I used to live next door to Happy Village, I could hit so many dives in one evening and never break $100 in money spent, haha Read more

There was an article in the Sun Times years back about how Mayor Daley was singlehandedly killing the neighborhood bars. Thankfully he didn’t get too far. Read more

I was born and raised in Chicago, my affinity and knowledge of dive bars is a direct correlation of that! Read more

When I first visited Jimmy’s Corner in NYC, the bartender asked if wanted the usual, I sad I did, then she gave me a Miller Lite and a heavy handed pour of Jagermeister. Read more

Sticky floors and salty bartenders are a must. Read more

Maybe dive bar bathroom “artwork” can be my next article. Hahaha Read more

In my personal opinion, a dive bar can totally have food. Whether it’s pickled eggs or some fried selections. I don’t feel that takes it out of contention. Read more

I love bars that encourage folks to have food delivered. My kind of dive.  Read more

Temp tool with a light is a MUST!  Read more

My grill light is conveniently placed on my handle so when I open the lid it lights up whatever it is I’m cooking. My outdoor lights are also blocked by both the grill lid and, well, by me. A designated grill light is meant to shine directly on what it is you need to see. Ultimately, this is all subjective and if you… Read more

I’m proud of how much I grill and how dang clean I keep my equipment so thank you for noticing! Read more

“I want that grill so badly.” -You Read more

I would consider myself a pretty avid griller and gear like this is just a cash grab that works because I’ll never (almost never) knock someone for the grill they use, but brands and grilling habits aside, these grilling shorts are pretty unnecessary. Read more

I’m sure they have other colors. Read more

Only one way to find out! Read more

The battle for the last encased meat is always a battle! Read more

I don’t personally feel it has anything to do with masculinity as much as it does with how some folks have to reinforce the fact that they belong to a certain subset and do a certain activity, be it riding motorcycles or in this case, grilling. What better way to show someone you do something than with ridiculous and… Read more

I think the appeal is to those folks that want to look like a griller because wearables and “gear” say more than simply just grilling. Read more

Don’t go putting these ideas out into the universe! Read more

Incorrect. At no point did I identify myself as anything other than a consumer on a motorcycle trip out to try Krispy Kreme ice cream. Based on the sampling of other consumers I saw at the time I was there, I don’t see why anyone getting any different treatment. Read more