Was it the worn leather seats at the bar that were beckoning us to come inside and stay a while…or was it the eclectic mix of vintage prohibition liquors that lined the smoked glass shelving on the decaying brick wall that were calling our names on a sunny Sunday afternoon? Either of those options are perfectly plausible, considering the locale of this modern speakeasy bar on the infamous Haight Street in San Francisco. The atmosphere of this Vaudville inspired bar channeled the quirkiness of Charlie Chaplin, the sex appeal of Mae West and the mystery of a Noir Film.
The Alembic Bar served much more than non traditional cocktails (that will knock you on your ass till next Thursday, might I add), they served class, style and a little bit of nostalgia…all in a vintage brandy glass. And that, my friends, is a rare find. So many times we plan our days and nights with no room for the unexpected, no room to experience something new and tantalizing. Letting go of preconceived notions of status and the need to be on a guest list every Friday night will open up opportunities to encounter something truly worth savoring, sip by sip.
We are only speaking from experience. We didn’t know what we were missing until it wet our lips and stunned our eyes, leaving us wanting more authentic experiences, and wanting less of the fabricated ones. It easy to forget that fine taste and true culture exists outside the walls of the worlds hottest clubs and hotels, and that is what makes finding these gems so gratifying. So we challenge you to explore a place you have never been, check all your expectations at the door and see where your experience takes you. Live authentically, experience truth.
wow….that was well put!! place is awesome!!
I agree, excellent writing, its like i was there!
She should continue to write for visao….she’s good!