Harley Stine

Review of Green Chicago Restaurant Co-op

Jazz clubs and pool rooms are churches for me, lif...

Jazz clubs and pool rooms are churches for me, life long. Since late eighties I have been coming to The Green Mill when visiting family and friends in Chicago.

I saw/heard Patricia Barber in September 2013 at Blues Alley in DC and delighted discovering that TGM is her home office when she is not touring. Learning that Monday night s is her spot I started making strong effort to stay in town through Monday if possible when she is on the TGM schedule. Otherwise I like to go on Friday or Saturday nights. Have enjoyed several Sunday Poetry Slams over the years.

Cover charge is exceptionally reasonable, drink prices are fair, bartenders and servers are terrific in my opinion and experience. Commendable that TGM has always been strong about keeping crowd noise low during performances. World-class jazz performed in renown club. TGM should be on the National Register of Historic Places.