Chicago is the largest city in the Midwest and as of 2008 is the 3rd largest city in the entire country. The city has a rich musical heritage including symphony orchestra and opera. Blues, gospel, soul and jazz music have been represented in Chicago for many, many years.
There are several Chicago Blues clubs because the Blues are so popular in the Windy City.
-The 7313 Club is located on S. Halsted St. in Chicago. This club has been described as an authentic blues joint. The interior boasts red carpeting and wood paneling.
-The Barn of Barrington is located on S. Barrington Rd and features jazz, reggae and of course, the blues. This club offers an open mic night on Wednesdays. There is also a 4-star restaurant here, as well as superb banquet halls.
-Blues Island Pub is located on W. Vermont St. This pub features live music 5 nights a week. The best blues bands in Chicagoland are featured.
-Celebrity Lounge on E. 83rd St., is located on the South side. There is a cover charged on the weekend, however during the week, it's absolutely free!
Chicago Blues Clubs are a mainstay in Chicago because of the popularity of the music, and the musical roots of the city.
-Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge is located on the historic (old) Route 66. This blue's club is retro and serves lots of delicious fried foods. You'll also find the Blue Rooster Lounge here.
-Smoke Daddy located on W. Division St. You can get barbeque platters to die for here, and local blues musicians play every night of the week.
-Frankie's Blue Room on W. Chicago Avenue. Decorated in the style from the 40's, a dim, moody place that boasts a deck, if you get tired of the moodiness of its blues.
Blues music has its roots in African American work songs around the turn of the century (1900). Some early Blue's musicians include Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and W.C. Handy. One of the original professional blue's singers was Ma Rainey, who asserted to have coined the word "Blues." Other musicians included Victoria Spivey, and Bessie Smith.
More Chicago Blues Clubs:
-Lee's Unleaded Blues on S. South Chicago Avenue is painted black inside and is adorned with mirrors and red carpeting, this is one sassy Blue's club. The crowd runs the gamut, everyone from elderly Blue's lovers to college students.
-House of Blues on N. Dearborn Avenue. HOB runs a restaurant called The Back Porch where live Blue's music is played every night. There is also an extensive folk art collection here, covering both the walls and the ceiling.
-Wallace's Catfish Corner on W. Madison St. A great place in the summer to listen to street Blues and eat catfish.
-Kingston Mines on N. Halsted St. is one of the most distinguished Blue's clubs in Chicago. Two stages. Two bands. Nightly duels in a comfortable and grungy atmosphere that serves up all sorts of eats like burgers, wings, polish sausage, catfish. Because Kingston Mines is so popular, they have their own store where you can purchase their merchandise so you can take some of the Blue's home with you.
Friday, 16 October 2009
Paris Nightlife
Paris not only shines for being "The City of Light", but for being the city of music, sound, dance, and revelry. Even the most skeptic would be charmed by Paris after sunset. Though less frantic than other world capitals such as Berlin, Madrid or New York, Paris nightlife is legendary too. There you'll find relaxed bar-cafes, the most fashionable dance clubs, and mellow jazz clubs Maybe you prefer to go to some of its worldwide famous Cabaret venues or to any of the pubs spread throughout the city. And for all the gay people, there is the pink Paris, mostly in the Marais neighbourhood.
Along the Rue Oberkampf there are the trendiest clubs for young people. It asserted itself as the city's coolest new hang-out in the mid-90s and even today it still is. The Bastille area is a must for those people who want to have a night long party. If money is not a problem, the Champs-Elysées is full of luxury bars and clubs and attracts lots of tourists that want to spend a great time. On a Paris night, the cheapest entertainment, especially for the young, is "the show" at the top of Ile de la Cité, behind Notre-Dame. The Buddha Bar is a symbol in the Parisian nightlife. It is known as an Asian trend bar, with the best music and decoration in the city. On the other hand, La Flèche d'Or combines live music with the perfect alternative ambience. If you just like to dance, the Queen club (considered one of the best clubs in Paris) would be the most indicated choice, nominally a gay venue but one of the city's best and most packed places to enjoy, no matter what your sexual orientation may be.
Paris versatility is nowhere more visible than on a night out. If you begin the night having a cocktail at Place Vendome, and you finish it up with a beer in Belleville, you'll feel like you have been into different countries. Paris nightlife offers whatever you wish.
The lines between cafes and bars in Paris are very thin. In most of them you won't notice the different of a cocktail bar or maybe an elegant café! There are lots of Irish and British pubs, specially designed for tourists. But that doesn't prevent fashionable Parisians from bar hopping. There are many bars oriented just for young people too. For all these older people, there are luxury locals such as the Ritz bar. In general, bars and pubs are open daily from 11am to 1:30am.
If you are a club lover, you'll find in Paris all kinds of places with the best house, techno, Latin, hip-hop, garage or French popular music. Worldwide famous DJs play the best music in the Paris clubs. Le Divan du Monde, with Brazilian, tango, indie, rock, house and hip hop music; Le Saint, with house and salsa music; and les Bains Douches, a Turkish bathhouse transformed into an amazing place, are three of the most fashionable clubs in the city and an absolute must for the Paris nightlife scene!
