PHOTOS: Too Soon? Chicago Gays Party A La Winehouse with Her Favorite Substances

Who needs rehab when you got Boystown? Halsted hot spot Scarlet is gaining a reputation on the strip for its weekly theme parties, but have they taken it too far this time? Less than a week after Amy Winehouse was found dead, the bar threw a party to induct the late singer in the 27 Club (along with Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin).

What do you think—too soon or right on target?

Images via Anthony Meade

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