Chicagoist: South Side Eats: Racine Bakery and Deli

timocity

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:53:16 -0600

Sure, this is south of the city but it is also WEST of Midway Airport. This area would be more accurately be called the 'West side', or better yet, Garfield Ridge. This is like giving directions to a place in Niles and saying it is on the 'North side'. No, it is in Niles. This reminds me of the Saul Steinberg New Yorker cover of a map of the U.S. that depicts New York and everything else lumped together. The area of Chicago south of Roosevelt is not all a generic 'South side'. Explore, learn, investigate. Greetings from the South side.

curmudgeon

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:47:21 -0600

You forgot to tell about the bacon buns. Mmmm...so good!

Chuck Sudo

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:58:01 -0600

On this particular day I took 35th Street to Archer, then went straight on. Once you get past Brighton Park and Curie High School, the street widens up and it's easier to find a lane, although that doesn't stop some drivers from drafting behind and honking that they can't get around. Between California and Cicero, it's a crapshoot.

guest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:06:27 -0600

It takes a strong constitution to negotiate Archer Avenue on a bicycle; some stretches between California and Cicero require a rider to put the fear of death out of his head. I don't know where you're coming from, but it is easier to just "follow the grid." You can take 51st or 47th West and wind your way to Moody and you're right there. The mileage may be a longer, but it is a hell of a lot more safe.

skaterina

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:56:08 -0600

Thanks for giving "The Ridge" a shoutout! And yes, it does take a brave person to bike Archer Ave.