Monthly Archives: January 2013

Roadie Q (Local): Smoke Daddy

Posted on January 31, 2013 by markdollardrealty

Another stop on my BBQ vision quest, but this one is much closer to home: Smoke Daddy.  They’ve been around in Chicago for a while, and everyone in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area knows about ’em.  It’s my local BBQ joint. … Continue reading →

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An Un-burritoble Loss: La Pasadita (East Side)

Posted on January 24, 2013 by markdollardrealty

I’ve written a lot about my neighborhood and the institutions that serve it.  I work with all sorts of neighborhood denizens in my activities in real estate and as a local musician.  I have never, ever received a response about … Continue reading →

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Bug-Eyed in Chicago: Star Lounge

Posted on January 10, 2013 by markdollardrealty

This post is long overdue.  I’ve been drinking coffee at Star Lounge for a long time now, and I’m just getting around to writing about it.  Some background on Star Lounge is in order.  First off, they sell Dark Matter … Continue reading →

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Roadie ‘Que #1: Woodyard BBQ

Posted on January 3, 2013 by markdollardrealty

Currently, I live/work/play in Chicago, but I am originally from Kansas City.  Most people have a good idea about what Chicago is: large city, burgeoning culinary/drinking scene, history as a political machine, sports-crazed, etc.  Kansas City, on the other hand, … Continue reading →

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