Taking you along on the journey through my neck of the woods searching to find the best drinking venue on the 2.0 mile strip I call home.

Getting together with a group of lady friends on a comely Tuesday night, I knew that the evening wouldn’t be the typical raucous affair. Walking up the block I arrive at a brown wood door hiding a dimly lit hidey hole. Double checking the address I step inside the lounge and am pleasantly surprised at what I see. The bar contains several plush leather couches as well as a slick long bar at the front of the house. Packing the seats is a group of well dressed gentlemen and few gorgeous ladies – I think I’m going to like it here. Looking to get cozy I join my friends stationed at one of the couches and tuck in on the array of waiting drinks.

The drinks are delicious, and even though I’m normally content just sipping a beer the mixture of gin, vodka and cognac cocktails are a perfect departure from the norm. Accompanying these drinks is a list of appetizers and bar snacks that make peanuts look like peanuts (ha). Though my party doesn’t partake in the food items, I’m able to experience everything by virtue of the well suited free spending group just one table over.

- Waiter: Your butter poached lobster and scallops sir

- Arm Candy 1 of 3: (said in high pitch squeal) Ooo, they look so good, but I don’t think we have room

- Gordon Gecko Lookalike 1 of 2: There’s room. Waiter please take the truffle popcorn, we’re finished

- Friend 1 of 2: What recession?

-Me: My wallet hurts just looking at them

Pushing past the impressive demonstration of largess put on by the Goldman twins I enjoy my own little feast. Several rounds of drinks of all shapes, sizes and flavors I realize there wasn’t a bad sip in the bunch. Closing our tab and exiting back to Polk Street I bid the rest of my party adieu thanking them for the good night and vowing to come back soon.

The Rundown:

Address: 2316 Polk Street (between Union and Green)

Hours: 5:00-10:30 Monday-Saturday

Best Night: Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Drinks: Anything on the menu – you can’t go wrong.

Synopsis: Possibly the swankiest bar in town, just be sure to bring your Black Card A.K.A that I throw it on the tab card.