Sidetrack and Buck's Saloon 26 April 07

SF had: slivkens
TR had: Jim Beam on the rocks

While still in Chicago, after a lovely dinner at Yoshi's TR and SF met up with resident Chicagoan Ivan to have drinky-drinks at Sidetrack, the pre-eminent video bar in Chicago.

A few words about Sidetrack. First off, it's huge. Secondly, it's enormous. Third of all, it's gigantic. Also, there are video screens. They were playing comedy videos, because Thursdays are Comedy Nights. Frankly, the videos were not all that funny.

Our friend Ivan, however, is a riot. If you live in Chicago, you may already know Ivan. He's widely regarded as the mayor of Big Chick's. He's also a lovely person and a good friend. Ivan knows everyone. In fact, his realtor was at the bar, and his realtor's friend (who also knows Ivan) was there, too. The realtor's friend, who's name we can't remember, was seriously making out with someone in a dark corner of one of the front rooms.

Since it was a school night, Ivan had to leave. TR finished his drink and went back to the hotel. SF headed over to Buck's Saloon for a nightcap. They love SF at Buck's.

Our reviews: BOTTOMS UP!

Sidetrack
3349 North Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.477.9189

Buck's Saloon
3439 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657