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AC is worth the rolling blackouts and unending "I told you so"'s from Al Gore. Red-lit wine lounge hosts the same young Westsiders you see in that 3rd St. cigar store. Quality is appreciated in the funky Cali vintages and hand-crafted brews, plus generous happy hour and DJ breakdowns. Attractive leather booths match Bond-lovin' walls and menus. Handsome leather fetishist in a DL Ralph Lauren shirt is staring at you attempting...something, on the dance floor.
Not a Japanese cartoon, nor an adult toy, both to our chagrin. Moody black-lit décor and young, shiny-skirted, high heeled guests are a cut above the rest of the area. Dudes still rock ball ... read more
It may be sandy outside, but inside it's all leather-clad glamor. Er, not the bondage way (save that for later), but in the booths-tucked-into-nooks-and-crannies way. A set up for quiet moments. Ev... read more
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