Half a dozen Pequod’s is awesome or absolute shit posts in the last three days. You are all welcome to have your opinions on the restaurant but we don’t need a back and forth post on the same restaurant several times every day for a week. Feel free to use this thread if you have something new to say about the subject.

I live in Lakeview and it’s crazy to me that I can walk less then 10 minutes west of my place or less then 10 mins north of my place and between those two directions I can get ZaZa’s, Bonci, and now Milly’s Pizza in the Pan.

So here’s an appreciation post with pictures of 3 of my favorite pizzas in my neighborhood. I’m a research nerd and made a video about these spots so I’ll share some history I found about each place in the comments.

I visited Chicago over the long weekend and had to try the banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery. I can honestly say it exceeded my expectations. The texture, the flavour, the way everything comes together… it was just so good.

It’s been a few days, and I still remember how it tasted. I didn’t expect to think about a pudding this much, but here we are 😂

EDIT: I don't know why I am downvoted, but I was new in the city and didn't hear about the roach/rat issue. Gonna keep in mind. Guyssss, I’m removing it from my fav list 😭

JM Seafood in Bridgeport, Chinese Restaurant. This dish can be found in a number of spots in Chinatown too. The giant oysters are steamed with the usual soy sauce, garlic, cilantro, and some ground pork. The steaming prevents overcooking and the noodles help absorb all of the delicious juices.

Great burger as always, I think their OKC burger is the best one they have. 😁

I have tried Koi sushi and it was okay. I really like sushi nova in the loop but I want to venture out more.

Sausage jalapeños Well done 🔥 It’s no Pequods but it’s great 💪

9.35 despite it being on a crazy half price day

I’ve heard mixed things, one friend said it was amazing, and the other said it was a hipster spot that can’t get it together. I’m also confused as it looks like when they opened they wanted to be more fine dining, but now it seems far more casual and all day cafe focused. I live down the street and would love to love it but figured I’d check here. I’ve also seen the owner promoting them in comments on here which is suspicious to say the least. Thanks everyone!!

We went to Sanders BBQ Supply Co on Saturday in Beverly on Chicago's south side. As a group of four people, we ordered the platter that feeds 4-6 people.

The 4-6 person platter comes with 1b brisket, 1lb pork, 1lb ribs, 2 sausage links, and 2 large sides.The 2 large sides we chose were 1 large order of collard greens and 1 large order of mac & cheese. Additionally, we ordered 4 pieces of honey butter cornbread. Not pictured is 1 large side of potato salad that I don't recall ordering, but remember eating.

The platter also came with 6 pieces of bread, a side of their house pickles, and picked red onions. For sauces we selected one of each: spicy bbq, sweet bbq, vinegar bbq, and mustard bbq. They have a self-serve bbq sauce station with ramekins you can use to get as much sauce as you need.

Drinks wise, we opted to go BYOB and brought a 6-pack of beers from Jewels. Their BYOB policy only allows for beer or wine, no hard liquor. You're allowed 1 bottle of wine or 1 6-pack of beer per two people. On the website, they say the charge for BYOB (wine or beer is$10, but we were not charged.

They have plenty of indoor seating for small or medium sized groups. However, we chose to sit outside as the weather was nice. In my opinion, sitting outside on their back patio is the best way to experience Sanders BBQ. If you need a bathroom, there is one inside if you need it after your meal.

To place an order, you either order by the weight for the meats (and size for certain meats). Sandwiches and seafood items are served in pre-portioned amounts instead of weight or size. The ide dishes are ordered in sizes ranging from small, large, or XL.

If you're coming with a group, I highly recommend you order by the platter. If there are other items your group wants, feel free to add them to your order. All the meats will be served on a platter of trays"family style." You will be eating off the trays as there are no individual sharing plates provided. We had four people in our group and asked for an extra tray to make sharing easier.

They do provide plastic utensils, but in my opinion, this food is the kind you eat with your hands. If you don't like eating with your hands, bring plastic gloves.

After you place your order, if you sit at the back patio, they will bring your food out to you.

Overall, we had a great Sunday lunch at Sanders BBQ and enjoyed everything we ate. The BBQ meats can be eaten without sauce. If you like sauce on your BBQ. I highly recommend the vinegar bbq sauce. The vinger sauce is punchy, with some sweet, and does not come off pugnent in my opinion.

All the meats are flavourful, tender, and not overly smokey. The brisket is good and can be eaten standalone without being put between two pieces of bread or sauce on it. The pork and ribs are tender, soft, and have nice charred edges. Of the fat on the pork and ribs, it is not though or chewy, and melts in your mouth.The sausage links have a good snap to them, are flavourful (not spicy), juicy, and not overly smokey.

The mac & cheese is rich with sharp cheese, but is not swimming in liquid. The collard greens are perfectly tender and not soggy. Similarly, the corn bread is tender throughout (not dry) with some pieces having a nice crisp edge. The potato salad came with large potatoes that were tender throughout and it was not overly dry or drowned in mayo.

I enjoyed the house pickles and picked red onions a lot. The pickles had a subtle taste of brine, yet sweet with a tender interior and crisp exterior. Similarly, the red onions had a good flavor, tender, and a were a great palate cleanser. I would definitely take some vinegar bbq sauce, pickles, and red onions home with me.

Overall, Sanders BBQ was a great experience across the board from the food, service, and would definitely be back to try their rest of the menu. They are generous with their portions and you will not leave hungry.

5-10 years ago I would have said it's either Hoosier Mama or Bang Bang. I've been out of the pie game for a while, are these still our heaviest hitters? What is currently your single favorite slice?

Please name the place and the pie

Couldn’t finish it!

There used to be this place that had just straight up hummus grilled chicken and olive oil on top. Its was so simple and delicious. Pls help me find something like this!!! North side preferred.

My father in law is in town and his meal request was a great burger and bud light. Does anyone know a good burger joint that sells bud light? Draft, bottled, canned, doesn’t matter. I’ve been wracking my brain and looking online but it doesn’t seem like bud light is super popular here. Any suggestions would be great! Ideally somewhere on the north west side, but willing to travel as long as it’s not downtown.

meeting up with a friend for dinner this wkend but she just got her wisdom teeth out and can only have soft foods. suggestions on places that can accommodate her that’s between us and is under $30 per entree? she was originally thinking Indian food but I can’t handle spice rn 😂 TIA!

is there anywhere to get gorditas de nata in chicago or similar (i think there is a Portuguese version as well?)

The breakeven is $150 spend A MONTH.

I’m looking for restaurants, bars, breweries, or other places with an activity (bowling alleys, arcades etc) that do percentage nights where they donate a certain percentage of people’s bills to your charity?

For context, I’m hoping to host a fundraiser on my birthday to raise money for the charity that I will be running the marathon with. I’d like to invite all my family and friends and want it to be a fun birthday party but also a good way to raise money!

No more stinky tofu at the Chinese cafe spot (International Mall) at Westmont. Just regular fried tofu. Decent lunch deal.

Had to drop something at the UPS store and saw this. I don’t see opening details but I’m excited for a to-go breakfast option that isn’t a chain!

Long story short my bf fractured his jaw a week before his visit to Chicago. So unfortunately he can only consume shakes or soups through a straw. I would really love for him to eat some yummy stuff while he's here. Any recommendations?

I still don’t know how to pronounce this places name.