Hey, Omni, just because I’m replying to your reply point by point, please don’t take this as a Pit reply. Only slight snottiness is intended as only slight umbrage was taken at your reply.
“dropzone, I assume you haven’t been to any of the bars mentioned such as Joy Blue and Sheffields.”
Yep. I really am a boring old suburbanite and use constant mention on WXRT as an indication that Sheffield’s isn’t “low key with some atmosphere.” And Sheffields has already been dismissed by you as “major hot spots where we’d have no chance of not getting crowded out, and over run.” After all, I do read the threads.
“…and won’t pick a “singles bar” unless we find the Regal Beagle is available”
Too bad. At least I’d know how to dress. So what do you call your basic meat market these days?
“…many many low key bars with some atmosphere”
Fully agree that it’s our goal. As much fun as the club scene no doubt is, we agree about that.
“Some people are visiting the city for the first time, and it’d be nice to give them the slight bonus of seeing something a little unique along with hanging with us.”
So that leaves out Bennigans? 
A blues bar would give a nice taste for the out of towners, but would be just too loud and distracting.
“And the reality of the situation is alot of the suburbs’ bars aren’t much less crowded or loud than the suggested city venues.”
Very true, which is why a restaurant with a liquor license might be a better choice.
“It’ll all be discussed in due time, but keep an open mind.”
I thought this was the discussion. I am keeping my mind open, but am also trying to put forward my own views.
