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Posts by John Kessler

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Hall of fame FT correction

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The allegory is so loud it's giving me a headache.

3 weeks ago 12713 4001 382 202

When Diamond Medallion hits the deli.

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"Jews don't belong in American society."

Imagine a sitting member of Congress tweeting that. You can't. Thankfully, it'd never happen. And *if* it did, it'd be the end of their career and the biggest story in America.

But Ogles can say this about Muslims without any censure.

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Thanks, I'll definitely check it out

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"SPIRIT HALLOWEEN COMING SOON" banner on Trump-Kennedy Center

"SPIRIT HALLOWEEN COMING SOON" banner on Trump-Kennedy Center

stealing from Reddit

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Yes.

2 months ago 12311 2848 409 148

I will for them: 16% are racist xenophobes who thrill to cruelty, and 16% are talking about their investments.

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Review: Class Act Stumbles Over Its History Lesson The dinner party experience is fun. Unfortunately, the food ranges from cute to dismal.

“It’s pure hokum,” writes @jdkess.bsky.social. “But it’s also kind of fun to meet people and engage in a novel group activity. Unfortunately, the food ranges from cute to dismal.”

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WELKER: Do you bear any responsibility to bring down the temperature?

FREY: Of course. But I dropped an F bomb and they killed somebody. I think the killing somebody is the inflammatory element here and not the F bomb.

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Dining critic @jdkess.bsky.social visits the latest two pizza joints making waves in the city: Pizz’amici in West Town and Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna in River North buff.ly/rDKzpMY

6 months ago 1 1 0 0

I feel like dispensaries are this year’s yogurt shops.

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The Case for Reviewing While High <em>Chicago</em>’s dining critic explains why cannabis makes him better at his job.

Our dining critic John Kessler (@jdkess.bsky.social) explains why cannabis makes him better at his job. buff.ly/tWHjAJd

8 months ago 1 1 0 0
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Review: Cafe Yaya is Becoming Our New Standby Though still a bit uneven, Cafe Yaya, an all-day spot from the Galit team, keeps this critic coming back.

"After all those meals, though, I still consider Cafe Yaya a work in progress. ... Nonetheless, if you’re contemplating a spontaneous meal and Cafe Yaya pops into mind, go."

Read the full review from @jdkess.bsky.social

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Guy looking back at someone else meme except his gf is Brandon Johnson and the other person is zohran mamdani

Guy looking back at someone else meme except his gf is Brandon Johnson and the other person is zohran mamdani

Chicago progressives like:

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Ep. 4: Summer Patios and Seasonal Dining John and Amy discuss their favorite spots for outdoor dining in Chicago, the dishes and drinks they look forward to each summer, and the best places for seasonal cooking.

In our latest episode of the Dish podcast, @amycavanaugh.bsky.social‬ and @jdkess.bsky.social‬ discuss their favorite Chicago patios, which restaurants nail seasonal cooking, and the dishes and drinks they look forward to each summer.

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The Great Giardiniera Taste Test What’s the best locally made jarred giard? Our dining critic did a blind ranking of seven top hot versions. The results might surprise you.

What’s the best locally made jarred giardiniera? Our dining critic @jdkess.bsky.social‬ did a blind ranking of seven top hot versions. The results might surprise you.

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Episode 1: Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Hosts John Kessler and Amy Cavanaugh dive into <em>The Best New Restaurants</em> list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week.

We've launched a podcast! 🎧️ Dish is a biweekly pod from our critic @jdkess.bsky.social & dining editor @amycavanaugh.bsky.social

This episode they dive into The Best New Restaurants list, discuss what didn't make the cut, and describe the best thing each ate this week.

11 months ago 3 2 0 0
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Julie Andrews playing guitar and singing  to children in the sound of music

Julie Andrews playing guitar and singing to children in the sound of music

🎵HEAD LIKE A HOLE, BLACK AS YOUR SOUL🎵

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Today would be a great day to ban members of Congress and their families from trading stocks, don't you think?

1 year ago 2962 637 94 22

Dear Media,

🗞️ A felon defying court orders to return people he has disappeared is illegal, anti-American, and against EVERYTHING millions of people have laid their lives down to protect in this country.

🗞️START FUCKING REPORTING IT THIS WAY AND GIVE THIS HORROR THE WEIGHT IT DESERVES.

-Thank you

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Review: Il Carciofo Is an Uneven Roman Holiday Joe Flamm's latest venture — an exploration of the Eternal City’s cuisine — aims to make the best versions of iconic dishes.

This is the kind of cooking Il Carciofo’s chef-owner, Joe Flamm, does so well. He takes a familiar — even overplayed — recipe, then shows you what it can and should be.

@jdkess.bsky.social's review of the new West Loop spot.

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In his latest column, our dining critic @jdkess.bsky.social sizes up smaller (and more affordable) tasting menus, has a funny experience at a Bucktown bar, and celebrates the canning of a favorite cocktail. buff.ly/4fuUO8m

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World’s worst parent and it’s a high bar.

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Schoolchildren are routinely slaughtered by AR-15s. Hundreds die.

[*crickets* "Thoughts and prayers" *crickets*]

A couple unoccupied cars are set on fire. No one is hurt.

["THIS HORROR WILL NOT STAND!!! We MUST act to STOP it from ever happening AGAIN!!!!" We will pass new LAWS BANNING IT!!!]

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I have to say, I was disappointed with the Ides of March this year.

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Wikipedia image of Major General (Ret.) Charles C. Rogers

Wikipedia image of Major General (Ret.) Charles C. Rogers

Defense.gov google return: Medal of Honor Monday: Army Maj. Gen. Charles Calvin Rogers

Defense.gov google return: Medal of Honor Monday: Army Maj. Gen. Charles Calvin Rogers

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https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/2824721/deimedal-of-honor-monday-army-maj-gen-charles-calvin-rogers/

https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/Story/Article/2824721/deimedal-of-honor-monday-army-maj-gen-charles-calvin-rogers/

This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.

Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."

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Hah! Got your back on this one

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This is totally me plugging the hose in my CPAP without cleaning it first.

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French Senator Claude Malhuret:

"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."

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