I went to these places last night. Early. The first two are on that road that parallels the 408. Near Bumby. The other is where all the other bars are (Robinson?).
Southern Craft - I thought it might be this purported brewery that seems to never have developed. It isn't It is craft beer and cocktail bar. It's small. Cute. They have wall art of baddies from the movies. A woman was warbling with a ukulele. I believe it is a gay bar. Not that there is anything wrong with that and I'm sure they don't discriminate. I think the place around the corner (Southern Nights) is too. Open for two years. Opening another bar next door - soon.
Whippoorwill - They are down the block (away from Bumby) a few hundred feet. A craft beer bar with adjoining coffee bar. They have a bar with drafts and a fridge with cans and bottles. Great pricing. They add a buck or two if you drink it in house. Good selection. Nice atmosphere. Modern look. I think they said "open for seven months".
Iron Cow - We finally met in the middle. Closed when I drove by at 7pm (of course), they were open two hours later. Utterly forgettable. Just a dive bar. Dirty. No food. Cook hadn't come in yet. Said they are working on lunch. It has been two years since they said they were going to do that. They said it. To a newspaper. They didn't have to. Amateurish. At least it is off the list for good now.
*Dinner ended up being Black Rooster because the " bigger" Tako Cheeka (however they spell it) locale said go to the old one. I though they finished retrofitting that other location a long time ago. What is it with the places on Mills? Are the local politicos throwing up red tape? I tried a beef and bacon, kale and other things and pork fat taco. All untried. Pork fat was the best. The others were good too. Long wait though.
**Tried to do dinner at a Vietnamese place near the Arena. It was closed for some reason.
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