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Chicago-GAF OT of Not the Second City, the BEST damn city.

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ChiTownBuffalo

Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
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ChiTownBuffalo

Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Its blowing skirts up too.

Good stuff.
 
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Seraphinianus

Banned
any of you guys go to Ignition or Galloping Ghost fighting game weeklies? Just curious if they primarily use PS3 or 360 consoles for their matches...i got a PS3 TE stick, but I may need to dual mod it.

My goal for the first part of the year is to get involved in the chicago FGC! Probably on SFxT (Ling, haven't decided on a second char) and UMVC3 (currently running X23, Ryu, Sent...but I am not happy with Sent right now and am thinking of cheesing it up with Rocket Raccoon.)
 
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ChiTownBuffalo

Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Seraphinianus said:
any of you guys go to Ignition or Galloping Ghost fighting game weeklies? Just curious if they primarily use PS3 or 360 consoles for their matches...i got a PS3 TE stick, but I may need to dual mod it.

My goal for the first part of the year is to get involved in the chicago FGC! Probably on SFxT (Ling, haven't decided on a second char) and UMVC3 (currently running X23, Ryu, Sent...but I am not happy with Sent right now and am thinking of cheesing it up with Rocket Raccoon.)
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I think Ignite is based on what systems people bring.

I've only been there once, but it wasn't for a fight game or anything. Been thinking about it though.
 
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Sai-kun

Banned
I used to go to Ignite so often after school, shit was awesome. Then I got my own computer that could actually play games and I stopped going :(
 
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IAmtheFMan

Member
Nex Superne said:
Chi-GAF,

I'll be visiting Chicago for three days in early April, and I'm really looking forward to it after having a terrific time my last visit. So far, I have the following ideas (some are re-visits):

Definites:
Alinea
Schwa
Avec
Frontera Grill/Topolobampo
The Violet Hour
Art Institute of Chicago

Maybes:
Girl & the Goat
Longman & Eagle
Hot Doug's
Aviary

Not Interested:
Charlie Trotter's, L2O, TRU, Everest, etc.

Any suggestions for deep-dish pizza? I'm willing to travel for it. Recs for cheap eats are very welcome too, including good breakfast places.

Also, my itinerary is hilariously food-focused. Any non-food things that are must-dos?
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Do you have reservations at Alinea and Schwa yet? If not, good luck for a trip in a few weeks (especially with Schwa.) Also, if you've done Alinea, then forgo that and try and score tickets to Next since they sell them on their facebook page by lottery (again, good luck.) And even though you put a "not interested" for Charlie Trotter's, it's worth mentioning that it's closing in August.

I suggest Goosefoot and Ruxbin.
 
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ChiTownBuffalo

Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
Book learning.
 
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zero_suit

Member
amrihua said:
Because it isn't. Chicago proper is about 1/4th NYC. Still lovely city and planning to visit this Summer.
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Chicago's pop. is ~2.7 million, so more like 1/3rd of New York. It's still a very large city, just not on the level of NYC, London, Tokyo, etc..
 
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VanMardigan

has calmed down a bit.
I've been here for a week now and I've had a lot of fun already (golf, bball, eating out, etc.). I'll be at the museums next week and probably more golf weather permitting. It would've been nice to have a Chicago-gaf hangout.
 
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RevDM

Banned
I'll be in O'hare for my layover for 2 hours today. If anyone is willing to get through terminal 5 security I can get you into a VIP lounge, free booze.
 
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Nex Superne

Member
IAmtheFMan said:
Do you have reservations at Alinea and Schwa yet? If not, good luck for a trip in a few weeks (especially with Schwa.) Also, if you've done Alinea, then forgo that and try and score tickets to Next since they sell them on their facebook page by lottery (again, good luck.) And even though you put a "not interested" for Charlie Trotter's, it's worth mentioning that it's closing in August.

I suggest Goosefoot and Ruxbin.
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Yeah, I know the deal with Alinea and Schwa. I'd drop either for Next elBulli edition, but I certainly don't expect that kind of luck. As for Trotter, his style never particularly stood out to me.

Thanks for the recs, they both sound interesting. Have any recs for cheap eats?
 
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apocalidiot

Banned
I'm playing a show with the dudes who play in the subway (mainly Jackson red line and blue line, sometimes Lake) stops.. ones the black drummer guy (Mark) and the young white guitar player guy (Adrian) at the Bird's Nest tonight in Lincoln Park around 9:30/10p. Come check it out if you're in the area

or don't, it's all good
 
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ChiTownBuffalo

Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
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ChiTownBuffalo

Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
I don't think we can factor in spawl.
 
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JCX

Member
Anyone else going to Pitchfork this year? This will be my first music festival experience, so I'm pretty excited.
 
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joelseph

Member
I am only get a single day this year, too fucking hot in that park for Pitchfork. I nearly died last year from the heat!
 
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Ikael

Member
But I thought this was a Boston tread? :p I kid, I kid. I still hasn't visited Chicago, but I would love to do it so. Probably the best architecture in the whole US. And one gotta try this deep dish pizza. Dayum.
 
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ChiTownBuffalo

Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
I think I'm going to order BBQ tonight and get fat.

Honey One or Smoque?
 
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