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DateChicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-9652
Marble
Categories:
Dive Bars,
American (New)
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Like, at 3am on a Friday night he cleared the entire dance floor of the drunkest people ever with his music selection.
1 Previous Review:
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1/29/2011
Went to Bonny's last night to hear a friend DJ, and after numerous drinks at my beloved Whistler.
Bonny's was cool but it definitely seemed a bit dude-centric. I walked in and the crowd was like 70% dudes, the wood paneling kind of skeeved me out, and the bar smelled kind of raunchy.
The only other complaint is that the dance area is reeeaalllly small and a lot of the aforementioned dudes were standing around in the middle of the dance floor taking up prime dancing real estate.
I'll definitely give it another shot though. And next time I will utilize the photobooth.
The thing about Scofflaw is that the staff is very knowledgeable about cocktails of all kinds, not just gin (their specialty). I'm not a gin fan, so I tried The Tomahawk and loved it. My next two drinks we're even on the menu; our server and the bartender both came up with something totally new for me to try. I'm pretty sure both were fabulous (I was fairly drunk by that point).
I didn't try any of the food, but my friends said it was great. We went on a Tuesday evening and the atmosphere was super chill and relaxing, although I've heard it gets kind of crazy on the weekends.
I will definitely be back!
Listed in: Favorite Bars
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 235-3727
Reckless Records
Category:
Vinyl Records
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Listed in: Chicago
1 Previous Review:
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9/13/2010
I love Reckless Records.
I've been to this particular location a half dozen times or so, and I always walk away with great records for a really reasonable price.
I'm also impressed with their large selection of soul, funk, and hip hop records. Bonus points for the clearance records section on the floor that has a bunch of hidden gems, like recent hip hop 12"s.
Record store employees sometimes get a bad rap for being pretentious and snobby, but I've found that the employees at this location are really friendly and helpful.
Definitely a fan.
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 276-8290
Sunrise Cafe
Categories:
Burgers,
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village
Super affordable, good laid back service, cute diner decor, no pretense. They also serve Intelligentsia coffee! I dig this place. Bonus points for no wait at prime Sunday brunch time. I'm a fan.
Reminder: This place is cash only!
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-0894
Simon's Tavern
Category:
Bars
Neighborhoods: Andersonville, Edgewater, Uptown
My friends and I trekked up to Andersonville for some Hopleaf and Simon's action. It was my first time at Simon's, and I'm so glad I made the effort to check it out.
I wish Simon's was closer to my hood (Wicker Park), because I really enjoyed the laid back crowd, the kitschy decorations, and of course, the glögg.
The next time I make it back, I want to sit in the living room seating area in the back and pretend I'm hanging out in my house!
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Prairie Village, KS 66208
(913) 948-6900
Urban Table
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch,
Cafes
And I'm glad it does! Johnson County needs more restaurants like Urban Table, that emphasizes local and organic ingredients, has a killer beer and wine list, and an overall relaxed vibe.
I live in Chicago, and came to Urban Table over the holidays with the family. We all enjoyed our food, I particularly enjoyed my Napa salad and my sister's Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. I also thought the craft beer menu was impressive compared to what I usually see offered in Kansas. I also thought the dinner menu had a nice variety of options.
Most of the complaints on Yelp seem to be about the ordering process for breakfast and lunch, but dinner service is sit-down and not stressful at all.
The only small complaint was that our server seemed kind of out of it, but we weren't in a hurry or anything, so it didn't matter.
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 841-0990
Star Bar at Pachamama's
Categories:
Bars,
American (New)
On my last trip to KS, I had the Stormy on the Rye and the 8th Street Bourbon Press, and both were fantastic and very very strong! Like, whoa.
The prices for the cocktails are very reasonable ($7-9), and the atmosphere of Star Bar is swanky and makes you forget that you're in a college town.
I was there on the weekend, but I think they also have decent drink specials during the week, so maybe check that out if you're concerned about the cost.
I hafta say, I enjoyed the sides way more than I enjoyed the sandwich! The coleslaw was fantastic and vinegar-y rather than mixed with mayo. The beans and fries were also solid.
As for the sandwich, I thought it was very, very dry. Even after dumping tons of BBQ sauce on, something just didn't quite work.
Chicago, IL 60622
Grand Blue Line CTA Station
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighborhoods: River West, Near West Side, Noble Square
1 Previous Review:
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8/25/2011
This review (like many of the others) is just for the CTA employee that works every weekday and says "Have a nice day" and smiles or waves to every single person that gets of at the Grand Blue Line Station. He is awesome!!!
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Chicago, IL
Yelping SinceAugust 2009
Things I Lovethe 1960s and 1970s, bourbon, Janet Jackson, and vintage jewelry.
Find Me InWicker Park, Chicago IL
My HometownOmaha, NE & Lawrence, KS
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm DJing or laying in my bed
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm moderately funny
The Last Great Book I ReadLife by Keith Richards
My First ConcertPrince. Beat that.
My Favorite MovieDon't Look Back
My Last Meal On EarthEggs Benedict
Current CrushStevie Nicks
In all seriousness, Marble is a super chill dive bar in West Logan Square with cheap food, good specials, and a decent beer list. I do not see a problem here at all!
It's also conveniently two blocks away from Scofflaw, and maybe the presence of both of these bars will make this area more of a happening spot? I hope so.
Not sure of the vibe on the weekend, but during the week it was super laid back and most people seemed to be there to check out the game. It was too cold to check out the patio, but I've heard it's pretty rad.