Choices include vibes by Lauryn Hill, Fiona Apple and Billy Joel. When the music's right, party people team up to create a makeshift dance floor by pushing tables and chairs aside. A 30-something crowd hops to Lush after work or before hitting Chicago's night scene. Dressing to impress is not a prerequisite in this dimly lit dive. Between Thursday and Saturday, the place is packed from wall to wall.
Patrons get to choose what they want to hear from a variety of music on a CD jukebox.
Besides its selection of appetizers like baked brie, bruschetta and shrimp scampi, Lush's menu offers steak, chicken ceasar, the Lushburger, pizza and other dishes. Lush has a nice selection of wines, beers and cocktails. On the street parking is possible, but only if you're lucky enough to swipe a spot. Perry is a Chicago freelance writer.