A Bright Idea...
So you've finished having dinner or maybe you had just a sandwich.
Probably with a beverage. Or two.
Now you wait for the bill in the familiar black folder with a place at the top to tuck in your credit card.
But, wait a minute,
THIS check wallet has a light inside. You can see the amount and look it over to decide how much to tip.
Lighted. In a dark bar. Or in a restaurant. Yikes.
This was at
The Roost, a sports bar in Avondale. The light displayed the
Camel logo but so what? Good for that company.
Yes, I had tried the "Old Leghumper."
A robust porter produced by
Thirsty Dog Brewing Company.
Not to be confused with its "12 Dogs Of Christmas."
Well, duh, that's a seasonal ale.
Oktoberfest is finally over.
That was back in September.
(Click on the photos to make them bigger and brighter.)
Ever since they were forced to drop the iconic cartoon Joe Camel, this company has shown ingenuity in getting its brand name out to the public.
I see it on "Smoking Area" signs pointing outside. Usually close to the $7 a pack cigarette machines.
I'm glad I quit smoking about 25 years ago.
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...has come home to ROOST.
I don't try to go to the opening of EVERY new bar.
But I've watched this one developing for quite a while.
A few weeks ago I chatted with the three owners up on ladders painting walls and trim.
No, THEY were up on ladders. I was standing in the doorway. Dodging falling paint drops.
So
The Roost, Charleston's newest sports bar, is now open on Savannah Highway, between
Gene's Haufbrau (Charleston's oldest bar) and
Oak Barrel Tavern.
Across the street from
Triangle Char and the Avondale
Mellow Mushroom.
I am waiting to hear back from Dennis, one of the owners, on exactly how long the bar extends.
To my eye, it COULD be the longest in town.
Stop by, have a beer, eat some great pub grub and make your estimate. Give me your guess.
I commented to Dennis that I thought there had been a shortage of
"sports bars" in the area.
He responded they agree and had placed LOTS of wide screen tvs around the huge room and made sure they were set at a comfortable viewing angle.
I have had to crane my neck in some places to look up at screens and their careful and thoughtful planning was appreciated.
I checked out the Reuben sandwich - along with some giant Onion rings - and my buddy had the Roost Burger.
And I had a Gluten-free beer. I guess gluten is what makes beer taste good.
Meanwhile, up in North Charleston, near Park Circle,
Zocalo has opened.
'Rita Time.
The former gas station/outdoor gardening nursery and now
Mexican Street Food place has a nice friendly vibe.
They opened just in time to enjoy the huge patio.
Lights are strung in the trees and ceiling fans stir the air.
It's a nice outdoor-option addition to the growing area.
Bueno!
(Click on the pictures - twice - for more details.)
I have many friends with expensive, bulky SLR cameras.
I seem to be the only one who usually has a camera with me most of the time Hmmm.
Thanks for pulling up a stool and looking over my blog.
Read responsibly.
Labels: Avondale, Gene's Haufbrau, longest bar in town, Mexican street food, Oak Barrel Tavern, Reuben sandwich. onion rings, Sports Bar, The Roost Bar and Grille, Triangle Char and Bar, Zocalo
So you've finished having dinner or maybe you had just a sandwich.
Lighted. In a dark bar. Or in a restaurant. Yikes.
