Posted by admin on February 9, 2009 under Comments from Everyday Joes, Events | 
I can be quite particular about things from food to where I do my laundry. Sometimes I will drive ten miles out of my way just because I know a certain restaurant makes an outstanding fish taco. Having lived in Chicago now for nearly two years, I have searched my Old Town neighborhood far and wide for a decent place to get a haircut. Unfortunately, I have had little success.
Recently, I attended the grand opening for Urban Joe, a new barbershop located in Lakeview. As I walked in, I quickly noticed bleacher seating for waiting patrons, complimented by an array of flat screen televisions showing a movie or various sporting events. It became quite clear to me that Urban Joe isn’t the Enzo’s barbershop my Dad took me to as a kid in The Bronx, yet it seems that at Urban Joe the old school feeling of a classic barbershop blends easily with a new school vibe.
So through my journey of this fair city, I can check off another concern, for Urban Joe will be my new place to get a haircut and I shall have to wander no more
John Delaney
Special Projects/Office Manager - Zapwater
Posted by admin on December 9, 2008 under Events |
(Chicago, IL) December 9, 2008 – Designed with the everyday guy in mind, from college students to recent grads to young professionals, and low maintenance men everywhere, Urban Joe, located at 3324 N. Clark St. in Wrigleyville, is the new six-chair salon for guys wanting a basic $20 haircut minus the trimmings. Open Tuesday through Thursday 12noon to 9pm, Friday 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Urban Joe took over the space previously occupied by HALO [FOR MEN], which recently relocated to Diversey and Clark. Urban Joe opened its doors on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 as the no gimmicks, no nonsense, no appointment men’s hair salon that’s unlike dad’s barbershop. To inaugurate the barbersalon’s debut, disheveled dudes can clean up with half-priced, $10 haircuts and gents named Joe can cash in on FREE cuts throughout the month of December.
The brainchild of grooming guru and Chicagoan Robert Patrizi, the man behind HALO [FOR MEN] salons and spa, Urban Joe came from his recognition of Windy City chaps looking for a modern guys-on-the-go barbershop that offers a quick visit, a quality cut and exceptional customer service. “I wanted to create a fun and fast paced atmosphere where guys can stop in at anytime for a haircut, write their name on a chalkboard for a slot and kick back in a spot filled with a talented staff, streaming sports, movies and great music,” said Patrizi, owner of Urban Joe along with new business partner Greg Levy.
Branded with silver and blue walls accented with bold, white trim, the 850 square foot barber salon exudes the feel of a rock n’ roll show meets classic sports game space. Hanging guitars, music and movie posters with exposed brick walls and bleacher-style seating compliment the vintage cash register and black chalkboard in the reception area. Stylists don Urban Joe aprons and jeans while offering haircuts on the fly from toolbox stations. Adding function and style, two 42-inch LCD’s stream live concert footage and sporting events while rock alternative beats fill the airwaves. Disheveled and dehydrated Joes can also grab a quick drink from the in-house soda machine.
“After work, in between class, before a night out or while running errands, guys can escape the everyday with a quick and quality cut at Urban Joe,” added Patrizi. “Our skilled stylists know how to get them in-and-out without sacrificing quality or style.”
Be on the lookout for an additional Urban Joe location in the Loop sometime in 2009. For more information, please visit www.urbanjoe.com.
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