Entries Tagged as 'Chicago'

Restaurant: Jeri’s Grill in Chicago

Jeri’s Grill (4357 N Western Ave, Chicago) has been around since 1963. In many respects, you’ll be able to figure this out just by the way the place looks.

I finally got to visit the diner on Christmas Day. Yep, when they say open 24 hours, they mean it. We were at one place for Christmas Eve dinner and presents and would be at another household on Christmas night. At that point, why cook?

As you can see by the picture, I had the meatloaf special, and the boyfriend had a Denver omelet. We split a short stack of pancakes.Jeri's Grill omelette and meatload

Jeri’s Grill is not as good as our favorite breakfast/brunch place, Cozy Corner, but it is serviceable. The coffee is hot and reasonably priced. The prompt service keeps your cup well filled.

Don’t come here expecting a million different choices and organic this and that. This is a greasy spoon neighborhood diner. It’s going to be there for you when everything else is closed, too expensive, or just not worth the hassle. Jeri’s Grill is a place you can stop in for a fried spam sandwich and a piece of pie. Mmm.

It’s a lot of food for their very affordable prices. Just remember to bring cash because that is all they take.

Art on Track: (Car 8) NFA Space

Here it is. Post 8 is the last post in the Art on Track 2009 series.

NFA Space put together an installation that could be looked upon with either hope or dread. Quirky and fanciful life jackets sat at the ready in every seat and hung above the doors. The creators said that it was like a lifeline. Everyone has had such a bad time lately that the life jackets are a sign that there is life and survival in the future.

I, however, couldn’t help but feel panic that (oh, no) we’re going to need life jackets on the CTA too. There are dangers out there where you may not have previously considered there to be.

Art on Track NFA Space life jackets on the CTA

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Art on Track: (Car 7) Colibri Studio & Gallery

Post 7 of Art on Track 2009.

The Colibri Studio organized this train car to showcase their artists and to promote the 18th Street PIlsen Open Studios event. If you’re reading this, the tour has unfortunately already passed you by.

Art on Track Colibri Studio Gallery

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