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George Pearkes @peark.es

Hard to imagine a better city in the world than Chicago in June.

Photo of Chicago’s waterfront and the Loop from a plane
jun 27, 2025, 2:01 pm • 292 13

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C @cjackson.bsky.social

Are you visiting for the epic Pride Parade?

jun 27, 2025, 2:09 pm • 3 0 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

It’s on the list of potential activities.

jun 27, 2025, 2:10 pm • 4 0 • view
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C @cjackson.bsky.social

Good man...I walked in it with the Obama Campaign in 2012

jun 27, 2025, 2:11 pm • 2 0 • view
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mbenitez80.bsky.social @mbenitez80.bsky.social

Stay cool, it’s been scorching here all week.

jun 27, 2025, 10:36 pm • 3 0 • view
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Stephen C. Rea @stevierea.bsky.social

So long as you have access to AC! 🥵

jun 27, 2025, 2:37 pm • 3 0 • view
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J-AVL @rippl.bsky.social

Correct take

jun 28, 2025, 1:40 pm • 1 0 • view
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Jamie Carson @carsjam.bsky.social

Don't forget I owe you a pizza. It can be deep dish if you so choose.

jun 28, 2025, 10:18 pm • 3 0 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

Good shout - I think our eating slate is booked

jun 28, 2025, 11:24 pm • 4 0 • view
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Panicstreak @panicstreak.bsky.social

We deal with January and February for this.

jun 27, 2025, 2:04 pm • 6 0 • view
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farebootman.bsky.social @farebootman.bsky.social

Weather could not be more perfect this evening (from a small lake in rural southwest MI)

jun 29, 2025, 12:12 am • 0 0 • view
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Bill @finintheland.bsky.social

Agree-different vibe but equally great imo is Montreal in June.

jun 27, 2025, 5:16 pm • 3 0 • view
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cliffysmalls @cliffysmalls.bsky.social

It’s elite. Amsterdam is is only other place I’ve been in the summer that comes close.

jun 27, 2025, 2:10 pm • 5 0 • view
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Sparky Polastri @juangrandeasu.bsky.social

I’m watching Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with the kids and I’m inclined to agree

jun 27, 2025, 11:08 pm • 3 0 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

I’m no Abe Froman but…

jun 27, 2025, 11:20 pm • 3 0 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

Sister in law is in her second trimester and had a craving for an Italian sandwich so she made the focaccia from scratch and went yard.

Sandwich assembly: homemade focaccia, Calabrian chili mayo, pesto chicken, crisped up pancetta and bresaola, burrata, sun dried tomato, and dressed arugula.
jun 27, 2025, 5:11 pm • 137 0 • view
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Breck @breckw.bsky.social

Looks absolutely incredible

jun 27, 2025, 5:19 pm • 1 0 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

Baby’s first Michelin-starred meal.

Menu for Galit in Lincoln Park with a high chair in the background.
jun 27, 2025, 10:33 pm • 94 1 • view
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Eric @ejohnso49.bsky.social

We got to eat there the night they got their star, it was so fun. Enjoy!

jun 27, 2025, 10:48 pm • 1 0 • view
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Xavier MacDuff @xvrmdf.bsky.social

$105 seems decent for a Michelin star meal. Did they not get the memo about inflation?

jun 27, 2025, 10:35 pm • 2 0 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

Chicago’s food scene hits different man. The only place I’ve been that is better value is San Sebastián with EURUSD under 1.10.

jun 27, 2025, 10:39 pm • 7 0 • view
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eggnog slut (withdrawal) @deus01.bsky.social

It used to be even better value there but then tourists ruined everything

jun 27, 2025, 10:43 pm • 1 0 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

The @qcroyals.bsky.social are on the water this morning.

Kayaks on the Chicago River More kayaks, below the Civic Opera Building
jun 28, 2025, 4:27 pm • 49 1 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

Open air unlicensed bar of airplane bottles out of coolers? Chicago excellence.

A pedestrian underpass with a shirtless man selling mini bottles and mixers out of coolers
jun 28, 2025, 11:53 pm • 55 0 • view
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Eric Blyler @ericblyler.bsky.social

Sheesh, try that here in LA and you get roughed up by Marines and shipped off to South Sudan.

jun 29, 2025, 12:05 am • 0 0 • view
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lorem ipsum 🇧🇷🇺🇸 @whiskeynachos.bsky.social

that good ol' American free enterprise system!

jun 29, 2025, 12:01 am • 3 0 • view
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Irrelevent History Memes also ETF Memes @seajay.bsky.social

They’re not firecrackers but that’s still prettttty great.

jun 28, 2025, 11:56 pm • 0 0 • view
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Hans van Leersum @hansvl.bsky.social

Chicago may be great, but have you ever been to Utrecht and sailed through the historic canals in a canoe? www.google.com/search?q=utr...

