I guess you have to be a fan of the movie Boondox Saints to really appreciate this one. Last week in Chicago, I stopped in the Luxbar for a late night snack. The truffle fries are, to die for. About the only way you could improve on them would be to cook them in duck fat. If you want to experience that for yourself, you'll have to hop a cab over to Hot Dougs (http://www.hotdougs.com/default.htm). They do the duck fat and do it right!
As the night comes to an end, I meet one the the bars locals and he asks me if I'm sticking around for the show. He goes on to explain that the owner shows up every night around closing, has a bit to drink and proceeds to let his turrets syndrome unleash it's fury. At first I thought it was a joke or a staged event, but after just a few minutes I realized it was for real. Sad? Yes. Entertaining? If you have a heart, it is for a short bit. The first thing that came to mind was that Gerard Parks, the bartender from Boonkox Saints, HAD to have studdied this guy in preparation for his part in the movie. They are, spot on twins and you have to see it for yourself to believe it.
The Movie takes place in Boston, proper and the Bar resides in the heart of Chicago. If you're from Boston, you can't help but root for the windy city bar owner by the end of the night. If you're from Chicago, you can'y help but cheer on Parks, bean town bartender character in the movie. If you hail from other parts of the world, like Tiger Town or Raider Nation, check out both and judge for yourself.
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