http://www.notabbott.com/chicago/ This is not meant to be any sort of definitive guide to Chicago. At least not yet. It's just a quick look at some places and some things that are worth my time in this place I call home, and might be worth yours as well. en-us On the surface, Ivory Wire is just former Columbia Records artist Dovetail Joint with new drummer Henry Jansen. But while... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000316.shtml Singing love songs with a voice very reminiscent of Robin Zander, the sound of this band falls largely in between... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000315.shtml There's a huge buzz about these guys, and on the surface, it's easy to see why. The five piece band... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000308.shtml Drive is quickly becoming my favorite local band, giving EXO a run for their money. The sound is reminiscent of... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000307.shtml These guys are old-school to the hilt. I think the best way to describe them is that they've got a... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000306.shtml This is probably my favorite local band right now, and has been for a number of years. Singer and principal... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000141.shtml 3010 North Lincoln This bar used to have live bands, feeding off of the recording studio across the street. The... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000067.shtml 3801 North Ashland A "traditional" Irish pub run by a couple of, duh, Irishmen, one of the nice things about... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000066.shtml 1998 MLS Champions 1998 U.S. Open Cup Champions 2000 Open Cup Champions Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire is the newest... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000065.shtml The best way I can describe MVP frontman Nicholas Barron is a cross between Al Green and David Byrne...eccentric to... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000064.shtml You haven't lived until you've heard these guys do their salsa version of Van Halen's "Panama" or the Rolling Stones'... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000063.shtml 633 North Wells 2801 North Lincoln A really good stuffed pizza, but not worth the ridiculous wait usually required for... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000062.shtml 2662 North Halsted (and other locations) Boasting "all natural ingredients," Edwardo's has a good crust, and the spinach stuffed pizza... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000061.shtml 3006 North Sheffield The key here is that Chicago's Pizza is centrally located, is open until 5AM, and has slices... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000060.shtml 2548 North Clark Street This is my favorite spot for a quick lunch. The thin crust is consistently good, and... http://www.notabbott.com/archives/chicago/000059.shtml