I'm 47 in 3 weeks. I try not to compare expectations and achievements, but I've done stuff I never thought I'd do.
You walk in worlds the others can't begin to imagine.
Drusilla ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Spike's Bitches 34: They're All Slime and Antlers
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Connie Neil - Jan 19, 2007 1:02:15 pm PST #1752 of 10001
brillig
DavidS - Jan 19, 2007 1:02:47 pm PST #1753 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
It is 6 pm. It is Friday. I am still at work.
That ain't right. You can't even drown the workweek in alcohol when you get home.
Daisy Jane - Jan 19, 2007 1:04:22 pm PST #1754 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
Long L-shape, or smaller horseshoe?
I'm more in favor of the horseshoe. Longer bars tend to lead to lots of people who think they're first.
Scotch will be everything from Cutty Sark to single cask. Karaoke is completely up to juliana, but Peggy Lee will be on there.
Jessica - Jan 19, 2007 1:04:25 pm PST #1755 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
You can't even drown the workweek in alcohol when you get home.
LIFE IS SO UNFAIR, YO.
Atropa - Jan 19, 2007 1:05:17 pm PST #1756 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
What Scotch will you stock? What gin?
More importantly (well, to ME), will you stock Absinthe? And Pinky vodka?
Daisy Jane - Jan 19, 2007 1:06:51 pm PST #1757 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
We will also need Chartrueuse!
ETA: By which I mean, YES!
juliana - Jan 19, 2007 1:13:00 pm PST #1758 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
I'm more in favor of the horseshoe.
I like the horseshoe. Amante here in North Beach is a long curve, but you can tell bartenders designed it. It can support 4 bartenders easily, and the only time any of them have to cross paths is to get to the phone or one of the cash registers. In all else, they have everything they need in arm's reach. I'd like to have a smaller version of that.
Little stage and dance floor for karaoke and country bands?
Hells, yes. Also for various readings and fashion shows. The lighting and sound systems design will be done by theatrical professionals, of course.
Absinthe, Fernet-Branca, green Chartreuse, Three Olives cherry vodka, and Pinky vodka will all be in stock.
The top-shelf question is tricky, you know? How to not break the bank and still have a good selection is of paramount importance.
Daisy Jane - Jan 19, 2007 1:17:56 pm PST #1759 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
The lighting and sound systems design will be done by theatrical professionals, of course.
Oooh! I think we know some of those.
DavidS - Jan 19, 2007 1:21:27 pm PST #1760 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I prefer a horseshoe too, because you get more interesting sightlines when you're sitting at the bar and it's easier to hold conversations.
Brass foot rail, of course.
Some microbrews on tap (to lure Scola and Nora).
An eclectic but well chosen jukebox.
Bar snacks?
juliana - Jan 19, 2007 1:24:27 pm PST #1761 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Brass foot rail, of course.
Of course. Very sturdy, because of the people standing on it to smooch the bartenders!
Some microbrews on tap (to lure Scola and Nora).
Also of course. I have a better idea of the wines & beers I'd put in than the liquor, actually. (I do know Woodford Reserve would be in the bourbons.)
An eclectic but well chosen jukebox.
Hmmm, where would we find someone to help us? There must be Social D and Patsy Cline and Otis Redding. At the minimum. Also, Lucero, Corb Lund, and Johnny Cash.
Bar snacks?
I'd like to say homemade Chex mix, but who's gonna have time for that?