Monday, October 4, 2010

Asbury Park Boardwalk Empire ~ psst, keep it on the down-low. "The Black Hand" opened a speakeasy in the Asbury Park Convention Center.


Cool right?  Only in Asbury Park.  I was just eavesdropping over at the Asbury Park Boardwalk web site and gleaned some quality scoop.  In honor of the HBO series Boardwalk Empire , a speakeasy serving authentic Prohibition Era drink specials will be open, weekends, at an undisclosed location, inside the Convention Center. 

If you're clever enough to find it, (and keep this under your hat)... entrance is gained by letting them know at the door, that your with "The Black Hand" .  Once inside, you might consider ordering a Sidecar (cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice, over ice, shaken and poured through a strainer into a 'Tini glass, garnish with lemon slice).  Once your Sidecar is secured, you can begin the coast to comfortably numb while listening to live jazz.

Great Stuff.

In Jan. or Feb., McLoone's Supper Club will be hosting multi-episode viewings of the Boardwalk Empire series.  Hmm,, a great excuse for an evening out & and a great way to combat the winter blues that are as sure to arrive (for me), as the short days and wet-cold weather.

Did you know that Watermark  (a short walk from McLoone's & the Convention Center) is prohibition-speakeasy inspired?  Their "liquids" menu boasts cocktails of that era, to include infused tea cocktails.  It's a gorgeous space... very conducive to the mixing and cavorting.  Think chill, relaxed lounge, for grown folks who appreciate a quality experience... with a view.  One of my very favorite places to hang my hat for a few hours, after a too long week.

{End Note ~   I am a bit of an Asbury Park cheerleader, and have been for years.  Please do follow the Asbury blogs and web sites posted herein, and elsewhere.  Asbury is creative, kinetic, and a really vibrant, free-spirited place to visit.}

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