I've been wanting to visit Fat City Blues since it opened and last night I finally had the opportunity. This place is a New Orleans style bar with cajun food, quality cocktails, traditionally served absinthe and blues/jazz music 6 nights a week (every night except Monday).
When my friend and I arrived around 10:30pm the hostess advised us that they were at capacity. However she took my number and said she would call when the place emptied a little. Fortunately this was about half an hour later. We walked back over, grabbed a drink from one of the friendly bartenders and took a seat at the bar.
About twenty minutes later the evening's band returned for their next set: Big Rude Jake and the Jump Devils. What can I say? These guys went off and had everyone in the place tapping their feet. My friend and I just sat there and soaked up the atmosphere. I felt like I had been transported away from Toronto to a bar in 1940's New Orleans (except that everyone still had Instagram).
I did not try the food but I scoped out the menu. They serve oysters, po' boys, hushpuppies, fried okra and beignets - there are even a few vegetarian options for me. My friend and I had a great time here and definitely want to come back ASAP to for dinner, absinthe and more tunes. Well done!