People sailing through the historic canals in Utrecht Credit: https://www.viator.com/nl-NL/tours/Utrecht/Utrecht-Kayak-Tour/d24976-145673P2
jun 28, 2025, 5:08 pm • 2 0 • view
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Display name @glassonlaptop.bsky.social

I have been there too. It’s 👍

jun 28, 2025, 3:19 am • 0 0 • view
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Rustic @rustic.bsky.social

The best. They just opened a cafe next door that is also great and for now pretty available to walk in. Save room for the cookies at the end.

jun 28, 2025, 12:11 am • 1 0 • view
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Vince Cima @vincecima.com

Great choice!

jun 27, 2025, 10:34 pm • 1 0 • view
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RA Eckart @raeckart.bsky.social

Whoa, lighting up Taste of Chicago right off the bat

jun 27, 2025, 10:48 pm • 1 0 • view
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eggnog slut (withdrawal) @deus01.bsky.social

They don't want you eating delicious Italian meats and cheeses while pregnant

jun 27, 2025, 5:18 pm • 1 0 • view
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mooneye14.bsky.social @mooeye14.bsky.social

/r/sandwiches would approve

jun 27, 2025, 10:41 pm • 0 0 • view
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lindiemoungu.bsky.social @lindiemoungu.bsky.social

So amazing!

jun 27, 2025, 5:44 pm • 0 0 • view
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nick @gloomcloud.bsky.social

would make a bloomberg headline format for that sandwich

jun 27, 2025, 5:30 pm • 1 0 • view
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Laki @lakitukl.bsky.social

Now that's a sandwich. Supersized in a good way for once.

jun 28, 2025, 12:51 am • 1 0 • view
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Chris Durst @chrisdurst.bsky.social

I need this

jun 27, 2025, 5:23 pm • 1 0 • view
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mdmc24.bsky.social @mdmc24.bsky.social

Lisbon…..character, diversity and great food!

jun 27, 2025, 2:13 pm • 4 0 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

Chicago outperforms on all of these easily lol

jun 27, 2025, 2:13 pm • 6 1 • view
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Tom Bombadildo @tom-bombadildo.bsky.social

Are you sponsored by my laundromat or something??

jun 27, 2025, 10:37 pm • 2 0 • view
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citizenfra.bsky.social @citizenfra.bsky.social

Nope, there is not. My privilege to live on LSD for almost two decades. Each day was awe-inspiring. Will miss it for the rest of my days.

jun 27, 2025, 10:47 pm • 2 0 • view
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Ange Apologist @ombiaia.bsky.social

welcome!

jun 27, 2025, 2:09 pm • 3 0 • view
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🗽 @snabbkassa.bsky.social

jun 27, 2025, 11:35 pm • 1 0 • view
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Your Friendly Neighborhood Gamecat @gamecat235.bsky.social

As a former Chicagoan, but native Arizonan, I LOVE Chicago, but summer? Oh god. No. Not summer. The humidity is the worst. Chicago in September / October is the best of all worlds (warm days, cool nights, leaves starting to change) it’s just perfect.

jun 27, 2025, 10:39 pm • 1 0 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

I wouldn’t say it about July or August.

jun 27, 2025, 10:45 pm • 2 0 • view
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Archy @archiecarter.bsky.social

Welcome to the city!! Would be neat to meet if you’re on the northside

jun 27, 2025, 2:21 pm • 3 0 • view
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George Pearkes @peark.es

If you’re going to the Chicago Fire game tomorrow I’ll be tailgating!

jun 27, 2025, 2:28 pm • 3 0 • view
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bertin.bsky.social @bertin.bsky.social

That will make finding you a 50-50 proposition. Hey-O Anyway, this city rules in summer.

jun 27, 2025, 5:15 pm • 3 0 • view
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Archy @archiecarter.bsky.social

I’ll be moving apartments but I hope it’s a great time!

jun 27, 2025, 2:31 pm • 1 0 • view
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Ian @heyitsian.bsky.social

It is top tier. I wish I could go every year.

jun 27, 2025, 2:03 pm • 2 0 • view