"Don't I know you from somewhere?" - Nights of nostalgia. Strong comfortable feelings take over, teasing memories sweep across the eyes, and a frat boy familiarity hugs your body when you step inside this soulful lounge/bar. Ouch that guy with the suit on just stepped on your toes, dang that girl with the purple mohwawk just bumped into your bruised left knee. It sure is tight in here! Tight double meaning because the place is so very small you can see into your neighbor's mouth and guess what they had for dinner...last week, BUT it's so cool and mellow that you don't mind that your toe, knee, and eyes hurt (from seeing every detail of the girl's esophagus 1 inch away from you). You quickly decide this is where I'm bringing all your friends. And the vibe is so impressively chill that you feel guilt if you keep it from your enemies!
"I feel so relaxed with you." - A live DJ is doing it to it on the weekends and lovely people become your new best friends at the table on top of you, eh i mean next to you. The decor is something straight out of a beatnik chick poetry reading from the "FREE LOVE" 60's or the "DYNOMITE" 70's. Chunky beads serve as curtain shields from the outside world where hopefuls stand to get into this outer world, old paisley like couches make an appearance, the bar is surrounded by sturdy stools, and the coolest, "I swear this used to be in my grandmother's living room" lamp sits perched proudly on a side table nestled between a window and the informal make shift DJ "quarters". But all the flaws are the unique appeal in this jumpin' yet unobtrusive night spot. It's not overdone, it's just right. You forget you're not at home...or are you?? Once you walk in you put on your rose colored glasses and all you see is sunshine in the dark shadowy cubical. Damn why does everybody in here look so good?! Now take off your glasses... and you see it's not a mirage.
Chill nights- Monday –Wednesday
Enjoy an African American Movie Classic like Foxy Brown, Shaft, or The Color Purple playing on the wall (a.k.a. big screen) while you feast on that soulful fried chicken meal with the irresistible mashed potatoes.
Nights that never end- Thursday-Sunday
When can I get a damn table? Who gives a **** you’ll wait an hour (it's busy so just come before 9pm dawg) to listen to the sounds of the magical spinnings of those underground and old skool, mixed with a hint of new, hip hop beats while you sip on a foxy momma. And you aint gotta be a foxy momma to feel the "be easy" vibe of the city of Harlem, right in the middle of downtown Atlanta…shawty. See you’re still in the A after all.
Hits- the kitchen is open until 2am plus the food is slammin’. Try the creamy shrimp & grits appetizer, the friend chicken meal with mashed potatoes (you MUST try the tatoes!), or the catfish fingers (and i'm not a fan of the bottom feeding fish but the succulent taste of these cats will put your taste buds in a frolicking frenzy!). And did I tell yall that there is no cover charge?! Yes I'll see you there.
Misses- you have to find parking on the bustling streets but don't be alarmed by the appearance, the city of OZ awaits you. The bar/restaurant is eny tiny insy winsy so arrive early, but it’s worth the friendly beautiful crowd.
1. Have you been to the Harlem Bar? What do you think?
2. Would you like to visit?
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