Siplings
Searching for the perfect happy hour or date night spot? Join Todd and Diane, the Siplings, for their reviews of the best places to seek savory appetizers and crafty cocktails around Chicago.
Episodes
This episode, the Siplings visit Barra Ñ on the border of Chicago's Avondale and Logan Square neighborhoods. Blame Elston for the lack of border. In this special episode, Todd lays his Altima to rest.
Pro tip: they DO make hollow points for shotguns
In their twelfth episode, the Siplings take on Chicago Diner, a vegan-focused bar and restaurant in the Logan Square neighborhood. They also discuss Cinco de Drinko, Froth, and the Nightman.
No one was coerced into performing any Charlie Work during the production of this episode.
To view their menu, follow this link: http://www.veggiediner.com/menus/
In their 11th episode, the Siplings take to the roof of the Hotel Lincoln to review The J. Parker in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. They also discuss chicken burgers, the rouse of Chicago's springtime season, and question why strip clubs have good buffets.
Wait, what the fuck is a chicken burger?
Special shout-out to the bar staff at J. Parker.
This week, the Siplings review Untitled Supper Club, a pinky-raising establishment in Chicago's River North neighborhood. They also discuss Easter, The Cable Guy, and trendiness.
We went all butter, no Toast this week.
In their ninth episode, the Siplings head to Punch House in the eastern part of Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. In addition to the punches, they discuss hipsters, beef grease, and geese.
So. Many. Hipsters.
In episode 8, the Siplings review Bad Hunter, a bar and restaurant in the heart of Chicago's West Loop. They also discuss MØ, Darius, Chicago (not the city), and redemption. Pure, unadulterated redemption.
In their seventh episode, the Siplings review Booze Box, a Japanese-inspired basement bar in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. Todd and Diane also discuss the DMV, youtube history, and Tito Jackson.
All your faves are belong to us. Make your time. ZIG.
In a very special Episode 6, the Siplings review River Valley Ranch, the farm-to-table brunch staple of eastern Ravenswood. Or is it western Uptown? Regardless of whether anyone even cares, the Siplings discuss mushrooms, Thom Yorke, and R Kelly's cult in this offbeat weekend brunch special.
Follow this link to River Valley's website!
This week, the Siplings review the delightful hole in the wall known as the Rogers Park Social, in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood by Glenwood and Lunt. Diane discusses her disappointment with the food selection, Todd misses the seat, and both marvel at the unique drink-making techniques of the RPS bartenders.
Happy Holidays, sippers! We will be back after New Years with some more delectable reviews.
In Episode 4, the Siplings review Promontory, a bar & venue in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. The Siplings also discuss gentrification, vinyl, and Bryce Dallas Howard.
For more information, visit www.promontorychicago.com!
In Episode 3, the Siplings share their review of Bohemian House, a Bohemian-inspired restaurant in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Drooling and raving ensued.
Follow this link to view BoHo's website!
In Episode 2, the Siplings take on La Sirena Clandestina, a Brazilian-American fusion bar and restaurant in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. Clams, cashews, and hearts abound.
To view La Sirena's menu, follow this link to La Sirena's website.
The Siplings take on BellyQ, the Asian fusion bar and restaurant in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
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