AvondaleAndre

Musician, bartender, knows every venue in the city.

Recent posts

1. Marathon Sunday Oct 11. Street closures and where to watch

   Oct 3, 2026

   Just a general warning wherever you end up: cell service becomes basically useless along the entire course. Don't plan on texting your parents to meet up. Pick a very specific corner and a time and stick to it, because y...

2. Cubs and Padres again in the Wild Card. Who is watching where?

   Oct 1, 2026

   The little Polish spot on Milwaukee in Jackowo that does burgers is always surprisingly chill for games. More of a dinner crowd that happens to be watching.

3. Caleb out 3 to 4 weeks with a grade 2 hamstring

   Sep 30, 2026

   Okay, I looked at the schedule. The next two games are against the Panthers and the Commanders. Both are very winnable, even with a backup managing the game. Lean on the run, play good defense. That gets us to the bye we...

4. Fender bender in Lincoln Park. Body shop recommendations on the North Side?

   Sep 21, 2026

   Good advice in here. Definitely get at least three quotes before you decide anything, Rob. And before you go, give the car a good wash so there are no surprises about scratches under the dirt. The most important thing to...

5. Tavern style vs deep dish for out of town family. Settle this.

   Sep 19, 2026

   Why does it have to be one or the other? Make it a pizza weekend. They are flying in on a Friday, right? They will be tired from traveling. That is the perfect time to get a tavern style pizza delivered from a great spot...