FIB War Room

[trickytunadicky]

hey bbs, greetings from dc and the trump thread. am visiting fams in southern IL for xmas, flying into ORD on sunday. was going to hit up burger antics on the way until i found out they closed at fkn 3pm on sunday. anything casual that is good to eat from ORD down 294 to the stevenson?

also, i'll be back in chicago 27-29. anything new and awesome in the last cpl of years or is it the same breweries/stores/bars?

Is your family at my house? You're passing right on by.

In January they will start doing Sunday dinner, but that doesn't help you now.

If you want to hit a DDD place, there is Del Rhea's Chicken basket off Rte 83 by where it meets 55.They have... a $3 craft beer of the month. There is also a Portillo's right there. As for places with beer and food and open on a Sunday for dinner, if you are willing to come into downtown Downers Grove, Cellar Door has a killer BLT.

Goodness, I did not think about how often we drink and eat at home on Sundays because nothing good is open, lol.

 

[trickytunadicky]

**** it, there is a Publican at the airport, just eat there.

 

[DiscountMegaMall4ever]

Was anyone else surprised to learn there’s a replica leaning tower of pisa in niles? Granted I’m south side & suburb the majority of my life, but feel like I would’ve heard about this in the past 30 ish years.

Not worth the drive to see unless you can find one other thing to do in the area. Speaking from experience...

 

[ClCardinal84]

Congrats to the whole crew at Une Anne / Hubbard's Cave. If you happen to come across some V5 in the wild, I would highly recommend picking it up. Bout as close to perfect as you can get for a hazy.

My word, this stuff is good. Was lucky to grab some Wednesday.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Is your family at my house? You're passing right on by.

In January they will start doing Sunday dinner, but that doesn't help you now.

If you want to hit a DDD place, there is Del Rhea's Chicken basket off Rte 83 by where it meets 55.They have... a $3 craft beer of the month. There is also a Portillo's right there. As for places with beer and food and open on a Sunday for dinner, if you are willing to come into downtown Downers Grove, Cellar Door has a killer BLT.

Goodness, I did not think about how often we drink and eat at home on Sundays because nothing good is open, lol.

Update:
We are attending this if you want to come along.

(Link to media)

 

[thewimperoo]

hey bbs, greetings from dc and the trump thread. am visiting fams in southern IL for xmas, flying into ORD on sunday. was going to hit up burger antics on the way until i found out they closed at fkn 3pm on sunday. anything casual that is good to eat from ORD down 294 to the stevenson?

also, i'll be back in chicago 27-29. anything new and awesome in the last cpl of years or is it the same breweries/stores/bars?

El Pollo Vagabundo
http://www.elpollovagabundo.com

A quick 10 drive south of O'Hare. Grilled chicken and made to order tortillas are great. Giant quesadillas with carne desebrada are also delicious.

 

[vav1]

hey bbs, greetings from dc and the trump thread. am visiting fams in southern IL for xmas, flying into ORD on sunday. was going to hit up burger antics on the way until i found out they closed at fkn 3pm on sunday. anything casual that is good to eat from ORD down 294 to the stevenson?

also, i'll be back in chicago 27-29. anything new and awesome in the last cpl of years or is it the same breweries/stores/bars?

**** it, there is a Publican at the airport, just eat there.

Airport Pub is pretty much a great idea Terminal 3 between Gates K & L, but i'm also off on Sundays and my house is by O'hare, so you could also just come by for a Westmalle Extra and a Publican chicken, since i have one marinating in my fridge currently.

I mean, how creepy of a story would that be?

 

[Gonzoillini1]

I have a new found respect for folks who do this for their career (vav Tooch4321 Marksy and way more than I canr soberly tag).

Cleaning glassware is fun the first 1200 times you do it...

 

[franch]

I’ll leave it to the Western burban folks to answer the ORD>55 dining question.

However - on the back end of the trip - where are you staying and do you have any interest/availability in grabbing a drink with area Trump thread regulars and others?

hi yes hello. idk where i'm staying, probably downtown to river north-ish. v interest, yes. not sure when works - in part because i'm not sure if we're coming back 26th night or 27th morning. 27th night could work....

 

[franch]

OH YEAH about the ORD to 55 thing, more importantly than food, anywhere that i can stop to get Zombie Dust on that route?

 

[danbanana]

Right now, Kinslahger is doing a winter radler with their Baltic Porter and house-made cranberry-orange soda and it is ******* killer.

 

[thewimperoo]

OH YEAH about the ORD to 55 thing, more importantly than food, anywhere that i can stop to get Zombie Dust on that route?

There is a Binny's in Oak Brook that wouldn't be too far of a detour off 294. Also, there is a Whole Foods right off the Ogden Ave westbound exit of 294. They should have it, but wouldn't hurt to call first and ask.

