High Dive

Anyone ventured into this place for lunch/dinner yet? I think it is open, based on Metromix, but you never know.

High Dive
1938 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL
773-235-3483

Cinny's Mom wrote:Anyone ventured into this place for lunch/dinner yet? I think it is open, based on Metromix, but you never know.

Oh, yes, it is open.

I went on opening night, two weeks ago.

I did not know that they were serving food, though.

E.M.

So how is the atmosphere? Typical or interesting?

Tippenze wrote:So how is the atmosphere? Typical or interesting?

I am not exactly sure of how to respond so I will tell you a little story:

At the U. of C. there was a Jersey girl in my dorm who dressed every day as if she were going to a Bon Jovi concert that night.

I nicknamed her "Budget."

E.M.

Oh. I was just wondering if it would be a fun place to go. I'm looking for something new.

I'm trying to picture what space this place might be in - is that the old Blue Cactus space?

At any rate, Metromix lists the kitchen specialty as "ranch fries" - I wouldn't go in with high expectations.

Pete wrote:I'm trying to picture what space this place might be in - is that the old Blue Cactus space?

Yes, it is the same.

E.M.

Sometimes, you can learn a lot about a place, or at least its employees, by sitting at the bar. I happened to be placed a few feet away from the POS system, where I read the placeholder names the bartenders assigned to open tabs: Behind Solo Guy. Other Behind Solo Guy. Vest. Weird. Fat Solo Guy.

I'm pretty sure "Weird" had it coming, but I feel badly for "Fat Solo Guy" right now, whomever he was. I guess if you're in the mood for some decent bar bites, a tap list with something for everyone and hidden contempt, you'd do worse than the High Dive. For my part, I'm never going back.