take your order.  If you want…

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  February 5, 2019

  Burritos, Chicago, Chicken, Hot Sauce, Late night eats, Mexican, Neighborhoods, Restaurants, Tacos

• Thirsty Thursday – Wicker Park’s Big Star

  Big Star is the Goliath of Wicker Park – and there’s no David in sight to take it’s place.  I was in there again last night to drain a few Lone Stars.  I got hooked on the Texas equivalent of Old Style during a summer trip to Austin. Even on a Wednesday in the middle…

  greesechicago

  January 17, 2019

  Alcohol, Bars, Beer, Chicago, Drinks, Fish/Seafood, Hot Sauce, Late night eats, Mexican, Music, Neighborhoods, Pork, Restaurants, Tacos

• Taco Tuesday – Tony’s Burritos in Roscoe Village

  We used to play fall ball at Hamlin Park and retire to Four Treys for postgame drinks.  Four Treys is not only a willing 16-inch softball team sponsor, it’s also a classic Chicago bar. Our team, Bud Rose, isn’t always in the running for the championship.  After one dispiriting loss, we were tipping back some…

  greesechicago

  January 15, 2019

  Appetizers, Bars, Burgers, Burritos, Chicago, CTA, Fast Food/Chains, Games, Late night eats, Mexican, Neighborhoods, Pop, Restaurants, Tacos

• Taco Tuesday – Coyotes in Pilsen

  

  Pilsen offers a plethora of great taco spots.  Like how I’m writing like El Guapo?  Coyotes is on 18th street I think.  TBH I was pretty f’d up the night/morning I went there at like 3am.  I remember lying down in the Uber, much to the chagrin, I’m sure, of my Ubermates.  It was back…

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  January 8, 2019

  Alcohol, Burritos, Chicago, Hot Sauce, Late night eats, Mexican, Neighborhoods, Tacos

• Irish Hockey New Year

  

  South Bend was the ideal place to say farewell to 2018 and ring in 2019.  I picked up my Boston cousin Pat & his wife Erica and my sister Meg on NYE and we got on the road around 2.  Hit a little traffic leaving the city and the navigator (Meg) fell asleep, literally.  I…

  greesechicago

  January 3, 2019

  Alcohol, Bars, Beer, Blackhawks, Bratwurst, Burgers, Cheese, Chicago, Drinks, Fries, Grilling out, Indiana, Late night eats, Music, NCAA, Notre Dame, Pizza, Restaurants, Sauces/Condiments, Tailgating

• Late Night Burrito: El Faro in Summit

  The burrito of my youth. I don’t get there as often as I used to, but unlike many fond memories, the reality holds up to the nostalgia. The pile of meat on the griddle greets you as you wait to order: The smell of steak is in the air. The burritos are enormous: Help yourself…

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  December 2, 2018

  Burritos, Chicago, Late night eats, Mexican, Neighborhoods, Sauces/Condiments, Suburbs

• Monday Munchies: Shell Station Stop

  I go to the Shell Station right off 90/94 on Armitage.  They carry my favorite ice cream snack: Good Humor chocolate chip cookie sandwiches.  The key to the Good Humor ones versus, say, Mrs. Fields or something is the ring of chocolate chips around the outside of the ice cream.  A radio show listener heard…

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  November 26, 2018

  Chicago, Desserts, Drinks, Grocery, Late night eats, Neighborhoods, Pop, Sandwiches, Snacks/Sides

• TBT: Say Thanks for Having Me – Send Portillo’s Italian Beef

  

  Back in 2016, work offered to send me to Los Angeles to cover the Cubs and Dodgers in the NLCS.  The radio station secured my press credentials for Dodger Stadium access.  But it was last minute, so all the hotels were booked or ridiculously expensive.  Radio doesn’t do pricey.  I placed a call to my…

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  November 15, 2018

  Beer, Big Ten, Breakfast, Burgers, Chicago, Cubs, Desserts, Fries, giardiniera, Home Cooking, Illini, Italian, Italian Beef, Late night eats, Sandwiches