ibebobo Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thirsty? http://www.thrillist.com/drink/chicago/chicago-s-first-cta-bar-map-thrillist-chicago 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thirsty? http://www.thrillist.com/drink/chicago/chicago-s-first-cta-bar-map-thrillist-chicago I'm not a drinker anymore so really I could care less. But I do find it interesting that the Green and Pink Lines only run through downtown, and the Red Line ends at Sox/35th, the Orange Line ends at Roosevelt and there is no west branch of the Blue Line. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garmon757 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm not a drinker anymore so really I could care less. But I do find it interesting that the Green and Pink Lines only run through downtown, and the Red Line ends at Sox/35th, the Orange Line ends at Roosevelt and there is no west branch of the Blue Line. Hmm. That's because no popular bar have time for ignorant people on the west and south side sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm not a drinker anymore so really I could care less. But I do find it interesting that the Green and Pink Lines only run through downtown, and the Red Line ends at Sox/35th, the Orange Line ends at Roosevelt and there is no west branch of the Blue Line. Hmm. I noted that on the CTA Tattler, and also while Evanston is no longer dry, the Purple Line wasn't on the map. Also, Blago's neighborhood. Maybe Garmon has something there. It appeared that the map appealed to only a certain kind of bar hopper.I suppose, too, that there would be about 200 bars around Clark and Division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm not a drinker anymore so really I could care less. But I do find it interesting that the Green and Pink Lines only run through downtown, and the Red Line ends at Sox/35th, the Orange Line ends at Roosevelt and there is no west branch of the Blue Line. Hmm. That's because no popular bar have time for ignorant people on the west and south side sadly. I think both of you missed the arrows on the ends of those lines in question. It isn't even that there are no popular bars on the west or south sides, but more with what I think Busjack picked up on that the map seems geared toward a more yuppie crowd, might be influenced by certain neighborhoods being turned dry and seems to factor in how close the bars in question are to the respective rail line. For example there a few bars and clubs that are quite popular south of Bridgeport, but they're a couple of miles east of the Red Line near the South Shore area and also have the distinction of catering to black gay crowds, so it's a bit doubtful they'd draw very many gang bangers. And how many yuppie style bars and clubs are you going to find near the O'Hare Branch of the Blue Line as you get closer to the airport unless they're located inside a hotel complex? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I think both of you missed the arrows on the ends of those lines in question. It isn't even that there are no popular bars on the west or south sides, but more with what I think Busjack picked up on that the map seems geared toward a more yuppie crowd.... Under the map is a list of the bars, confirming that the arrows don't mean anything. But confirming what jajuan thought I thought, there are bars closer to Jefferson Park (at least the bus terminal) than the one listed, but the one listed advertises Wagyu beef. It also advertises 3 Floyds beer, which may or may not be yuppie, but I would rather get it at the source in Munster. And take my word that you need somewhere to "go" when your bladder calls while waiting for a transfer at Jefferson Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTRSP1900-CTA3200 Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Aside from this comment, I'm leaving this topic alone. Alcohol is not my thing. It is an interesting take on the CTA map though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Aside from this comment, I'm leaving this topic alone. Alcohol is not my thing. It is an interesting take on the CTA map though. Not as interesting as the one associated with the connotations of street names, such as Pierogi at 4000 W. And, as implied above, not an effective marketing tool. But I am surprised that one member has not yet commented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artthouwill Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I think both of you missed the arrows on the ends of those lines in question. It isn't even that there are no popular bars on the west or south sides, but more with what I think Busjack picked up on that the map seems geared toward a more yuppie crowd, might be influenced by certain neighborhoods being turned dry and seems to factor in how close the bars in question are to the respective rail line. For example there a few bars and clubs that are quite popular south of Bridgeport, but they're a couple of miles east of the Red Line near the South Shore area and also have the distinction of catering to black gay crowds, so it's a bit doubtful they'd draw very many gang bangers. And how many yuppie style bars and clubs are you going to find near the O'Hare Branch of the Blue Line as you get closer to the airport unless they're located inside a hotel complex? No, I didn't miss the arrows. There is a popular sports bar just steps from the 43rd St Green Line station that is not listed. There is something at 47th and King DRive, a short walk from the 47th Green Line station. These cater to younger crowds, so obviously the map is geared toward Northsiders, or nonblacks, at least. Perhaps that publication's target audience is a north side audience, but it doesn't make the omissions any less glaring. Like I said, I don't drink so I don't really care, but something that did stick out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroShadow Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think both of you missed the arrows on the ends of those lines in question. It isn't even that there are no popular bars on the west or south sides, but more with what I think Busjack picked up on that the