Category: Polish
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Ditka Zooms w/ Da Bears Super Fans
Ditka popped on a Zoom with Carl and the Swerski brothers to support Illinois first responders. Great to see Da Coach seems to be doing well
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Sometimes Onion Rings are ideal side
Art Jr.’s is a little dog stand on Armitage and Western. It used to be Sam’s Red Hots. Sam’s shut down and Arturo’s Tacos took over its across-the-street neighbor. The chili dogs are nice and I’ve come to really appreciate their Maxwell Street Polish. So, even though there’s onions on the Polish, the onion rings…
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Kielbasa & Amateur Body Art in Jefferson Park
I draw on my bicep with a sharpie at the Ed Paschke Art Center:
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ChiPOD Podcast: Sipping on Paschke Polish Pilsner
Listen here: https://chipod.libsyn.com/website/good-in-chicago-ed-paschke-art-center-in-jefferson-park
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Ditka Polish Sausage and the Old Town Art Fair
Grilled up some Ditka’s hot polish sausages and Wahlburgers at my cousin’s while pregaming for Old Town Art Fair with vodka lemonades. Made with Lemonade-flavored vodka. Mixed in a couple of New Glarus Two Women Lagers. My cousin Sean brings a supply back every time he goes home to Milwaukee. First time I tried…
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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. …
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Weiner Wednesday: America’s Dog & Burger at Navy Pier
I never heard of this place before. But apparently it was founded at Navy Pier by 2 brothers, who went around and gathered famous dog recipes from around the country: I tried the Maxwell Street Polish. It being navy Pier, the place lacks authenticity. You’re getting served by college kids who could just as…
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Super Fans Make Light of Gov-Elect J.B. Pritzker’s Weight
Robert Smigel and George Wendt hit on a number of local topics during a hilarious and topical sketch at Navy Pier as part of the celebration of Illinois’ 200th birthday. Governor-Elect J.B. Pritzker (pictured below w/ his wife & Sec. of State Jesse White) is a man who’s clearly enjoys a meal…and Da Super Fans…
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Weekend Day Drinking: Okocim O.K. Beer
My brother-in-law’s father, Walter, introduced me to Okocim O.K. Beer out of Poland, from where he hails. Once I cracked into it, I kept going back to the beer fridge for more. Plenty of places to find it in the Chicagoland area: https://www.beermenus.com/beers/2402-okocim-o-k-beer
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Weiner Wednesday Home Base: Vienna Beef Factory
The epicenter of the hot dog universe. At the new & improved Elston/Damen/Fullerton former nightmare intersection, the Vienna Beef Factory offers tours on the weekend. The cafe serves Vienna workers as well as neighborhood guys like me and anyone who’s willing to drive somewhere to get the real deal Chicago dog. Do you go there? …
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