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Gapers Block @gapersblock

RIP Chicago's original cityblog, 04/03-01/16. Still organizing events from time to time.

Joined February 2008
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Don't forget #Chicago, street sweeping begins Monday. chicago.gov/city/en/depts/st…
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If you’re enjoying @chicagomag’s “Hidden Chicago” series, learn more about the Fulton Vortex here: gapersblock.com/detour/uncov…
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We are devastated for our friends at @Chicagoist, @DNAinfoCHI and the other DNA/Gothamist sites. #RIP
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Reminder: 2 weeks away — get it on your calendar! x.com/20x2chi/status/8518234…
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Excellent point — and @QuenchersSaloon has TVs and great beer. Come for #20x2chi, stay for the game! x.com/20x2chi/status/7892951…
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Got plans Saturday? See 20 people answer “What do you want?” in 2 min or less at @20x2chi! 6pm at @QuenchersSaloon 20x2.org/chicago
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One of our favorite events, @20x2chi, is back Oct. 22 at @QuenchersSaloon! Question: What Do You Want? Tix & info: 20x2.org/chicago/
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Congrats on winning People’s Choice! x.com/manbque/status/7800697…

ManBQue 🥩🔥@ManBQue
25 Sep 2016
We are once again Hot Dog Champions of Chicago. Thanks to @gapersblock for hosting a great event. Also we stole all the leftovers.
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We loved having you! Congrats on winning Judge’s Choice! x.com/garlicmanifesto/status…

alan lake@Garlicmanifesto
28 Sep 2016
Replying to @gapersblock
@gapersblock @ViennaBeef enjoyed dragging it thru the garden 2016 style sat
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The Hot Dog Cookoff is rockin'! @MontroseSaloon @TheFinchKitchen @ManBQue @@Garlicmanifesto
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Amy D. (on Bluesky)@roboticdinos
24 Sep 2016
The @gapersblock hot dog cook off is off to a great start!
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. @TheFinchKitchen dog with plum and pepper at the Hot Dog Cookoff at @MontroseSaloon!
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The Hot Dog Cookoff is under way at Montrose Saloon! Details: hotdogcookoff2016.eventbrite…
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Woohoo, the Hot Dog Cookoff is part of @Chicagoist’s weekend events roundup! chicagoist.com/2016/09/23/ou… Details: hotdogcookoff2016.eventbrite…
And the weather will be perfect! x.com/thefinchkitchen/status…
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Details here: hotdogcookoff2016.eventbrite… x.com/garlicmanifesto/status…

alan lake@Garlicmanifesto
20 Sep 2016
come on by, we'll be draggin' em thru the garden 2016 style x.com/gapersblock/status/778…
What do we want? We want #20x2Chi! x.com/20x2chi/status/7790592…
With 5 competitors, WHO CAN KNOW? But everyone gets to vote! :) x.com/pattydnachicago/status…

Patty Wetli@Pattydnachicago
21 Sep 2016
Who will be the winner in wiener vs. wiener Hot Dog Cookoff? @gapersblock @TacoinABag dnainfo.com/chicago/20160921…
Join us at the Hot Dog Cookoff this Saturday, 9/24, noon-5 at @MontroseSaloon! Details & tickets here: hotdogcookoff2016.eventbrite…
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One week away! Join us at the Hot Dog Cookoff Sat. 9/24, noon-5 at @MontroseSaloon! Details & tickets here: hotdogcookoff2016.eventbrite…
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