Angelo's Piano Bar

It felt like we were in a movie. Or in New York City. Or in another decade. It was awesome. Angelo's Piano Bar on Van Buren, just south of Brady.
Friday night it was packed. And amazing. Vicky Provencher was the featured singer, but many other people sang too, accompanied by the amazing pianist, one of those natural musicians who could, as far as I could see, play absolutely anything, without ever looking at her hands, and sing at the same time.

Here's Angelo himself. He owns the place, he carried a bucket of ice, he bussed tables, he sang.

We were transported to a whole other place.

Lucky Liu's

Serendipity! We discovered an amazing new restaurant, Lucky Liu's. It's located at 1664 N Van Buren St, and boasts a menu both Chinese and Japanese. It was incredible! You can watch the chef prepare your food- it is art. We were totally amazed at the care that went into this creation.

Our server was just adorable, yes? She passed our table to bring this out and, having noticed that I was taking pictures, she posed for this one.

This, above, is Sunomono, a selection of Japanese appetizers, including Tako (octopus). Mmmm! My friend Polly ordered that. I had Vegatable Egg Foo Young. It was the best egg foo young I have ever had and it was HUGE. I should have gotten a picture of it, but then you all would know how piggy I really am. This is not an expensive place at all! I highly recommend it. Fun was had by all!