Post #365240 by Tipsy McStagger on Thu, Mar 6, 2008 4:46 PM

On 2008-03-06 16:26, Bongo Bungalow wrote:
I'm so excited! I'm so excited! Chicago ain't no Las Vegas! They gotta do it right 'round here, no "Ultra Lounge" is gonna fly!

..first of all, let me say that i really hope this trader vics venture is everything we hope it to be......I would love to have another place to hang out in that is tikified here......that said, here's a reality check. The area it will be in is the closest thing to vegas chicago has to offer in terms of nightlife.... I would not be suprised if some sort of club atmosphere takes shape....weekends there might be intolerable if you are lookin to relax in the atmosphere with a quiet drink and meal.......I really hope for the best, but in order for vics to survive (especially with the 10.25% tax hike that becomes effective in november) they are gonna have to cater to the vegas type crowds.. it's just the sad reality. what was cool about the old location in the palmer house was that most of the numb skulls didn't know or care about it...if it wasn't advertised in front of their noses they didn't really go there.....which always made the place full of hip folk that wanted to be there and older folk and tourists staying at the hotel....always had a mellow vibe, which is what you would expect of vics......i hope i'm wrong. we'll have to wait and see.......