Walking into Lipstick & Dynamite for the first time reminded me of walking into one of those bars I would have thought was so cool and edgy back when I was a 12-year-old watching Reality Bites. It has fully embraced the tacky-chic aesthetic I remember from those glory days. I mean this in the best possible way. Really.
The walls are covered in velvet paintings, there is usually a weird movie (Howard the Duck, anyone?) playing behind the bar, the whisky is served in glasses you would probably see at your grandma's house. Plus, the bar tenders are super welcoming. I hear they have food (including a delicious vegan brunch) but I've never been in before 11pm so I will have to get back to you on that.