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| - I was a weekly regular to Home Plate. Primarily I'd go for happy hour on a Thursday or perhaps sneak in for Sunday breakfast. I went to two reasons: 1. I loved the bartenders and; 2. the bar was local. Sadly, those were really the only reasons. Though I loved the bartenders, I am more loyal to the neighborhood than Home Plate. It was a long wait, but "Hi Scores" has finally opened!
Concerning the local establishments prior to "Hi Scores", it has been more about the bartenders than the actual "bar". The reason is I am not a video poker player thus no matter what my relations with the bartender, I have always felt like a second class "guest" trying to find spots between machines and often getting the wobbly stool. Alas, I am just the parasite that is just there for a few drinks and a meal (hey, I tip well). Still my ears are open to the soap-opera stories, most of which center on the gambling and "comps".
The long wait for "Hi Scores" has seriously been entertaining with theories. The consensus from the local workers in similar establishments is that there would be a different "crowd" that would frequent the new "Hi-Scores". There would be a younger and more immature "crowd" - "Non-tippers". How can an establishment of such nature work without gaming? I always argued the point disagreeing that due to the area, the logic didn't make sense, but I was in the minority.
Okay, let's set the record straight. "Hi Scores" is TWO bars! Two VERY cool bars! I seriously love this establishment! This place definitely raises the scale for the neighborhood. One bar is 24/7 gaming and the other opens around 10am and has a classic rail without the embedded games. This really meets the needs of a wide range of customers! They truly cater to BOTH the gambler AND the simple drinker (pathetic me...). A rail without video poker ever couple feet? Madness!
But wait, what about the atmosphere? I mentioned cool above but there is more... There are large screens TVs showing all the games in both bars. Extreme beers on tap. Excellent food. Free classic video games. I love the bartenders! Hell, what is there not to like? They are friendly and social. Did I mention the atmosphere looks cool!
Yes, this shall be my weekend breakfast place and Thursday afternoon happy hour! Those that doubted, suck it!
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