The Orbit Lounge

The Orbit Room in Chicago is a retro/rockabilly themed bar in the Avondale neighborhood.  It's definitely got a cool 50s feel to it but without overdoing it.  Thankfully, it stays away from the stereotypes prevalent in most 1950s themed establishments and keeps to a darker, moodier atmosphere.  Unfortunately, I couldn't get any decent photos due to the low lighting, but some photos can be seen on their website.  It was dead when we got there, around 6, but started picking up around 7.  The waitress/bartender was nice and the food was decent, if a tad pricey for bar fare.  Overall, pretty decent place if you're in the neighborhood, but not someplace I'd go out of my way to see again.  In other news, I'll be seeing more rockabilly venues in the near future, so keep an eye out.  Also, gave my buddy Colin a pompadour to fit in.

Oh, and my own pomp

Overall, fun night.  And on that note, goodnight all.  See ya tomorrow.