tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post7950020267701691648..comments2024-03-28T22:15:17.067-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/29/24: Saturday fun activity: Where IS this?Neil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-459763948757944852017-01-05T21:51:10.497-06:002017-01-05T21:51:10.497-06:00Make the coffee at home and carry it in thermal mu...Make the coffee at home and carry it in thermal mug.Privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757585399827295128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-16433921395106275482017-01-05T21:45:34.574-06:002017-01-05T21:45:34.574-06:00True, whole foods is a rip off and Trader Joe'...True, whole foods is a rip off and Trader Joe's too hipsterish or obsessed with plastic bags. Go to MAriano's or Jewel.Privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757585399827295128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-63734447970350869812017-01-05T21:43:47.442-06:002017-01-05T21:43:47.442-06:00Hate coffee, from anywhere.Hate coffee, from anywhere.Privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757585399827295128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-82350693805944076402015-01-04T19:46:44.355-06:002015-01-04T19:46:44.355-06:00I was so glad to read this. I used to edit a trade...I was so glad to read this. I used to edit a trade magazine for owners of independent coffeehouses, and I had to immerse myself in the culture. Absolutely fascinating. And those people absolutely *despise* Starbucks, for most of the reasons you mentioned. "Starburnt" and "Charbucks" are two of the politer names they have.Bitter Scribenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-27591545567602745882015-01-03T17:11:11.688-06:002015-01-03T17:11:11.688-06:00It's not that Starbucks coffee is too strong. ...It's not that Starbucks coffee is too strong. It's that it doesn't taste good! I go to Mickey D's, where the the coffee tastes better, at half the price.<br />Give Starbucks one critical thing -- they've created a new Third Place for social-business meetings that, we forget, hardly existed before.<br />Happy new year!Steverinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-5998072185618984042015-01-03T16:42:19.493-06:002015-01-03T16:42:19.493-06:00Thanks, again. That yellow mug really stood out f...Thanks, again. That yellow mug really stood out for me, as if you were making it the focal point of the pic. After scouring about 20 or so coffee shops in Chicago, I decided to put my focus on the yellow mug and the fact that you described the place as "quirky". I honestly forgot the actual google search I did but once I came across a pic with the yellow mug on yelp, I knew I had it. <br />I actually finished up the coffee over the holiday. Would love to try the Bubbly Creek. <br />Have you ever been to Bow Truss? A friend turned me on to that place over the summer. <br /><br />DaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-6127980601170291682015-01-03T15:49:16.412-06:002015-01-03T15:49:16.412-06:00Dale, you are truly the king. Congratulations. Wou...Dale, you are truly the king. Congratulations. Would you care to elaborate on how the yellow mug led you to what is, indeed, Jupiter Outpost. I'll add a picture. Are you still working on the coffee you won last time? Would you like a different prize? You want me to come to Leo Burnett and talk to them about what's left of the journalism profession? <br />Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-19845524717543557122015-01-03T15:30:10.979-06:002015-01-03T15:30:10.979-06:00Thanks Jakash, no I haven't but maybe I will v...Thanks Jakash, no I haven't but maybe I will visit and give it a try. By the way, it was the yellow mug that gave it away. <br />DaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-37186428608575136152015-01-03T14:48:52.866-06:002015-01-03T14:48:52.866-06:00Nicely done, Dale. Shouldn't have doubted you...Nicely done, Dale. Shouldn't have doubted you! Just wondering -- do you ever participate in Andrew Sullivan's "View From Your Window" contest? http://dish.andrewsullivan.com/2015/01/03/the-view-from-your-window-contest-237-2/Jakashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-47051431684605930282015-01-03T14:32:14.397-06:002015-01-03T14:32:14.397-06:00No wonder I missed that, it's out of my orbit....No wonder I missed that, it's out of my orbit.<br /><br />*groanMatthttp://raviniareadingcenter.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-30757242267643629282015-01-03T14:13:35.338-06:002015-01-03T14:13:35.338-06:00Since no one got it.... it's Jupiter Outpost ...Since no one got it.... it's Jupiter Outpost <br />DaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-32507173161086212962015-01-03T13:08:13.864-06:002015-01-03T13:08:13.864-06:00Other guess deleted (oddly).