map seems geared toward a more yuppie crowd, might be influenced by certain neighborhoods being turned dry and seems to factor in how close the bars in question are to the respective rail line. For example there a few bars and clubs that are quite popular south of Bridgeport, but they're a couple of miles east of the Red Line near the South Shore area and also have the distinction of catering to black gay crowds, so it's a bit doubtful they'd draw very many gang bangers. And how many yuppie style bars and clubs are you going to find near the O'Hare Branch of the Blue Line as you get closer to the airport unless they're located inside a hotel complex? The last question: Hooters (Cumberland) and The Rosemont Mall area (transfer is available to the shuttle ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 No, I didn't miss the arrows. There is a popular sports bar just steps from the 43rd St Green Line station that is not listed. There is something at 47th and King DRive, a short walk from the 47th Green Line station. These cater to younger crowds, so obviously the map is geared toward Northsiders, or nonblacks, at least. Perhaps that publication's target audience is a north side audience, but it doesn't make the omissions any less glaring. Like I said, I don't drink so I don't really care, but something that did stick out. You're pointing out what I already pointed to about what their target audience seemed to be. And MetroShadow I think you kind of missed my larger point that as you get closer to the airport, the number of clubs and bars close to the Blue Line and not on or next to Hotel Row is not necessarily all that high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 ...as you get closer to the airport, the number of clubs and bars close to the Blue Line and not on or next to Hotel Row is not necessarily all that high. MetroShadow's point is that you can take the Brad Stephens's 811 Pace Shuttle to MB Financial Park if you really want to load up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 MetroShadow's point is that you can take the Brad Stephens's 811 Pace Shuttle to MB Financial Park if you really want to load up. No I actually got what he was saying to which my response is that the number of those cases closer to the airport is still relatively low. Plus there is the added point that just occurred to me that what few sports there are that way are probably drawing more of an out of town crowd here on business compared to the number of local patrons from the city and the surrounding suburban communities near there. The local crowds are probably more folks of various communities who are seeking to hit the casinos out there. Maybe those two factors are also why those who put together the ad didn't put focus on the portion of the Blue Line west of the Jefferson Park area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroShadow Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 No I actually got what he was saying to which my response is that the number of those cases closer to the airport is still relatively low. Plus there is the added point that just occurred to me that what few sports there are that way are probably drawing more of an out of town crowd here on business compared to the number of local patrons from the city and the surrounding suburban communities near there. The local crowds are probably more folks of various communities who are seeking to hit the casinos out there. Maybe those two factors are also why those who put together the ad didn't put focus on the portion of the Blue Line west of the Jefferson Park area. If there is a bar, and speaking as a former early 20's adult, I can assure you, there's a way. Doesn't matter if there is a hotel nearby, there's drinks to be had. And as for everything else south of Cermak, that's where the problem of article lies. Doesn't hit the normal chicagoan and shouldn't relate as much. I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajuan Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 If there is a bar, and speaking as a former early 20's adult, I can assure you, there's a way. Doesn't matter if there is a hotel nearby, there's drinks to be had. And as for everything else south of Cermak, that's where the problem of article lies. Doesn't hit the normal chicagoan and shouldn't relate as much. I get it. My mention of the hotels was more to illustrate where a good chunk of bars near the Blue Line getting closer to O'Hare tend to be clustered. Either way, folks on the Northwest side or hitting the casinos closer to the O'Hare area still don't appear to be the crowd the folks creating the ad were aiming for, same as they weren't aiming for Oak Park, the West Side, UIC or anywhere south of Bridgeport or very far outside of the South Loop.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudgym29 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 There are quality taverns on the "L" on the west side which the map missed. However, they are in the near western suburbs, and in a few instances, they aren't labelled as bars; e.g. The Kinderhook Tap (Blue Line: Oak Park|Congress); Amelia's Good Food & Drink (Blue Line: Harlem|Congress, Circle auxiliary exit); Poor Phil's Bar and Grill, and the Marion Street Cheese Market (both: Green Line: Harlem, Marion auxiliary exit). But it's still a solid map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busjack Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 There are quality taverns on the "L" on the west side which the map missed. However, they are in the near western suburbs, and in a few instances, they aren't labelled as bars; e.g. The Kinderhook Tap (Blue Line: Oak Park|Congress); Amelia's Good Food & Drink (Blue Line: Harlem|Congress, Circle auxiliary exit); Poor Phil's Bar and Grill, and the Marion Street Cheese Market (both: Green Line: Harlem, Marion auxiliary exit). But it's still a solid map. It doesn't look like anything outside the city is on the map (I noted that it ended at Howard). but generally any replica CTA map includes the whole L system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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