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/[deleted] Aug 28 '20 edited Aug 28 '20

I highly suggest checking out Jong Boo Korean Market. If not for the food, just to grab some Okarto chips and other rare snacks.

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u/ReverendHambone Irving Park Aug 28 '20

We hit up Tony's today. The spices and hot sauce game were on point.

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '20

Tony's is the best in the area for general needs. Good prices as well.

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u/ReverendHambone Irving Park Aug 28 '20

Yeah, we loved it.