We just spent a weekend in Chicago. I spend a lot of time saying how awesome Madison is, how it’s the greatest city to live in, blah blah blah. I lie. Chicago is better. Here’s a breakdown:
MADISON |
CHICAGO |
1 comic book shop – total |
On Clark Street alone, there are 2 comic shops within 8 blocks of each other |
public transportation – laughable bus system w/”transfer points” placed in out-of-the-way, hard to get to places |
The El |
diners open 24 hours? IHOP. |
diners open 24 hours? Most street corners. |
2 art museums; one can be seen in its entirety in 45 minutes (bonus points to Madison: both are free) |
the Art Institute…plus dozens of other museums and galleries |
2 independently owned used bookstores |
5 independently owned used bookstores within walking distance of the University of Chicago |
army surplus store? torn down to build the Overture Center for suburbanites |
army surplus store? Chitown’s got both hipster versions AND the real deal run by vets |
Asian tapas? Nope. |
Asian tapas? You betcha!! |
most of the decent music venues here burned down decades ago (moment of silence for the Club de Wash, O’Cayz and the Regent St. Retreat) |
Cabaret Metro. |
Madison dog parks are superior, though.
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