Along the Rue Oberkampf there are the trendiest clubs for young people. It asserted itself as the city's coolest new hang-out in the mid-90s and even today it still is. The Bastille area is a must for those people who want to have a night long party. If money is not a problem, the Champs-Elysées is full of luxury bars and clubs and attracts lots of tourists that want to spend a great time. On a Paris night, the cheapest entertainment, especially for the young, is "the show" at the top of Ile de la Cité, behind Notre-Dame. The Buddha Bar is a symbol in the Parisian nightlife. It is known as an Asian trend bar, with the best music and decoration in the city. On the other hand, La Flèche d'Or combines live music with the perfect alternative ambience. If you just like to dance, the Queen club (considered one of the best clubs in Paris) would be the most indicated choice, nominally a gay venue but one of the city's best and most packed places to enjoy, no matter what your sexual orientation may be.
Paris versatility is nowhere more visible than on a night out. If you begin the night having a cocktail at Place Vendome, and you finish it up with a beer in Belleville, you'll feel like you have been into different countries. Paris nightlife offers whatever you wish.
The lines between cafes and bars in Paris are very thin. In most of them you won't notice the different of a cocktail bar or maybe an elegant café! There are lots of Irish and British pubs, specially designed for tourists. But that doesn't prevent fashionable Parisians from bar hopping. There are many bars oriented just for young people too. For all these older people, there are luxury locals such as the Ritz bar. In general, bars and pubs are open daily from 11am to 1:30am.
If you are a club lover, you'll find in Paris all kinds of places with the best house, techno, Latin, hip-hop, garage or French popular music. Worldwide famous DJs play the best music in the Paris clubs. Le Divan du Monde, with Brazilian, tango, indie, rock, house and hip hop music; Le Saint, with house and salsa music; and les Bains Douches, a Turkish bathhouse transformed into an amazing place, are three of the most fashionable clubs in the city and an absolute must for the Paris nightlife scene!
New York Cities Indian restaurants
Indian food is one of my favorite types of cuisines. That said, I'm fortunate in that I live in New York City, where Indian restaurants are plentiful. Here are a few of my favorites out of the many I've eaten in. All of the ones I've listed have great service, ambience and, of course, wonderful food.
Vatan (Vegetarian Indian, 409 3rd Avenue, by 29th St.): I'm not a vegetarian, but am highly impressed with this place which serves delicious and atypical Indian cuisine. The menu, which is a set menu, is all-you-can-eat and features dozens of well-prepared small dishes. Appetizers include mini potato samosas, mashed and spiced chick peas and tiny puffed breads filled with yogurt. The main course includes curried cauliflower, spinach stew, rice with lentils and a tomato and potato soup. Though the portions are tiny, they're extremely filling. So far, I haven't been able to finish the entire meal, let alone ask for seconds!
Madras Mahal (Kosher Vegetarian Indian Cuisine, 104 Lexington Ave): This small and cozy eatery serves fresh and delicious meals. I especially love their dosai, which are crepes stuffed with spiced potatoes. They're huge and come with a variety of chutneys to dip the crepe into. I also recommend the combination platters. Each comes with several small dishes, such as mashed, curried eggplant and spinach with cheese, and each platter is served with a large poori (puffed bread). A great way to finish off your meal is to enjoy a mango lassi, which is a sweet yogurt-based drink.
Chola (232 East 58th Street): This upscale Indian restaurant has modern decor and a relaxed setting. My favorite dish is their chicken tikka masala, which is so tender it practically melts in your mouth. They also have unique dishes, such as chicken with mango and mint sauce, and lamb with cashew paste.
Bombay Palace Restaurant (30 West 52nd Street): Bombay Palace's elegant decor is appropriate for its name. Some of my favorite dishes here include the Kashmari Naan, which is bread stuffed with nuts and dried fruit, and the leg of lamb, which is marinated with a chili and garlic paste.
Vatan (Vegetarian Indian, 409 3rd Avenue, by 29th St.): I'm not a vegetarian, but am highly impressed with this place which serves delicious and atypical Indian cuisine. The menu, which is a set menu, is all-you-can-eat and features dozens of well-prepared small dishes. Appetizers include mini potato samosas, mashed and spiced chick peas and tiny puffed breads filled with yogurt. The main course includes curried cauliflower, spinach stew, rice with lentils and a tomato and potato soup. Though the portions are tiny, they're extremely filling. So far, I haven't been able to finish the entire meal, let alone ask for seconds!
Madras Mahal (Kosher Vegetarian Indian Cuisine, 104 Lexington Ave): This small and cozy eatery serves fresh and delicious meals. I especially love their dosai, which are crepes stuffed with spiced potatoes. They're huge and come with a variety of chutneys to dip the crepe into. I also recommend the combination platters. Each comes with several small dishes, such as mashed, curried eggplant and spinach with cheese, and each platter is served with a large poori (puffed bread). A great way to finish off your meal is to enjoy a mango lassi, which is a sweet yogurt-based drink.
Chola (232 East 58th Street): This upscale Indian restaurant has modern decor and a relaxed setting. My favorite dish is their chicken tikka masala, which is so tender it practically melts in your mouth. They also have unique dishes, such as chicken with mango and mint sauce, and lamb with cashew paste.
Bombay Palace Restaurant (30 West 52nd Street): Bombay Palace's elegant decor is appropriate for its name. Some of my favorite dishes here include the Kashmari Naan, which is bread stuffed with nuts and dried fruit, and the leg of lamb, which is marinated with a chili and garlic paste.
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