Bayistas and those who have visited SF may be interested to know that the Washington Square Bar & Grill (aka Washbag) closed on New Year's Day. Explanations are not forthcoming. Sadness is abounding.
Angel: How're you feeling? Faith: Like I did mushrooms and got eaten by a bear.
'A Hole in the World'
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Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
juliana - Jan 02, 2008 10:51:08 am PST #7166 of 10002
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Tom Scola - Jan 02, 2008 10:55:10 am PST #7167 of 10002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Wow, that sucks, Juliana.
Lee - Jan 02, 2008 11:11:44 am PST #7168 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
It does. How's G doing?
Vortex - Jan 02, 2008 11:49:11 am PST #7169 of 10002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Oh no! I love the WashBag. Keep us posted if you hear anything? How's the bartender we like (Gary?)
SuziQ - Jan 02, 2008 12:00:47 pm PST #7170 of 10002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Whaaaaaaaaaa?
But. But....no. Omelette of the day. And mimosa. And....
juliana - Jan 02, 2008 1:06:33 pm PST #7171 of 10002
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
How's the bartender we like (Gary?)
He's okay. Obviously, he was in a bit of shock when he heard. M & I were with him, and we were at the Belltower when he got the call, so Barbie kept pouring drinks into him.
However, he's in the middle of trying to move his wine bar, so this might work out to the net good. New location (Polk & Broadway), updated decor and menu, longer hours - so this will give him the kick needed to focus on this project. Hopefully.
JZ - Jan 02, 2008 1:57:24 pm PST #7172 of 10002
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
No way! That place is an institution! I remember reading Herb Caen's stories about long late lunches with friends at the Washbag when I was a freshman in high school, and it was a long-established institution even back then.
I...just... closed? How is that even possible?
Poor Gary.
beth b - Jan 02, 2008 2:09:43 pm PST #7173 of 10002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Didn't that happen a few years ago? they close and then reopenned ? I may be remembering wrong.
juliana - Jan 02, 2008 2:26:12 pm PST #7174 of 10002
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Didn't that happen a few years ago? they close and then reopenned ? I may be remembering wrong.
You're probably correct - I know the current/previous owners were most definitely not the original owners. It may rise again, but with a different cast.
Java cat - Jan 02, 2008 6:00:35 pm PST #7175 of 10002
Not javachik
No way! That place is an institution! I remember reading Herb Caen's stories about long late lunches with friends at the Washbag when I was a freshman in high school, and it was a long-established institution even back then.
I know! And he'd write about all the games of liar's poker. (Unless I am misremembering and that was at Le Central.) ::sniff:: I miss Herb Caen.