What’s got Daredevil, John Cusack, C3P0, scantily-clad women, a bubble show and great deals on graphic novels? The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo! Check out this recap of all 3 days of C2E2!
Articles By: Gene Wagendorf III
Ethyl’s Party (Bar, Chinatown)
Located south of Chinatown’s main strip, Ethyl’s Party is one of Chicago’s greatest divey little secrets. Home to good people, cheap beer and Blackhawks fans, there’s no better place to drink until you see ghosts.
Las Palmas (Restaurant, Wicker Park)
A standout Mexican restaurant in the heart of Wicker Park, Las Palmas offers intimate dining and an outdoor patio, the perfect place for a date or a giddy Margarita Night.
Wolff’s Flea Markets
Ever dream of a magical place where you can buy samurai swords, fresh fruit, vintage beer steins and comic books? Wolff’s Flea Markets has all that and tons, tons more.
Malört: The “Unrelenting” Local Liquor
Malört has long been the drink by which Chicagoans test their mettle. Got what it takes to throw one back and keep it down?
Chicago’s Windy City Rollers
Chicago’s premier all-female flat-track roller derby league. A fluid mix of brutality and poetry.
Hagen’s Fish Market: Seafood is Lovefood
Hagen’s Fish Market has operated in Portage Park since 1946 and is home to Chicago’s last natural hardwood smokehouse. They sell a variety of fresh, smoked and fried seafood, all prepared with a care and skill unrivaled in the city.
Declan’s Irish Pub (Bar, Old Town)
Born in ’72, Declan’s Irish pub is a great place to catch some Oklahoma football or have a quiet weeknight beer.
The Patio Theater: Portage Park’s Movie Palace
The Patio Theater, an awe-inspiring old movie palace, is home to a completely restored lobby, state-of-the-art sound and one of Chicago’s largest single screens — all for for five bucks.
The Continental (Bar, Humboldt Park)
A 4am bar in Humboldt Park, The Continental has comfortable booths, good music and an attentive staff.
Montrose Harbor: The North Side’s Natural Playground
Located at the north end of Lincoln Park, Montrose Harbor has a little something for everyone: swimming, fishing, sledding, bird watching, a dog beach, a great restaurant and tons of bunnies!
The California Clipper (Bar & Music Venue, Humboldt Park)
Looking for a bar slightly off the beaten path that has great music, excellent cocktails and lots of red lights? Welcome to The California Clipper.
Fishing in Chicago
A primer on fishing in the Windy City. From snagging in ponds and casting out in the lake to great river spots and even ice fishing, this article will tell you where to get supplies and where to fish once you’ve got ‘em.
Lollapalooza 2011 Preview
Check out this preview of the 2011 Lollapalooza festival, complete with set times, stage locations and tons of music!












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