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Crowbar the Nightclub
Category:
Newspaper Mfrs
1543 N Kingsbury St
Chicago,
Illinois 60622
(312) 266-9242
The original Crowbar was fun, but the crowd changed after they recently redid the inside. The...
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The original Crowbar was fun, but the crowd changed after they recently redid the inside. The music is heavy techno and house and different on the main floor and upstairs bar. It’s way too loud wherever you are. Cover is expensive ($20) but you can get in free before 11 if you sign up on their website.
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Video Strip
Category:
Catalog & Mail Order Shopping
3307 S Archer Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60608
I moved to Chicago and before didn't really know anyone in the area. So I figured I'd get a video...
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I moved to Chicago and before didn't really know anyone in the area. So I figured I'd get a video my first night here having no cable at all.
Within minutes I felt welcomed by the owner as he signed me up. Besides having a great video selection to choose from they also have some great games and deals too. I got a Rent 1 Get 2 free with my first rental. They even carry a wide selection of TV shows on DVD and they rent them by the season box instead of per disc. For no extra charge too. Well instantly I kicked in for my Doctor Who fix and rented those. While there I was discussing things with the staff who helped me learn about the neighborhood on everything from restaurants to shopping. I even was able to register to vote while there!
Soon I had my first good friends in this city and they have been more then helpful everytime I come in. I strongly recommend this shop to anyone who is looking for a great selection of videos or games.
Pros: Friendly Staff, Great Prices, TV Series rented by the box, Doctor Who Collection,
Cons: None
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The Redhead Piano Bar
Category:
Banquet Rooms
16 W Ontario St Ste 3
Chicago,
Illinois 60610
(312) 640-1000
This is a great place to go on the weekend, but you better be prepared to be packed in with all...
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This is a great place to go on the weekend, but you better be prepared to be packed in with all other people who also think that it is a great weekend place. There is a dress code, but it brings a quality to the jazz bands that you can catch there. The atmosphere is serene, and the people who work here make you feel at home.
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Smart Bar
Category:
Night Clubs
3730 N Clark St
Chicago,
Illinois 60613
(773) 549-0203
When I was in college, my buddies and I loved to go here to dance the night out. This place is...
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When I was in college, my buddies and I loved to go here to dance the night out. This place is your ultimate dance club. They have awesome DJs here and they play all the cool techno and clubby music. The crowed is super cool and energized so be ready to dance, dance, and dance. The cover charge here is pretty low so it attracts a lot of students. They also have a bar area which is a great place to take a break from the music and grab a drink and chat it up with a few people.
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H & M Clothing
Category:
Apparel Manufacturers
840 N Michigan Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60611
(312) 640-0060
I actually like this store. I have seen it in many other states and i was really excited when it...
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I actually like this store. I have seen it in many other states and i was really excited when it opened up on Michigan Avenue.
The store is home to many cool fashions. But you will have to weave through a lot of crowds as other reviewers have already warned you. Don't be scared though, because there are many cool outfits here.
They are all priced pretty resonably and they are always running specials throughout the store.
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Bed Bath & Beyond
Category:
Linens
2838 N Broadway St
Chicago,
Illinois 60657
(773) 528-5055
I love this Bed Bath & Beyond location. I agree with the other reviewr about this store being...
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I love this Bed Bath & Beyond location. I agree with the other reviewr about this store being a bit small, but I think that their selection is still great. They carry tons of things for around the house. Their sales are especially great here. Check out their 75% out tables here and you can almost always find something worthwhile here. The customer service here is also really great. The people working here are really friendly and always make sure and ask if you need help with anything around the store.
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Andy's Lounge
Category:
Night Clubs
11 E Hubbard St Ste 1
Chicago,
Illinois 60611
(312) 642-6805
I used to hang out here when I could still stand breathing 2nd hand smoke. Now they are passing...
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I used to hang out here when I could still stand breathing 2nd hand smoke. Now they are passing city ordinances outlawing smoking so I may check back.
I always came for the 5pm set but they do have a 9pm set too.
I had some great times here listening to Ears, Jo Belle, Eric Schneider, and all the cats from out of town who sat in and played. Now Jo Belle has moved on, some of the great players have passed on, and life goes on.
Eric Schneider is still here on Wednesday nights. The great John Bany and some of his kin still play regularly too. You can be sure there will be great jazz on any night; the personnel changes frequently.
Pretty decent bar food too.
http://www.andysjazzclub.com/index.htm
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Reckless Records
Category:
Catalog & Mail Order Shopping
1532 N Milwaukee
Chicago,
Illinois 60622
(773) 360-0908
if you are looking for older and rare indie cd's and vinyl this is the place to go. their staff...
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if you are looking for older and rare indie cd's and vinyl this is the place to go. their staff has been friendly to me and I have found many great used cd's here I never even knew existed. Their selection is huge and is changing constantly since they buy and sell a huge amount of used cd's. they carry everything from punk to classical to metal (huge metal selection) and rap. They are open pretty late most nights and their prices average $8-11 for used cd's. Parking on milwaukee is difficult so take public transportation.
PROS: awesome selection, good prices
CONS: no parking
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Metro
Category:
Night Clubs
3730 N Clark St
Chicago,
Illinois 60613
(773) 549-0203
As far as live shows go, the Metro is the best live performance venue in Chicago—it’s big enough...
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As far as live shows go, the Metro is the best live performance venue in Chicago—it’s big enough to attract major big-name acts, but it’s small enough so you can see those acts up close and personal. I recently saw Jimmy Eat World at the Metro, and it was such a major improvement than when I saw them at the Riviera Theatre (another venue in Chicago)—you’re awestruck at the fact that you can get so much closer to the band no matter where you might be standing. In addition, the booking is sharp, meaning that many up-and-coming bands (especially local talent) play their first “big shows” at the Metro before blowing up nationally—so if you want so say that you saw a band before they became hugely famous, the Metro is often your last chance to do so. One small tip: If you plan on hitting a show during a Cubs night game (Wrigley Field is down the block), forget about finding easy parking—you’ve been warned…
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Spin Night Club
Category:
Night Clubs
800 W Belmont Ave
Chicago,
Illinois 60657
(773) 327-7711
Spin is a gay nightclub. But it is still lots of fun even if you are straight. While it obviously...
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Spin is a gay nightclub. But it is still lots of fun even if you are straight. While it obviously attracts the gay crowd, it is very open to everybody and you will find people of all orientations here. They have some fun things going on here and I think the best is probably their one dollar drink nights on Thursdays. Overall, this is a very energetic and happening place that is fun for anybody and everybody.
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