I was having trouble coming up with my first post and finally just decided to write about what i was most familiar with, the Green Mill. I have been living in Uptown for about a year and a half and the Green Mill has been the most frequent place that i find myself going to. I have even written a blog about the bouncer, Big Al is what people call him. If you are interested check it out here. For those who haven't been to this historic jazz club (it is the oldest jazz club in the entire nation), drop what you are doing right now and make your way to the Lawrence stop on the Red Line and walk one block west to Broadway. At the northwest corner of Lawrence and Broadway, you will find a bright green neon sign that reads "Green Mill Cocktail Lounge", with bright flashing lights surrounding it, please go in, and be sure to say hi to Big Al, and of course know your Green Mill etiquette: no talking while the band is playing.
The Green Mill has been a staple in Uptown since 1907, when it opened up as Pop Morse's Roadhouse, a tavern where people could stop to commemorate their passed beloved ones before moving on to St. Boniface's Cemetery. The century old bar/lounge has years of history, some of which includes the likes of notorious celebrities like Al Capone.
The Green Mill also needs to be mentioned for its great jazz performances. On any given night, you can be sure to find some good jazz to listen to. Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan are a must see on Wednesday nights.
The most important aspect of the Green Mill however, is definitely the great sense of tradition and history that you sense when you are there. The jazz club has literally seen the evolution of Uptown over the past century and the club itself can viewed as the icon of Uptown.
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