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| - Finding the password to get inside was surprisingly simple. It was fun portraying Sherlock Holmes for a good moment, hunting down for hidden clues on the Commonwealth website.. then I thought to myself, "Oh H E double Hockey Sticks.. Why not just sleep with one of the Bartenders?" Like I said, shockingly simple. Being that Bar Culture is my hobby, I had to be sleazy to get in eazy!
It was like the Prohibition Era come back to life (not like I ever lived it of course) with this modern day classic. A literal hidden gem, The Laundry Room brings a sense of mystery and intrigue when invited to this somewhat illicit speakeasy. Like Alice following the White Rabbit amidst Commonwealth, you are led deeper and deeper until you step into a wonderland of cocktail culture. A tall beautiful blonde who stood among the shadows of the corner shared that the area used to house this private establishment was once the "laundry room" for the El Cortez.. hence the name.
Aside from the elaborate antique decor, the whimsical Bar Rules and the restroom that equips a copper pot still into a sink, what gives this bar its true character was the Bartender/Mixologist at large, "June", and the drinks that come along with her. She formulates each cocktail with precision and mastery. One of the drinks under her belt, also my favorite drink of the night was the Mexican Fruit Stand because it was reminiscent of just that. The drink is made with a fruity based tequila, muddled green apples and some spice. Ask her about the story behind concocting such a great summer pharmaceutical.. Mind you, each drink does run about $15, but the potency speaks for the price. An exceptional bar that goes hand in hand with an exceptional Bartender.
Im a happy local when I know places like Commonwealth and the dubious Laundry Room exist in my hometown and I pray they continue to raise suspicion and corrupt the general public. Thats my story and i'm sticking to it.
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