- STILL’S FACEBOOK
- Really? Another one?
We were just talking about this, and here comes another one: Still—that is, STILL Liquor opened this past weekend near the Six Arms, according to Capitol Hill Seattle blog. It’s another speakeasyish one, too, like Tavern Law and Knee High Etc., both within a mile.
Let’s play whose menu/website copy is whose! Answers after the jump.
A:
The Golden Age of cocktails thrived for nearly a century until the 1919 Volstead Act almost destroyed the craft of the American bartender by outlawing the production and pleasure of alcoholic beverages. However, in hidden rooms and dark basements, thirsty patrons still sought spirits. And so the Speakeasy was born, booming until the repeal of Prohibition in 1933. Nearly another century after Prohibition’s repeal, left only with fond memories and old bar manuals, the art of mixing drinks is alive today thanks to the efforts of dedicated bartenders, historians and drinkers alike. It’s because of their diligence and passion that the pleasures of artfully crafted cocktails, fine wine and masterfully prepared food has kept the spirits of the night dancing on our tongues and in our hearts. Welcome to the celebration of our history.
B:
…enchanting, unmarked establishments dug into the sides of old decrepit buildings or hollowed out in basements. The food and drink there was wonderful, perfectly portioned, and the hospitality so welcoming.
Such is the tradition of the speakeasy. On January 16th, 1920 the 18th Amendment was enacted, prohibiting the manufacture, sale, transport, and possession of alcohol in the United States. The law merely moved the regular business of alcohol consumption underground, and we became a nation of closeted drinkers.
Until the amendment was repealed in 1933, illegal bars masqueraded as toy stores or dress shops in apartments and abandoned storefronts. Misleading entrances were the norm, and patrons often had to know the password or have a membership card to get in. At the very least they had to summon the courage to ring the bell at an unmarked door.
Hidden in plain sight, [REDACTED] is a speakeasy for the Great Recession. Inspired by cocktail culture and culinary techniques from our great-grandfather’s generation, we hope you enjoy our take on a classic American institution.
C:
In the spirit of war, peace and illegal booze, a 1920’s automotive garage has been restored into your new favorite watering hole. With the original blue print in mind, reclaimed wood, soft leather and rightly crafted cocktails have filled this basement with new emotion of old Americana. Welcome to [REDACTED].
A: Tavern Law.
B: Knee High Etc.
C: STILL, which at least has the virtue of brevity.
I first read the headline as, How many bears can Capital Hill hold? I’m slightly disappointed. The answer however, to bars (and maybe bears) is of course, 42.
How about the Stranger do an article on the duration of bars on Capitol Hill? Bars seem to open up with much ado and then close. Such is capitalism. Planning is not with any vision towards what people actually need, but with regard to what the individual capitalists decides to make profit from. Bars in Capitol Hill are like hair salons and thai restaurants. How many does this neighborhood need?
@2 Wait, you mean in an open marketplace setting people can willy-nilly open any business they choose, without regard to the social structure of the neighborhood, just because they want to make money? Color me shocked!
Bars referencing speakeasies is insufferably lame. Why don’t you outfit everyone in pinstriped double-breasted suits, wide-brim fedoras, suspenders and spats while you’re at it?
It can’t be a speakeasy if it’s legal.
Also, fake authenticity is ridiculous.
You know, once light rail runs to the U District and down to Sea-Tac, with a station open on Capitol Hill, the number of bars “open” expands quite a bit.
Cause you really shouldn’t be driving.
@6 — if you’re done drinking at 11.
@7 – that will change eventually. Besides, drinks cost too much at Sea-Tac.
I figure hours will be extended after they phase out bus service in the tunnel, at least that was the plan I pushed for based on what worked in other cities. Originally they wanted it shut down at 8 pm then 10pm … baby steps.
wow, the hill is like disneyworld for douchebags
Have you seen how Capitol Hellians drink? I think we’re still years away from seeing market saturation.