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Originally Posted by the urban politician
^ I think it would help to have a different nickname than 'Viagra Triangle'
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Totally - I mean it's technically called Mariano Park. The area is great though in the summer (or when it's nice out and people are chilling outside). It reminds me of some small plazas I've been to in Europe where people are just relaxing outside, taking it easy and conversing or people watching.
There's another newer one to the south too where they put that Argo Tea. Say what you will about it, but as someone who lives near there, it's been great. People actually sit out there, plus there's free live music out there pretty much everyday when it's nice out and since it's a public park, you don't have to buy shit from Argo if you don't want to just to enjoy it.
Getting back to the name, I think the stereotype has changed a little bit. There will still be older rich dudes there, but the GC has attracted a much younger crowd. Not to mention Velvet Taco, which belongs in Wicker Park, is now there. Nico Osteria and its lounge are nice and doesn't 100% scream Dbag money (though maybe a little bit). The Thompson is a nice boutique hotel that attracts young people too. Urban Outfitters is going in there soon too. There's still an element of the old rich dude and young girl thing. However, I think that's part of what makes the specific area hilarious and great for people watching.