109939 Mon Sep 24 11:54:30 -0700 2001 6 7 Chicago Area 0 592933 Been gone for a long time and on my return I found Bishop's Chili on 18th. and Damen gone, gone, gone. Just plain bulldozed and replaced by an industrial building. Does anyone know if they moved, and if so, where? Also, where can I get my Filberts Rootbeer fix now? At least Playa Azul and Neuva Leon is still alive on 18th. Mon Sep 24 11:54:30 -0700 2001 0 Jack 1 592939 There were 2 or 3 other Bishop’s in the western suburbs. Maybe someone more familiar with that area can confirm if they are still around. For Filbert’s root beer you can go to Lindy’s Chili. I think Mellow Yellow in Hyde Park serves it too (something about Filbert’s and chili). NN Smokehouse was the only place I’ve seen it on the north side. I’m not sure if the new place in NN’s old location (with almost the same menu) still carries it. But why not go to the source? The Filbert’s factory is definitely worth a visit; there can’t be many of these old places left anywhere. It's just a little brick building in west Bridgeport. They've been at it since 1926, but only at that location since 1992. When you walk in the side door you're in a sort of a loading area with cases of pop everywhere. Toward the back there's an old bottling line clanking away, capping the bottles one by one. It's a lot of fun to watch and the place smells wonderful. And it's really cheap. Not long ago a case of no return twist-offs was $8 and a case of quarts ran $6 (+ $3 deposit). If you're really serious about this root beer thing you can get a keg (don't know the price but I'm sure it's a great deal). They also make quite a few other flavors. Filbert's 3430 S Ashland Av Chicago open until 5 Mon-Sat Mon Sep 24 17:24:44 -0700 2001 592933 0 Rene G 2 592945 When I was a kid, the Filbert's factory was on Archer Ave., right near where 31st. curves to hit Archer, near the river. I remember the bottle clinking sounds. In my family, there is a life-long debate between the Lindy's faction and the Bishops' people. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to learn of Bishop's branches and that Filbert's is alive and bottling. I will make the trek. Thanks. Tue Sep 25 10:15:46 -0700 2001 592939 0 Jack 3 592952 Hi, Jack-- I'm very glad that you got the info you were looking for. May I make one suggestion? We have tons and tons of members, so it will be hard for us to get to know you with an undistinctive nametag like Jack. Maybe be a bit more creative? Or at least distinct? Thanks! Tue Sep 25 12:17:39 -0700 2001 592945 0 Beth P. 3 593885 Need to know where in the Chicagoland area, specifically Northwest side, Bishop's Chili can be purchased........thank you! Thu Nov 29 14:52:05 -0800 2001 592945 0 Leemarie Bonk 4 593972 Bishop’s Chili used to be available frozen in some supermarkets but I’m not sure if it still is. I haven’t specifically looked for it (even though I always enjoyed going to the old place on 18th and Damen I was never a huge fan of their chili). It looks like they now have only a single store, in North Riverside. They have a website (link below) with contact information so you could ask them if it’s sold elsewhere. You could also mail order directly through their website. Link: http://www.bishopschili.com/ Sun Dec 02 20:33:13 -0800 2001 593885 0 Rene G 1 593182 There is a Bishop's Chili in North Riverside. They use to be on Roosevelt Rd. and Harlem Ave. which is now a Walgreens. I eat there about once a Month and love the good ole' Filberts Rootbeer! KidNovak Wed Oct 17 10:44:17 -0700 2001 592933 0 KidNovak