Jack & Ginger’s is one of those bars with lots of specials

You know the furniture store that always has a “SALE” sign out front?  Jack & Ginger’s kind of like that.  They always have drink and food specials going on.  I was there on a Thursday Night, which was Trivia Night and burgers were on special for something like $4.  Not bad.

I could be wrong, but I think they also have their namesake drink on special 24 hours a day, but don’t quote me on that.  They also have signs everywhere you look promoting the specials they have going on during other parts of the week.  Bottom line, if you’re cheap, you’ll love Jack & Ginger’s

Trivia was fun and not that kind of trivia that is super-geeky-hard.  It was manageable and didn’t require me to be totally invested in it.

Cafe Laguardia: Awesome Mojitos and Annoying People

I think Cafe Laguardia is Cuban, but I’m not totally sure.  It’s something Caribbean – I know that for sure.

I also know that the bartender made me an awesome Raspberry Mojito.  Go ahead and make fun of me.  I don’t give a fuck.  It was tasty and I enjoyed it.

I also know that the people there are annoying.  Cafe Laguardia seems to attract middle-aged divorced women who put on their fancy animal printed jacket and something tighter than it should be so they can get out there and shake it once a year.  If you happen to be on the dance floor when the band starts playing and you’re NOT dancing, they will go Honey Badger on you and push you out of the fucking way.

But the Mojito was great.  I enjoyed that.

I also know that the band has a guy that stands on a wooden box and does some form of tap dancing and it’s louder than the band.

But they do make a damn tasty Raspberry Mojito.

And the women at Laugurdia Cafe get fairly pissed off when you’re a man and you use the women’s bathroom.  I don’t think it’s that big of a deal, but this particular leopard-clad cougar didn’t like it.

But I highly recommend the Raspberry Mojito.

They will treat you like a King at Floyd’s

I ventured over to Bucktown last night.  Bucktown isn’t that far away, but since it’s across the freeway, it might as well be Iowa as far as I’m concerned.

On my way home, I stopped by a little corner bar called Floyd’s and I was really impressed with their service.  I asked questions about their beers and the bartender patiently walked me through their selections.  When I grumbled that they were a little too heavy on IPA’s she defended the menu with a smile.

I eventually landed on a Coors Banquet.  She complimented the choice and opened the can before serving it to me.

I only stayed for for one beer, but she diligently checked on me three times through the consumption of that beer.

If excellent customer service is your thing, I recommend a journey out to Bucktown and a stop at Floyd’s.  Tell them the guy who came in and drank a Coors Banquet while fiddling around on his iPad sent you.