This legendary blues bar books some of best blues artists in the midwest, as well as touring artists from around the country. A long, narrow room, it's styled like a Chicago blues bar. This place was the first white club legendary Chicago blues artist Magic Slim ever played.
Eating & Drinking
This place smells terrible, and has quite possibly the nastiest bathrooms I've ever stepped foot into. And honestly, the staff kind of sucks. But the ambiance and solid jukebox keeps me coming back. The clientele here is certainly interesting, too. Some awesome people watching.
There's hundreds of cool bars in this part of Chicago, but this is the one that I feel most comfortable walking into. Everybody here is super chill, from the owners all the way down to the regulars. The jukebox is basically a who's who of indie rock icons, the grub's much better than most area bar food, and the nightly specials are generous. It truly is a dive with some high standards.
This tiny club in Lake View is one of the city's most venerable music venues. Built in 1903, the building was first run as a Schlitz bar (the old Schlitz sign is still out front). Since the 1980s it's been booking influential indie acts such as Spoon, Wilco, Neko Case, and My Morning Jacket. To this day you can see some of the best up and coming bands in the country here. Even if you're not in the mood for music, you can take a seat in the front bar for a couple well made cocktails.
The folks behind this restaurant claimed they invented the salad bar. Well, not sure about that, but they have mastered it. This salad bar has everything you could imagine ever putting on a salad. It's a little pricey for a salad, but I guarantee you'll leave full and satisfied. The cramped dining room also makes for an interesting experience.
