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June 25th through July 4th brings the annual Taste of Chicago. Though sardines are not served, you certainly will feel this way as you play a bit of Frogger while pushing your way past sweaty bodies to the next food stand.
Last year's highlight brought the highlight of the disappointing frozen popcorn ball offered by Garrett's.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Bucks (Boystown)
Bucks
3439 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60657-2414
(773) 525-1125
www.buckssaloonchicago.com
Tired of the gay boys wearing man-pris and toting their Prada bags around the streets of Boystown? Well, Buck's may be the place for you. Located on the corner of Newport and Halsted, this little bar entertains the less-pretentious clientele of Boystown.
Enter the scene, a long wooden bar with a friendly bartender and scattered gay men hovering waiting for drinks. On the far end, a pool table and dart board tickle the fancies of the more bar-sports inclined. (Although, the location of the dart board is a bit tragic. One must walk in the line of fire to get to the back patio)
Outside, a small make-shift bar sits at the south end of the patio. Here, closeted sports fans huddle watching the latest game while sipping (or downing) longnecks and cocktails. I'm not sure how they have been able to pull this one off with the smoking ban, but for all you nicotine addicts, char those lungs out on Buck's patio.
Avoid the "prime" seating on the deck area. Unfortunately, one section of it spoons the dumpsters.
3439 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60657-2414
(773) 525-1125
www.buckssaloonchicago.com
Tired of the gay boys wearing man-pris and toting their Prada bags around the streets of Boystown? Well, Buck's may be the place for you. Located on the corner of Newport and Halsted, this little bar entertains the less-pretentious clientele of Boystown.
Enter the scene, a long wooden bar with a friendly bartender and scattered gay men hovering waiting for drinks. On the far end, a pool table and dart board tickle the fancies of the more bar-sports inclined. (Although, the location of the dart board is a bit tragic. One must walk in the line of fire to get to the back patio)
Outside, a small make-shift bar sits at the south end of the patio. Here, closeted sports fans huddle watching the latest game while sipping (or downing) longnecks and cocktails. I'm not sure how they have been able to pull this one off with the smoking ban, but for all you nicotine addicts, char those lungs out on Buck's patio.
Avoid the "prime" seating on the deck area. Unfortunately, one section of it spoons the dumpsters.
XOCO
XOCO
449 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654-4500
(312) 334-3688
http://www.rickbayless.com/menu/layout?id=15
Oh Rick Bayliss, you've done something really good here. With his third Chicago installment, Chef Bayliss brings you street food like it's supposed to be. Forget those unrecognizable "meat on a stick" treats that you can pick up at any local Chicago street festival. Indulge yourself in finely crafted soups and sandwiches. While the above link takes you to their menu, it only gives you an idea of what is served. It seems as though what my dining partner and I had are not listed.
To give you fair warning, get there and be prepared to wait. XOCO does not take reservations. We arrived at around 5:30 and by 6:15 the line was out the door. If you have patience, it's worth the wait. For you summer patio-going folks, there is limited seating outdoors.
Imagine short ribs, artisan jack cheese, pickled jalapenos, green salsa all on a crispy bread. Bring a bib.
Hours:
Tuesday–Thursday: 7am–9pm
Friday: 7am–10pm
Saturday: 8am–10pm
Sunday–Monday: Closed
449 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654-4500
(312) 334-3688
http://www.rickbayless.com/menu/layout?id=15
Oh Rick Bayliss, you've done something really good here. With his third Chicago installment, Chef Bayliss brings you street food like it's supposed to be. Forget those unrecognizable "meat on a stick" treats that you can pick up at any local Chicago street festival. Indulge yourself in finely crafted soups and sandwiches. While the above link takes you to their menu, it only gives you an idea of what is served. It seems as though what my dining partner and I had are not listed.
To give you fair warning, get there and be prepared to wait. XOCO does not take reservations. We arrived at around 5:30 and by 6:15 the line was out the door. If you have patience, it's worth the wait. For you summer patio-going folks, there is limited seating outdoors.
Imagine short ribs, artisan jack cheese, pickled jalapenos, green salsa all on a crispy bread. Bring a bib.
Hours:
Tuesday–Thursday: 7am–9pm
Friday: 7am–10pm
Saturday: 8am–10pm
Sunday–Monday: Closed
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