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2009 Eat Out Awards
2009 Eat Out Awards Critics’ Picks
The Please Don’t Go Award
THE CHARLESTON
Anyone who lived in Bucktown in the late ’80s or ’90s—during its precondo days when you could walk down the street without bumping into a Birkin bag or even someone who knew what the hell that is—has been to the Charleston. At this quintessential neighborhood bar, bartenders occasionally fire up a grill on the sidewalk in summer, string pluckers often provide the bar’s soundtrack, Fred the cat wanders in and out, and a handful of pool sharks are known to school unsuspecting newbies. The pool table’s gone now, and soon, the Charleston will be, too. Owner Wendy Pick has put the business up for sale. She’s hopeful the space will remain a bar, and no deal is official yet, but we can’t help but feel as if we’re losing an old friend. 2076 N Hoyne Ave, 773-489-4757.—Heather ShouseCritics’ Picks: Promo King | The Please Don’t Go Award | Most Unpretentious Pretentious Bar | The Best Way to Use Your Noodle Award | Biggest twits | The Comeback Kid | The Urban Oasis Award | The Lifetime Achievement Award | Best Elbow Rubbing | Best Place to Ogle Women | The Bigfoot Award | We’d like to thank the economy | Proof That Evolution Exists | A Blog-o You Can Trust | Recession-era reads | The Viagra Award for Staying Power | Best Revival Act | Thanks for the memories | Best Extra Value Meal Photo gallery | Readers’ Choice Awards | Critics’ Picks | Video from the ceremony
Time Out Chicago / Issue 215 : Apr 9–15, 2009
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