Very good info. guys; I really appreciate it! I think a jazz bar/club would be very cool and it sounds like I can visit Chitown without worrying about waking up dead. I have had a tendency in the past to hop on a metro/subway and get off just anywhere......usually after a few drinks. That proved to be not the smartest idea a couple of times in D.C.

Thanks again for all of the feedback and ideas to check out!