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2009 Eat Out Awards
2009 Eat Out Awards Critics’ Picks
STIFF DRINKS, LOOSE TALK Drinks like the Violet Fizz (left) and Clover Club are as high-concept as the Whistler is low-key.Photo: Martha WilliamsMost Unpretentious Pretentious Bar
THE WHISTLER
Any bar that dresses its mixologists in suit vests is begging to be called haughty. Ditto for a bar that doubles as an art gallery and performance space. Following that logic, the Whistler, which opened quietly in Logan Square this year, should be the most unbearably pompous bar in town. But no—there’s something friendly about this lofty space, a laid-back cheeriness that suggests everybody’s glad you’re there. And though you will drink high-concept cocktails here, and you will likely catch a band that’s on its way to some sort of indie notoriety, what you won’t get is pummeled with questions about indie rock that you can’t answer. Because here there are only two questions asked: “How you doing?” and “Ready for another?” 2421 N Milwaukee Ave, 773-227-3530.—David TamarkinCritics’ 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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