FIB War Room

[thewimperoo]

Grab a sandwich and pickles from Bridgman Meat Market to bring in with you at Transient. It's just down the street.

https://www.facebook.com/Bridgman-Premier-Meat-Market-108069955928283/

 

[foscorelli]

Last time I was up there I ate at Lake Street Eats(?) next to Tapistry across from Transient. I never order burgers but I believe I was told they are known for them and I thought it was pretty damn good.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Trick question. I never stop at Transient.

 

[Treebs]

Trick question. I never stop at Transient.

 

[lb304854]

i know you fibs go to SW MI a lot--what's a good place for lunch if we're planning on stopping at transient this weekend? anything great close by?

I don't care for the Bridgman Haymarket location overall. The pizzas are just okay. Although I haven't been there, every time I see pictures from Bridgman Meat Market that thewimperoo mentioned I regret never going.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Soeaking of pizzas, I used to LOVE EH Local in New Buffalo, and I heard they were relocating and reconcepting as a pizza place in Three Oaks. Unsure if they are open, but they were planning to still locally source meats and house make the pepperini and sausage for the pizzas, and while I am not a fan of Transient, Journeyman IS a fun stop (and RIP Pleasant House Three Oaks.) Haymarket Bridgeman is okay. Other places I prefer, but good for a change up. Anyway, tossing that out as a potential stop assuming they are open or maybe by summer.

 

[lb304854]

and while I am not a fan of Transient,

When was the last time you had a Transient beer again?

 

[trickytunadicky]

When was the last time you had a Transient beer again?

You mean aside from the Neckbeard Nectar release at The Beer Cellar?

 

[BobCobb1]

I'm sure it's been mentioned before, but the Corridor burger is really good. Dropped in at 9:30 last night for the Monday special -- $15 for burger, pint, and a shot. Added some Belgian beer cheese on the side for the fries. Had the Van Hazen 1984, another solid NE from them. Will definitely be back.

 

[middlebrow]

are haymarkets pizzas below average based on comparison to chicago & surrounding suburbs pies or in comparison to SW michigan (have you tried Roma )? I'd argue based on a 20 mile stretch, its probably in top 5 (and I'd negate villa nova in new buffalo because thats an expat) until you talk stop 50 in michigan city. wait, is this talkpizza.com?

 

[Thorpe]

Soeaking of pizzas, I used to LOVE EH Local in New Buffalo, and I heard they were relocating and reconcepting as a pizza place in Three Oaks. Unsure if they are open, but they were planning to still locally source meats and house make the pepperini and sausage for the pizzas, and while I am not a fan of Transient, Journeyman IS a fun stop (and RIP Pleasant House Three Oaks.) Haymarket Bridgeman is okay. Other places I prefer, but good for a change up. Anyway, tossing that out as a potential stop assuming they are open or maybe by summer.

Journeyman brunch is amazing. Their gin barrels are awesome too

 

[trickytunadicky]

are haymarkets pizzas below average based on comparison to chicago & surrounding suburbs pies or in comparison to SW michigan (have you tried Roma )? I'd argue based on a 20 mile stretch, its probably in top 5 (and I'd negate villa nova in new buffalo because thats an expat) until you talk stop 50 in michigan city. wait, is this talkpizza.com?

Stop 50 or whatever is pretty decent. And for the record, while it’s getting pretty far east. Dark Horse does a better Chicago party cut than most Chicago pizzarias. And they have reinstated breakfast pizzas, which makes my life. Their biscuits and gravy pizza is heaven..

What is sad about Haymarket is they are now making the same just okay pizzas downtown now.

 

[trickytunadicky]

lurchingbeast I should clarify that I actually enjoy barrel aged Neckbeard Nectar. Buckley/Kentuckley are alright. But every time someone hands me one of their sour/funky beers it is not my thing. Lots of people like Side Project, too, and I have the same reaction. I just have a bunch of places in that area I would rather go.

 

[lb304854]

are haymarkets pizzas below average based on comparison to chicago & surrounding suburbs pies or in comparison to SW michigan (have you tried Roma )? I'd argue based on a 20 mile stretch, its probably in top 5 (and I'd negate villa nova in new buffalo because thats an expat) until you talk stop 50 in michigan city. wait, is this talkpizza.com?

I don't care for qualifiers. Haymarket's pizza is 'just okay'. Their taplist sucked when I was there and the setup to get beer and food is dumb as ****. If they are busy the place is a nightmare. There are so many better options in western Michigan that I probably won't be back unless Gonzoillini makes me.

 

[middlebrow]

Stop 50 or whatever is pretty decent. And for the record, while it’s getting pretty far east. Dark Horse does a better Chicago party cut than most Chicago pizzarias. And they have reinstated breakfast pizzas, which makes my life. Their biscuits and gravy pizza is heaven..

What is sad about Haymarket is they are now making the same just okay pizzas downtown now.

I was unaware haymarket chicago now has those pizzas

 

[trickytunadicky]

I was unaware haymarket chicago now has those pizzas

Yeah... I had not been there in ages, was surprised to see that they redid their menu as a pared down version of a mashup between the old menu and the Bridgman menu. I ended up splitting an eote pizza with a friend and getting something that was real food but I forget what. It was fine for a Wednesday in the loop, but I miss the old menu.

