This is the kind of place that does not suffer fools or dilettantes gladly, so turn down your "condescension" and "irony" settings before you enter. And for the love of Pete, don't act like the place and its clients are a cutesy museum piece.
In Short While pricey French restaurants, designer dogs and expensive homes have increasingly robbed the area of much of its old-world charm, the world inside this longtime corner tavern remains a vibrant snapshot of the way things used to be. The mostly male clientele ranges from young to old and crosses every racial boundary. There are quite a few regulars, known by name to the barkeeps ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 02, 2008, (Edited August 22, 2006)
Perfect place to hide away for a beer with your sorrows, or to talk to an unusual stranger for a change of pace. It's a mix of well-watered regulars and the occasional curiosity seeker, and the conversations are never dull. You'll find yourself talking serious shop over recipes one minute, true philosophy - if you know who to ask ;) - the next, and die hard football in another breath. A truly great ...
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