Farewell to the dark side

I loved the "dark side" of Odessa and was sorry to see it close this last weekend.  On a Friday or Saturday night, it was a haven amidst the mayhem of Avenue A. 



This last St Patrick's Day, I sat quietly at the bar and watched the snow fall all afternoon.  For me, that was heaven.



I enjoyed the casual cozy atmosphere - snug and warm in winter, dark and cool in summer.

 

I liked to go in when Leo was working.  He played the best funkadelic music and mixed a mean greyhound.



The crazy decor...



And, yes, the FOOD.  Say hello to the chicken parmesan, big enough to share and take home.



Here's to another memory.


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