 

[jakeox]

Bridgman Premier Meat Market can be hit or miss in terms of hours and what they actually have, but everything I've gotten there -- from burgers to pulled pork to just a cold cut sandwich -- has been excellent.

 

[jakeox]

In Haymarket news, Mini Mathias is really really good. Between that and Clare's Thirsty I had a pretty killer visit there for the Clare's release.

 

[cneville1]

thanks for all your help and non-help everyone. bridgman meat market or journeyman sound like good options. i'm going to FFF on the way home so i only need one leg of advice.

Trick question. I never stop at Transient.

Soeaking of pizzas, I used to LOVE EH Local in New Buffalo, and I heard they were relocating and reconcepting as a pizza place in Three Oaks. Unsure if they are open, but they were planning to still locally source meats and house make the pepperini and sausage for the pizzas, and while I am not a fan of Transient, Journeyman IS a fun stop (and RIP Pleasant House Three Oaks.) Haymarket Bridgeman is okay. Other places I prefer, but good for a change up. Anyway, tossing that out as a potential stop assuming they are open or maybe by summer.

lurchingbeast I should clarify that I actually enjoy barrel aged Neckbeard Nectar. Buckley/Kentuckley are alright. But every time someone hands me one of their sour/funky beers it is not my thing. Lots of people like Side Project, too, and I have the same reaction. I just have a bunch of places in that area I would rather go.

so how do you feel about transient?

 

[trickytunadicky]

thanks for all your help and non-help everyone. bridgman meat market or journeyman sound like good options. i'm going to FFF on the way home so i only need one leg of advice.





so how do you feel about transient?

Oh this isn’t the first time, and it won’t be the last. At least I am consistent in my unpopular opinions.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

Better late than never, here are some shots I took from the Life After Deth event a couple of weeks back at Revolution Brewpub.

Food was generally really good, the beer was delicious, and there were lots of familiar faces to enjoy the evening with while drinking / eating. Learning that Straight Jacket this year is 2/3 Straight Jacket and 1/3 VSOJ was pretty neat, and that VSOJ will be canned in October 2018 was even better.

I was also a huge fan of the Wilsonrobot Pale Lager to cut the sweetness of drinking barrel aged barleywine all evening, and hoping that one stays in the rotation in the future.

Well done beeraficionado on a great event, and hoping to see more of these in the future.

 

[ClCardinal84]

I'm sure it's been mentioned before, but the Corridor burger is really good. Dropped in at 9:30 last night for the Monday special -- $15 for burger, pint, and a shot. Added some Belgian beer cheese on the side for the fries. Had the Van Hazen 1984, another solid NE from them. Will definitely be back.

I think it holds up against the "best" burgers in the city, without a doubt.

 

[beeraficionado]

I was also a huge fan of the Wilsonrobot Pale Lager to cut the sweetness of drinking barrel aged barleywine all evening, and hoping that one stays in the rotation in the future.

Oh nice, glad you dug it. Wilsonrobot was named after the handle of our best Caviar (Brewpub Delivery Service) customer who orders from us nearly every day. We made the recipe based off the beers he seemed to like best (Cross of Gold, Rev Pils, Viva, etc.). It's also the first time we've used corn in a beer.

 

[jermy]

thanks for all your help and non-help everyone. bridgman meat market or journeyman sound like good options. i'm going to FFF on the way home so i only need one leg of advice.





so how do you feel about transient?

Whistle Stop is generally really good (if they're open)

 

[user 306237]

It's going down at the Kedzie Tap Room during our first-ever Revolution Dethmatch. Join us from 2:00-10:00PM on Thursday, February 22nd to determine our 2018 Deth's Tar fruit variant to be released in 4-Packs of 12oz cans this November. Taste through the "Deth By..." contenders, submit your rankings, and help us crown the People's Champ!

CONTENDERS INCLUDE:

• Deth by Berries
• Deth by Currants
• Deth by Plums
• Deth by Raspberries

***Please note list is subject to change***

For those arriving early, there will also be a limited amount of Deth by Cherries 4-packs and 2013 Deth's Tar bottles available for purchase to-go.

...Let's Get It On!

 

[Alum]

Man, Deth by Currant was so dang good..

 

[RedCoffee]

It's going down at the Kedzie Tap Room during our first-ever Revolution Dethmatch. Join us from 2:00-10:00PM on Thursday, February 22nd to determine our 2018 Deth's Tar fruit variant to be released in 4-Packs of 12oz cans this November. Taste through the "Deth By..." contenders, submit your rankings, and help us crown the People's Champ!

CONTENDERS INCLUDE:

• Deth by Berries
• Deth by Currants
• Deth by Plums
• Deth by Raspberries

***Please note list is subject to change***

For those arriving early, there will also be a limited amount of Deth by Cherries 4-packs and 2013 Deth's Tar bottles available for purchase to-go.

...Let's Get It On!

"Whew I can finally take a break from buying so much damn beer and driving out to the city."
*Event*

 

[Ferowcious]

Man, Deth by Currant was so dang good..

Revolution Dethmatch is a work. We already know Currants is obviously the People's Champ.

 

[Alum]

Really hope this thread brings it's A game and delivers several wrestling/fruit gifs before we get to Feb 22nd..

 

[lb304854]

Does this mean I get to wear my Cubs luchador mask?