Travesty Of The Day
Went to The Berghoff for lunch today. It's easily my favorite place to go for lunch in the Loop. It's truly an old school German joint--in fact, they are the proud owners of Chicago Liquor Control Board License #1, and the murals in the bar (which women were not allowed in until the 1970s) show scenes of people getting their tipple on after the repeal of Prohibition.
Anyway, as I was slathering my rye bread with mustard (yeah, I know) I noticed a placard on the table advertising their martini specials. Apparently, for 8 bucks you can now get a "Chocolatini" or a pink-colored "Cupid's Arrow" served to you. Yuck. You know that society is taking a turn for the worse when an institution like the 'hoff reduces themselves to serving froo-froo drinks.
Next thing you know, they'll have bruschetta on the appetizers menu.
Ilk's take: It's not a martini unless it's clear.
Went to The Berghoff for lunch today. It's easily my favorite place to go for lunch in the Loop. It's truly an old school German joint--in fact, they are the proud owners of Chicago Liquor Control Board License #1, and the murals in the bar (which women were not allowed in until the 1970s) show scenes of people getting their tipple on after the repeal of Prohibition.
Anyway, as I was slathering my rye bread with mustard (yeah, I know) I noticed a placard on the table advertising their martini specials. Apparently, for 8 bucks you can now get a "Chocolatini" or a pink-colored "Cupid's Arrow" served to you. Yuck. You know that society is taking a turn for the worse when an institution like the 'hoff reduces themselves to serving froo-froo drinks.
Next thing you know, they'll have bruschetta on the appetizers menu.
Ilk's take: It's not a martini unless it's clear.
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