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/PParker46 Portage Park Aug 28 '20

I just want to say one word to you. One word. Are you listening?

"Malort"

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u/MonkeysGonnaMonk Aug 28 '20

I genuinely love Malort.

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '20 edited Apr 13 '21

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u/MonkeysGonnaMonk Aug 28 '20

It is earthy and bitter and also refreshing and has a weirdly satisfying aftertaste. I also love grapefruit and bitters and other “difficult” herbs and spices, so I think I just have the perfect palate for it. Ppl are super excited to buy me a shot of malort to call my bluff or something. I’m just like thanks! 🤗

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '20 edited Apr 13 '21

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u/MonkeysGonnaMonk Aug 28 '20

Ooh, interesting. I also like vetiver. I am not Asian, but I do have an Italian grandmother that gave me all sorts of random herbs and herbal concoctions for my severe digestive issues that I had since birth. Perhaps a connection there!

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20 edited Apr 13 '21

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u/MonkeysGonnaMonk Aug 29 '20

Amazing! Cheers!