 

[lb304854]

Evil Horse in Crete is such a cool spot. Beers are solid to good. Food from The Loft upstairs is good except for the burgers which suck. Dart board is free to play.

 

[bauermj]

Yay Eille is back from Off Color...Boo same price but format is 30% less

 

[franch]

Update:
We are attending this if you want to come along.

(Link to media)

will be three hours south of you by then or I would :/

 

[ClCardinal84]

Why is a double orange milkshake IPA a thing and why is everyone going apeshit for it?

I saw someone offer a VSOJ for 2 cans of a Sonic Drive Thru type beer.

 

[BobCobb1]

Why is a double orange milkshake IPA a thing and why is everyone going apeshit for it?

I saw someone offer a VSOJ for 2 cans of a Sonic Drive Thru type beer.

My mix of thoughts here -- 1. Have not really enjoyed milkshake style much, and as a result haven't bothered trying many. 2. Saw the hype over this and had a can downtown this week and thought it was awesome. 3. Would never trade VSOJ for it.

 

[furley]

Was anyone else surprised to learn there’s a replica leaning tower of pisa in niles? Granted I’m south side & suburb the majority of my life, but feel like I would’ve heard about this in the past 30 ish years.

learned this in '93 at college. why is it there? nobody seems to be sure.

 

[Scalzo]

Why is a double orange milkshake IPA a thing and why is everyone going apeshit for it?

I saw someone offer a VSOJ for 2 cans of a Sonic Drive Thru type beer.

1. Its really good.
2. Hop Butcher has been making some of the best hops in Chicagoland.
3. 8 cases sold out in 17 min at the beer cellar

 

[ClCardinal84]

My mix of thoughts here -- 1. Have not really enjoyed milkshake style much, and as a result haven't bothered trying many. 2. Saw the hype over this and had a can downtown this week and thought it was awesome. 3. Would never trade VSOJ for it.

1. Its really good.
2. Hop Butcher has been making some of the best hops in Chicagoland.
3. 8 cases sold out in 17 min at the beer cellar

I haven’t really enjoyed the milkshake IPA style either but if the fickle #oldmoney palates of TB say it’s good, I trust y’all.

 

[SAISON FUCK]

I haven’t really enjoyed the milkshake IPA style either but if the fickle #oldmoney palates of TB say it’s good, I trust y’all.

I completely skipped over milkshakes and went directly to Brut IPAs. I have no regrets. Oh, and Two Hearted or Crooked Tree in the kegerator to remind me of my #oldmoney status.

 

[Scalzo]

I haven’t really enjoyed the milkshake IPA style either but if the fickle #oldmoney palates of TB say it’s good, I trust y’all.

I typically prefer lager too. But will buy anything hoppy that Hop Butcher makes...

 

[DiscountMegaMall4ever]

 

[Thorpe]

I completely skipped over milkshakes and went directly to Brut IPAs. I have no regrets. Oh, and Two Hearted or Crooked Tree in the kegerator to remind me of my #oldmoney status.

Normally Daisy Cutter for me, so I guess I’m #newmoney next to you

 

[SAISON FUCK]

Normally Daisy Cutter for me, so I guess I’m #newmoney next to you

Haha, I would be absolutely thrilled if Half Acre started sending beer to Michigan.

 

[DiscountMegaMall4ever]

Anyone know the story? A maintenance issue that customers wouldn't notice. So that eliminates toilet problems. The notice looks like the inspector was getting screamed at while they were writing it.

https://chicago.eater.com/2018/12/2...4ytfFe38oRLc7YM0z6tVoAM0YSkgCrj7NeEK8g-WTUIJ0

 

[franch]

someone come to local option with me

 

[capnmike]

someone come to local option with me

**** this came up fast.

I take it you're back? Where'd you land/when are you heading out?

 

[GreatGazoo]

Anyone know the story? A maintenance issue that customers wouldn't notice. So that eliminates toilet problems. The notice looks like the inspector was getting screamed at while they were writing it.

https://chicago.eater.com/2018/12/2...4ytfFe38oRLc7YM0z6tVoAM0YSkgCrj7NeEK8g-WTUIJ0

As I was quickly squinting at the notice on my phone, I thought the name said Bill Brasky.

He really CAN shut down a bar all by himself...

 

[franch]

El Pollo Vagabundo
http://www.elpollovagabundo.com

A quick 10 drive south of O'Hare. Grilled chicken and made to order tortillas are great. Giant quesadillas with carne desebrada are also delicious.

you are a god amongst men, this was a great suggestion

**** this came up fast.

I take it you're back? Where'd you land/when are you heading out?

tmr. probably will be at hopleaf in early afternoon tho