Back Bar @ Parts and Labor by
Man_of Steel, on Flickr
As a Designer- I'll "taste" - a new Bar or Restaurant's "decor" or Interior Elements much more carefully than the Food-
on the first go round. Sorry- it's just how I'm programmed.
So when I first spotted Parts and Labor's "Collage/Assemblage" of matt-black-painted wooden ladders,as a back bar design element- I needed to check it out.
To say that the looks evokes Louise Nevelson is an HUGE complement to who ever "designed" the space.....but I find that although simple- it works with the overall vibe.
Take a look at the rePurposed Church Organ Pipes in the front -
rePurposed Organ Pipes @ Parts and Labor by
Man_of Steel, on Flickr
A very creative cluster of "objects".
and- these propeller-looking kinda things mounted to the Royal Blue Wall really add another layer of intrigue
to the "Circus"(thank you James Ward)
Entry @ PARTS & LABOR by
Man_of Steel, on Flickr
Overall - this place will be hoppin' in the summertime-
as the Back Room's space opens to the Parking Lot-
where a wall was removed to allow for an overhead Garage Door w/ clear panels
to be raised- allowing summer-breezes to waft in.....and alcohol inspired patrons to
stumble around the parking lot- ala Big Star.
OH- YEAH....The food and service.!!Friendly staff- very attentive -and well informed.
The "deal" is the Combo SPECIAL.
A double cheeseburger and a shot and a side for $10.00-
or as they describe it-
Classic or black bean burger, a side and a swill or shot for $10Parts and Labor's Back Bar by
Man_of Steel, on Flickr
Good Burger- Fried Giardiara's OK- great view of the world on Milwaukee Avenue- where
you "KNOW" The Neighborhood's changed-
when The Dialysis Center across the street next to McDonalds is now a Pet Spa / Pet Hotel-
OY-
There goes the neighborhood!(
cringe- how I miss Tania's- the Cuban Salsa Dance Club- that took me to a wonderful place many a night- long ago)
Viva La Logan Square!
Parts and Labor
2700 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
773.360.7840http://www.partsandlaborchicago.com/