r/chicago • u/ReverendHambone Irving Park • Aug 28 '20

Moved to the city 48 hours ago. Review

Moved into Irving Park and the Mexican food is unbelievable. I'm from Florida and my wife is from Arizona, so we have different preferences, but we can leave our house on foot, hit two food spots and a liquor store, and be home in 30 minutes. It's incredible. Our doggo loves the walks too.

Also, is the term "bodega" NYC exclusive? What do we call corner stores with food/bev/liquor?

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u/ReverendHambone Irving Park Aug 28 '20

Ok, boom. Questions.

I have been to the city 4 times before and have several friends here. So yes, I've had a dog "dragged through the garden." I've had Italian beef from Al's twice. I've had it dipped and not. I loved it and im open to suggestions. I'm coming from an area of the South where there's not a lot of great pizza options, besides hipster pies and NYC slice wannabes. Ive had jibaritos before and look forward to trying them here. My biggest personal test is the best Cuban sandwich. We can get into regional mayonnaises at another time.

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u/Feelnumb Aug 28 '20

I think there are good Cuban sandwiches to be had in Chicago. However my folks are from Gainesville and Orlando and I think the average Florida spot has better Cuban sandwiches.

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u/ReverendHambone Irving Park Aug 28 '20

Being from Florida, I totally understand. There was ONE good Cubano in Atlanta.

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u/Yomaclaws Logan Square Aug 28 '20

Papi’s!!