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Hala Kahiki
2834 River Rd
River Grove, IL 60171

I first came to Hala Kahiki at the end of 2008 and loved it! I was getting ready to get married the following month and seeing all the festive Tiki decorations got me super pumped. Sadly I haven’t found myself here as often as I had hoped so when I got an invite over the weekend I couldn’t pass it up. This is a must go to bar!

Décor: Tiki-riffic! This place is head to toe full of Island Tiki gear with dim lighting to set the mood. Lots of Bamboo walls, Tiki guys on the walls, palm trees, beaded curtains, you name it they have it! Once you walk in it seems very small. There is a nice little bar area with some seating. Beyond that is another tiny room with more tables. The first time I came here I thought that was it. But when you keep venturing out more this place is huge full of all sorts of nooks and crannies. And they even have a super cute patio out back.

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Chicago City Limits
1712 West Wise Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193

I used to frequent here quite often when I first moved out to the NW Burbs. Such a great bar to see some great live music. Have found some super fun cover bands here & saw Vanilla Ice!!! Yep you read correctly, Mr Ice Ice Baby himself, it was super sweet.

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Back Alley Bar
2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89104

After a long day at the Consumer Electronic Show we decided to get some grub. This little bar drew us in with their taco special but we will talk about that later. What was even more shocking was how close this bar was from our room. As soon as you get off the elevator and walk out into the casino BAM! there it is. Just a quick elevator stumble away.

Décor: This is such a small place there really isn’t much room for a whole lotta décor. The kitchen is out in the open behind the salsa bar. They have a small stage, the chairs are red metal, with wooden tables, a decent size bar and a handful of flat screens.

Crowd: Surprisingly not that busy. Just your regular Vegas folk here to have a good time.

Service: The service was awesome! Kierra is the best waitress I have ever had in Sin City. She was super bubbly, helped us out with our drink selections, and joked around with us all night. Loved her!

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Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Talk about being a big part of Chicago History! The building that houses Lincoln Hall first opened in 1912 as the Fullerton Theatre. Since then, the building has housed a garage and machine shop, the Crest Theatre and, most recently, the 3 Penny Cinema. In 1934, FBI sharpshooters were stationed atop what is now Lincoln Hall to prevent John Dillinger’s escape from the Biograph Theatre across the street on the night he was killed. After 20 years as owner/operators of Schubas Tavern Mike and Chris Schuba opened Lincoln Hall in this historic building. “We’ve been looking three years for a building that would create a human-scale, intimate experience where we can put the music first,” said Chris Schuba in 2009 as he walked the dust-covered mezzanine while construction workers welded, sawed and hammered around him.

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Schubas
3159 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Here is a little history on Schubas for ya. Schubas is a brick and masonry neo-Gothic treasure that’s been a Lake View neighborhood landmark for over 100 years. Built in 1903 as part of a project undertaken by the Schlitz Brewery, the building was one of hundreds erected at the turn of the century. This project included structures housing everything from corner taps to opulent hotels, and stretched from Minneapolis through Wisconsin to the far reaches of Chicago’s Pullman district. Schubas remains one of a handful of these elegant buildings still operating as a saloon.

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Donny Dirks Zombie Den
2027 N 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55411

www.donnydirks.com

There are so many great things to say about this bar I don’t even know where to start! First things first this place had me with the cheesy flicks on the tube, this special night featured the Garbage Pail Kids Movie. I hear they show all sorts of Zombie-esk flicks. They have Daily Happy Horror from 4pm to 7pm with 2 for 1 Tap Beer. In the corner, a small chainsaw sits inside a glass case that reads “In case of zombie attack, break glass.” They have a “Weird Science” option where you can play Mixologist and make up your own dangerous concoctions. And you gotta love the clever drink descriptions!

Champagne Cocktail
Fancy fun for everyone. Choose from peach, rhubarb, orange, grapefruit, cherry or aromatic bubbles.

“Orange Death”
When you only have a half a pair of testicles you don’t order this drink. Brandy, orange, & strong.

“El Baron Del Terror”
Made for & by orphaned Mexican zombies that we found in the basement.
The most bastardized classic made the proper way w/ the juice of a whole fresh lime in each glass. A Margarita…..made in Mexico…..by terrorists.

Décor: Swanky with chandeliers, tiger striped carpet, smoked out mirrors, deer heads, & large cozy seats at the bar or plush booths to lounge in.

The Crowd: Everyone seems to be real chill. We came early so it wasn’t very busy. I hear it gets uber packed the later it gets.

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WHO:

B.B. King’s Blues Club – the restaurant that provides southern comfort and live music ’round the clock.

WHAT:

Now open serving the best Creole cuisine with that southern comfort touch for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining.

WHEN:

Monday – Thursday, 6:30 a.m.-2 a.m.

Friday – Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-4 a.m.

Breakfast menu served from 6:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Lunch/Dinner menu served from 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Late night menu served from 11 p.m.-2 a.m.

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LAS VEGAS – September 2, 2009 – “The Thrill is Gone” no longer as the King of Blues brings his popular restaurant, bar and nightlife venue, B.B. King’s Blues Club, to Las Vegas. The namesake that made Lucille famous is set to open winter 2009 at The Mirage.

From early morning to late night, B.B. King’s Blues Club will serve the best in Creole cuisine fused with that southern comfort touch. Palates of Las Vegas visitors and locals alike are sure to be awakened by signature items such as Fried Dill Pickles, Gumbo Ya Ya Straight from the Bayou, Lip Smacking Ribs, Southern Fried Catfish and Banana Bread Pudding. It doesn’t stop with the food, as the drinks are just as tasty and full of soul – from the Boll Weevil that’s sure to pack a punch to the Wang Dang Doodle that the women will love.

It is an all-in-one experience as B.B. King’s Blues Club will offer music seven nights a week from funky and fast to soulful and smooth. Come for dinner and experience the tunes that emanate from the in-room stage. As the night progresses, so will the tunes as guests turn to the dance floor to dance the night away. The house bands at B.B. King’s Blues Club surpass the standard of what many know to be a house band, and friends of the King are likely to stop by at any time to join them and jam the night away.

B.B. King’s Blues Club at The Mirage will be located across from The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge and next to Samba Brazilian Steakhouse. The 558-seat venue will feature four bars; one outside looking into the club and three inside, all with great views of the stage and entertainment. The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining; open until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. on weekends or until the last man (or woman) is left standing. The signature retail section of the famed blues club will be open all hours for patrons to take home some soul, including T-shirts, glassware, guitar picks and more. For more information, please visit www.bbkingclubs.com.

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First Place Sports Bar & Grill
1736 W Algonquin Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Like any other bar, I came across First Place because I needed something to quench my thirst. Specifically in this case it was a keg. It was after a holiday weekend the hubby & I came in to drop off our empty keg, can you believe it?! It was actually empty! I know this defeat doesn’t sound like much but I find in getting older it becomes harder & harder to kill a keg. Oh how those younger years made it seem so easy…. Anyway since we were there & thirsty we decided to take a seat at the bar. Now when it comes to sports bars in the burbs you normally get a place like Fox and Hounds which is a hug space that is usually over priced with not very attentive staff. Total opposite ends of the earth with First Place! The space is very intimate but has ample seating.

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