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I have only been here on nights that it wasn't too crowded, but from what it seems, Hamilton's is mostly frequented by Loyola students (surprise surprise, the campus is just down the block), many of...
I have only been here on nights that it wasn't too crowded, but from what it seems, Hamilton's is mostly frequented by Loyola students (surprise surprise, the campus is just down the block), many of whom know each other and the staff, which they are none too discreet about. There is a drink and food special every day, although the menu consists of typical bar food. The service is very friendly, albeit a bit slow. All in all this seems like a typical college bar, which really isn't disappointing unless you're expecting something more out of it.
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This is how a bookstore is supposed to be. Forget putting a starbucks in there - every store should offer wine! Especially to pair with reading. I can't think of many better combinations. This is...
This is how a bookstore is supposed to be. Forget putting a starbucks in there - every store should offer wine! Especially to pair with reading. I can't think of many better combinations. This is definitely a quaint, relaxing little spot. It's not huge, but has enough to keep you busy. There's notes posted all along the book shelves with recommendations and information on select books that the staff picks as the best or their favorite to provide you with a pretty long reading list.
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I looked on their website and saw that they offer a free 3-day pass to use the gym. So I went in and asked about it - they tried to tell me guest passes are $20 a day. Um, I don't think so. Then...
I looked on their website and saw that they offer a free 3-day pass to use the gym. So I went in and asked about it - they tried to tell me guest passes are $20 a day. Um, I don't think so. Then they told me well, if you use a free pass, you can't get a discount on a membership when (if) you sign up. They try to get you to sign up right away and then take $60 (the price of 3 days, supposedly) off the price. No way. I just want to try out the gym, I said. Well then they take you on a super long tour when in reality it's just a gym - it's pretty easy to figure out where everything is. Once the sales guy found out I wasn't going to be signing up, like, right then he lost all his enthusiasm and acted like kind of a jerk. Right, like that's going to really make me want to sign up. Plus the gym was crowded and the people seemed stuck up, so I don't think I'll be trading in my Bally's membership any time soon.
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There is something for everyone at Dave and Busters! Have dinner or appetizers, or just some drinks! Chat with friends, play pool, or play one of hundreds of games to choose from! There are...
There is something for everyone at Dave and Busters! Have dinner or appetizers, or just some drinks! Chat with friends, play pool, or play one of hundreds of games to choose from! There are traditional games like skiball and basketball shooting all the way on up to very modern technologically advanced virtual reality games. After 10 or 11 no one under 21 is allowed in, but if you look old enough they probably won't say anything. The games distribute tickets you can use to trade in for various lame prizes - I am saving up for a Donald Trump doll which of course will be a collector's item one day.
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Well this one won't take you to the Bahamas, but it's a very pleasant escape! Take a brunch cruise, dinner cruise, afternoon cocktail cruise, midnight cruise, or even a blues cruise! They fit all...
Well this one won't take you to the Bahamas, but it's a very pleasant escape! Take a brunch cruise, dinner cruise, afternoon cocktail cruise, midnight cruise, or even a blues cruise! They fit all different schedules and budgets. It's a nice way to splurge without taking time off from work or dropping a load of money. It's also a nice excuse to go to Navy Pier and wander around for a while before or after the cruise. Tourists will love seeing the city this way, and locals will be able to reaffirm that Chicago's a great place to live.
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I was surprisingly impressed by how funny the shows at ImprovOlympic are. The actors seem to be really having fun up there and it shows. The sketches range from witty to sarcastic, obnoxious to...
I was surprisingly impressed by how funny the shows at ImprovOlympic are. The actors seem to be really having fun up there and it shows. The sketches range from witty to sarcastic, obnoxious to dirty, and everything in between. Sometimes what they say is so random and unpredictable that those factors alone make it hilarious. If you have a somewhat dirty mind (and hopefully most of us do) don't go to an early show - if there's families in the audience they tend to tone it down a bit, and who wants that? But later on in the night they definitely don't censor themselves so you never know what's going to happen!
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This is not the kind of place to go if you plan on having conversations all night. In here, it is really just about going to listen to some good music. It's primarily a jazz club, and the cover...
This is not the kind of place to go if you plan on having conversations all night. In here, it is really just about going to listen to some good music. It's primarily a jazz club, and the cover varies depending on the night. Tables near the stage and on the floor are very, very hard to come by. Seats at the bar are a little bit easier to get. They do not serve food and the cocktails are pretty standard. If you are making too much noise they will not hesitate to ask you to be quiet. Wait until there's a break in the performance to really talk. Still it is a nice place and very reminiscent of the era in which jazz was first popular.
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Best Buy
Category:
Home Electronics
2100 N Elston Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60614
(773) 486-0142
I used to really like Best Buy, but lately I am just sick of it. It's too corporate, too strict, too bureaucratic. There's a rule for everything. Yeah it's a huge store and they have a great...
I used to really like Best Buy, but lately I am just sick of it. It's too corporate, too strict, too bureaucratic. There's a rule for everything. Yeah it's a huge store and they have a great selection of stuff, but the sales people (despite the fact that they're not on commission) aren't well trained and will tell you anything just to sell a product. Quite often it's too crowded in here, and the sales people bug you when you want to be left alone and are too busy or not to be found when you actually have a question. Plus the return policy sucks - don't even think about not getting a pink sticker on your return from Loss Prevention when you walk in the door or they will think you stole the piece of crap you're returning. You only have 30 days to make a return. Sorry, but I thought most companies were more flexible with that these days, ya know, like maybe they'd caught on to a thing called customer service. Yesterday I wanted to return some headphones that broke (3 of them broke in the last few months and I have no idea why) that I'd bought around Christmas. I still had the receipt. But noooo, it's been more than 30 days so no go. I think that's just crappy. Crappy merchandise, crappy service. I mean should you really have to buy a PRP (Product replacement plan) on headphones just to make sure they don't crap out on you? That's just ridiculous.
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This place is about as authentic redneck country as you can get in Chicago. The people here in cowboy boots and hats aren't dressing that way to be kitschy. Besides the theme, it's just a regular...
This place is about as authentic redneck country as you can get in Chicago. The people here in cowboy boots and hats aren't dressing that way to be kitschy. Besides the theme, it's just a regular hole in the wall bar with a pool table in the back, but if you go, it's definitely for the country. They have country bands playing live several times a week and of course people rarely choose non-country songs on karaoke night. The service is good, as they pride themselves on real down home hospitality. This means that even if they aren't serving food, they might just heat up some wings for ya in the microwave so you won't starve.
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At least, if you're in the area it's better than Starbucks. They don't have one of these on every corner, that's for sure. But this is a liberal, friendly, quaint coffee shop in Ravenswood that...
At least, if you're in the area it's better than Starbucks. They don't have one of these on every corner, that's for sure. But this is a liberal, friendly, quaint coffee shop in Ravenswood that appeals to artists and dreamers, and supporters of the local economy. Their coffees and drinks are at least as good as everywhere else if not better, and they also have homemade pastries and an assortment of fruit. You get all the quality without any of the corporate nonsense. WiFi is also available as well as one desktop computer, but for a fee. It is very close to the Brown line and there's plenty of parking too.
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