Lake St.Other guess deleted (oddly).<br /><br />Lake St.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528933631707846476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-26871571209455840322015-01-03T13:01:19.340-06:002015-01-03T13:01:19.340-06:00Touché, Neil! In that case, though, you could be ...Touché, Neil! In that case, though, you could be plugging Julius Meinl, an Austrian chain whose only New World locations are in Chicago. ; )<br /><br />Bill Savage,<br /><br />Well, there IS that. A good enough rationale for us to avoid Oberweis ice cream, but there are a lot more choices when it comes to that, and I don't need to be eating ice cream, anyway. I will say that Mariano's has cut into both our Jewels and WF visits, but that's just come along lately. Any problems with Bob, their chief? : ) Jakashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-10268361103539297842015-01-03T12:52:56.842-06:002015-01-03T12:52:56.842-06:00Starbucks coffee is a matter of personal taste/pre...Starbucks coffee is a matter of personal taste/preference. The corporate culture of Starbucks should be commended. They provide benefits to full time employees and treat their people employees and farmers fairly. And Neil, the problem is the OPPOSITE of what you decry — instead of feeling like I'm being rushed out the door, tables and seats are usually jogged by people who linger for hours over a coffee that was consumed hours ago. I wish they WOULD put a time limit on seats!<br /><br />Happy New Year!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097483866419444148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-65767574337502552882015-01-03T12:51:33.120-06:002015-01-03T12:51:33.120-06:00Good guess. But no. I have to visit there though, ...Good guess. But no. I have to visit there though, to try their coffee soda.Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-11742094626888540502015-01-03T12:44:21.476-06:002015-01-03T12:44:21.476-06:00Bridgeport Coffee on MorganBridgeport Coffee on MorganPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097483866419444148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-75439967536395675582015-01-03T12:43:12.692-06:002015-01-03T12:43:12.692-06:00I avoid Whole Foods because it's owned by a ri...I avoid Whole Foods because it's owned by a right-wing whackjob anti-union, anti-health-care jerk.Bill Savagehttp://chicagobydayandnight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-1531894111882285962015-01-03T12:41:48.551-06:002015-01-03T12:41:48.551-06:00Brothers K is closed, I believe. Now a pseudo-Fren...Brothers K is closed, I believe. Now a pseudo-French tea joint.Bill Savagehttp://chicagobydayandnight.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-19032720547509801512015-01-03T12:11:16.710-06:002015-01-03T12:11:16.710-06:00The first time I walked into a Starbucks I was ove...The first time I walked into a Starbucks I was overwhelmed and even intimidated, trying to figure out exactly what kind of coffee or exotic brew I wanted, how to order it, and whether to tip the, um, barista. It still leaves me somewhat cold, though I freqeunt a few of them (drive-thru if the line isn't too long) for an occasional latte or capuccino. I've used the place to charge my cell phone when I'm away from home and have time to kill, if there's a table (usually way in back) near an electrical outlet, and relax with a paper or book for a while. Overall, I'd say it's more of a singles-coffee-house-bar type of gathering place where you can get expensive beverages (many of which are loaded with calories).SandyKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-71386385236060309292015-01-03T12:02:08.437-06:002015-01-03T12:02:08.437-06:00At the risk of quoting Napoleon, "If you'...At the risk of quoting Napoleon, "If you're going to take Vienna, take Vienna."Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-26830825005267732952015-01-03T12:01:01.175-06:002015-01-03T12:01:01.175-06:00Eli's always just advertises during November a...Eli's always just advertises during November and Decemberr. And grateful I am for their support.Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-85148105506234349642015-01-03T12:00:10.931-06:002015-01-03T12:00:10.931-06:00I'm working on it... not as many hints this ti...I'm working on it... not as many hints this time around, unless you want to research every single coffee shop in Chicago. DaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-77949395189386216032015-01-03T11:46:53.002-06:002015-01-03T11:46:53.002-06:00Just noticed the new advertiser. Did Eli's ba...Just noticed the new advertiser. Did Eli's bale after the holidays? And litigators take its spot!tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088632798195131329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-42352571706162670622015-01-03T11:43:51.472-06:002015-01-03T11:43:51.472-06:00Whoa. Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed...Whoa. Did you get up on the wrong side of the bed and down a couple vente Starbucks before you wrote this? I hate Starbucks, too. The coffee (at least the versions that I've tried, with all due respect to C'est Moi), the vibe and the ubiquity. But I don't write off other people's appreciation for the place as being equivalent to downing a bottle of Thunderbird. Sheesh! Thunderbird must be doing a lot better in sales than I'd imagined for that to be even close to a fair analogy. I compare drinking Starbucks coffee to drinking craft beer or IPAs if one is a beer drinker. Or, for your wine analogy, drinking really good wine vs. the $5 or $8 stuff. Once you become accustomed to the stronger flavor (and/or better quality) (and, WRT Starbucks, the additional caffeine jolt), it becomes hard to appreciate the lame swill that one was used to before. Starbucks is not to my taste, but better beers and wines are! <br /><br />As for the cheap shot at Whole Paycheck, if it were only a "stage set of expensive fakery," I wouldn't go there, either. No doubt it's expensive, but they have a lot of, well, wholesome stuff that I can't get as easily elsewhere. Comparing the quality of the produce, particularly organic, at WF, along with the wider selection of other items, versus the local Jewels (joke) is a non-starter. C'mon, Neil, we don't all have a Sunset Foods in the vicinity! ; )<br /><br />No idea what that location is. Unless somebody is a regular at this spot, you may have stumped the Hive at last! Not even sure that Dale's image-searching talents could prevail on this one, but I could be wrong about that...Jakashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-76016711797329175402015-01-03T11:24:40.793-06:002015-01-03T11:24:40.793-06:00The idea of using a coffee shop started with a pho...The idea of using a coffee shop started with a photo of the skateboards at the Unicorn that I took while waiting for you. But then I thought, "Geez, why not just GIVE the coffee to Bill and skip the middle step." So I chose another, more off-the-beaten-track place. And almost noon! Hint: it's in Chicago. Neil Steinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.com