Tag Archives: chicago

Roadie Q (Local): Lillie’s Q

Posted on February 15, 2013 by markdollardrealty

I recently had a chance to get lunch at Lillie’s Q in Wicker Park as part of my ongoing BBQ vision quest.  I have a tough time characterizing this place.  Honestly, I would have to describe it as “BBQ for … Continue reading →

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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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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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In Da’ (Prime) House

Posted on April 24, 2012 by markdollardrealty

Rest assured, that’s a Bears “Da’” not a random way to start a beer commercial. One of the most common Chicago debates is about steakhouses.  It seems that almost everyone you ask will have a different favorite in the city, … Continue reading →

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Own Your Neighborhood Guide #3: A View to a Lake (That’s How James Bond Says Lakeview)

Posted on February 16, 2012 by markdollardrealty

Terribly out-of-date movie references aside, Lakeview is a little bit of a misnomer.  You can live in Lakeview and have a view of Lake Michigan, but the odds are that if you live in this neighborhood, you don’t have a … Continue reading →

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