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The Commodore: You may find yourself standing outside the unassuming entrance of The Commodore, panicked that you have the wrong address. Inside, the dimly-lit front section houses only a few tables, an open kitchen and an oversized King-Kong cutout, which does nothing to assuage your fears. But listen up—a rumble of bar chatter leads you around the corner to the real gem. Complete with wood paneling, shiny red leather booths, a magnetic menu advertising $3 Schlitz, and a TV that’s far from flat, the main bar area just needs a cloud of cigarette smoke to convince you that you’ve traveled “hot tub time machine”-style back to the '70s. But before you leave the joint to the bearded locals, try one of their cocktails ($6-$10). Every single drink, from the classic Manhattan to their signature Pina Colada is made with fresh squeezed ingredients instead of the usual sickly-sweet mixes. While you’re at it, order the $8 “Hot Breast,” a fried chicken sandwich that just so happens to be organic and brought to you by Steven Tanner (of Pies 'n' Thighs and Egg renown). It won’t take long before you’re bopping your head to the underground '70s rock radiating from the Juke (helps that the owner's a DJ) and realizing the genius of the place. In a neighborhood lauded for its counter-culture but quickly filling up with overpriced wine bars and swanky restaurants, The Commodore offers a warm, affordable environment, where you can gather a group of friends and just get Schlitz-faced. |
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