In the complicated world of American pop music, one name seems to cause more division than any other. Of course, it’s the one and only Taylor Swift — her 33-year-old singer, songwriter, and workaholic who is world-famous for stopping by Chicago on her Eras tour (already notoriously infamous). . major ticketmaster snafu) Thursday June 1st and Friday June 2nd at Soldier Field.
The concert is Swift’s first gig in Chicago since 2015 and is guaranteed to draw a huge following. For some, this is good news for the city’s restaurants and bars, which continue to make strides toward economic stability.
Celebrate the diva’s arrival at Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods, the Pioneer Tavern Group’s New Orleans-style restaurant and bar in Wicker Park. The team is planning a glamorous, campy Taylor Swift drag brunch featuring local performers such as: Kitty Banks A Swift-themed cocktail menu will be available Saturday, June 3 at 1415 N. Wood Street.Your ticket ($30) includes cocktails, family-style brunch, and shows at 12:00 and 3:00 pm Via Tok.
Swift’s immense cultural clout and dedicated fan base made the decision to make the themed drug brunch a no-brainer. “We are a NOLA concept, so anything goes,” says Mark Domitrovich, the owner who also runs the group. chicago fire Favorite Lottie’s Pub. “We want to keep it light and fun, and we’re always looking for something new. Taylor Swift’s madness is crazier than ever.”
But like everything Swift seems to be concerned with (sighs) there are some people who hate and hate.
In Chinatown, one cocktail bar takes the opposite approach. A sign on the door of Best Bar at 2233 S. Wentworth Avenue clearly indicates its location.
Inspired by regulars at Swift’s birthday celebrations who called for his music to be banned, the billboard now marks a permanent policy, said co-owner Chris Sinca. block club chicagoInstead, Best Bar’s DJ is playing “variety of house music.” The genre, which Cinka associates with her hometown of Detroit, was invented and popularized in Chicago. Requests for Swift’s songs have reportedly spiked since the signing.
Cinka and co-owner James Urydki, who are also co-creators of King Karaoke, a decadent new lounge in Chinatown, are unsure if amateur singers will be allowed to perform their favorite Swift hits at the venue. Not announced yet.
But in the end, these are just Champagne’s problems. Good luck to all facing the Swifities wrath.
