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post #121 of 134
I like Chicago, but I don't think Chicago likes me. I seem to have terrible luck every time I go there.

On my trips to Chicago:
  • a bird shit on my head while I was waiting for a train
  • I lost a CTA card with $20 on it on the first day I was using it
  • I drove 6 hours from Columbus to Chicago for a job interview only to realize I forgot the suit I was going to wear
  • I got mistaken for a drug smuggler on I-90 while driving home to pick up said suit
  • I have a job interview that goes incredible until the very end when I managed to insult the religion of one of the interviewers.
post #122 of 134
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Originally Posted by iammatt View Post
That isn't contrary to my assertion. The women here are generally not very attractive. My assertion was that the population of NY is ugly when compared to that of Northern California. I stand by that happily. Certainly, the beautiful outliers in NYC are more attractive, but the average person is not.

I do have to say that I am always shocked by how myopic New Yorkers are, even after all these years of hearing New York Uber Alles.

I don't see that at all. Nor Cal has a lot of uglies. Here's my issue with norcal actually. There are quite a few women that would be gorgeous if they actually took care of themselves...but they don't. It's not fun to look at a girl that brags about some stupid sport only people in that region care about, wears no makeup (and needs to), and is draped in some annoying northface gear. NYC has its share of uglies, but it also attracts a lot more beautiful girls from all over.

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When I was there, DG, Pi Phi and Kappa were all still pretty full of good looking girls. That said, much of the college nightlife in general was in Westwood, and I never felt the need to check student ID cards. Another benefit was that outside of school there were so many good choices.

I grew up near Stanford. The girls there have always been ugly.



I suppose that is true, but walking the streets pales in comparison to LA, and parties in LA pale in comparison to the streets. If you are somebody who trades on your looks, loves the sun and can move about, you end up in LA more often than not.

It's all about Theta but Kappa does well too these days from what I've seen.
post #123 of 134
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I think Tomasso and iammatt should get into a hair-pulling fight. Mafoofan can referee.
Pure genius Mr. Cat Fancy, iammatt's Mini-Me would be a perfect arbitrator. BTW, neither of us have hair to spare for hair-pulling hissy fits
post #124 of 134
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Pure genius Mr. Cat Fancy, iammatt's Mini-Me would be a perfect arbitrator. BTW, neither of us have hair to spare for hair-pulling hissy fits
I think you need to find him a new nickname. I seem to have lost a soldier. . Start here. Sorry to hear that you share my hairstyle.
post #125 of 134
Does anyone know how far in advance you need to call to get reservations at Alinea? They aren't open today, so I'm trying to figure out how long of a backup list I'll need tomorrow.
post #126 of 134
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Does anyone know how far in advance you need to call to get reservations at Alinea? They aren't open today, so I'm trying to figure out how long of a backup list I'll need tomorrow.

I've gotten a 9pm Saturday night seating and a 6pm Thursday night seating about 4-5 weeks in advance.
post #127 of 134
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I've gotten a 9pm Saturday night seating and a 6pm Thursday night seating about 4-5 weeks in advance.

Thanks. I called today and was only able to get on the waiting list for May 3rd.

I figure I'll stick with that. If I don't get the table, I'm sure it won't be difficult to have a decent meal somewhere else.
post #128 of 134
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Thanks. I called today and was only able to get on the waiting list for May 3rd.

I figure I'll stick with that. If I don't get the table, I'm sure it won't be difficult to have a decent meal somewhere else.

Try Moto.
post #129 of 134
In town til Sunday afternoon. Going to Avec tonight for dinner and possibly Delilah's or Violet Hour after. Late notice but any Chicagoans want to join? Contact me through my profile (email).
post #130 of 134
quick question - a couple of friends are coming into town adn want to see some blues. I need a nice, safe place for some middle aged white tourists to see blues in chicago. what are the recomendations?
post #131 of 134
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Originally Posted by globetrotter View Post

quick question - a couple of friends are coming into town adn want to see some blues. I need a nice, safe place for some middle aged white tourists to see blues in chicago. what are the recomendations?

Kingston Mines. 2 stages. Short cab ride from downtown / Michigan Ave. Food's not bad either.
post #132 of 134
I was going to say House of Blues as it's right downtown, but they've got Blue October headlining, and the Bangles are coming? Not exactly Chicago blues...
post #133 of 134
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Originally Posted by epb View Post

I was going to say House of Blues as it's right downtown, but they've got Blue October headlining, and the Bangles are coming? Not exactly Chicago blues...

yeah, I've been there a few times, but not for blues.
post #134 of 134
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Originally Posted by globetrotter View Post

quick question - a couple of friends are coming into town adn want to see some blues. I need a nice, safe place for some middle aged white tourists to see blues in chicago. what are the recomendations?

If you're feeling lazy and staying downtown, Blue Chicago is right downtown and pretty close to some good restaurants (all the Bayless places, Naha, Sunda).
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