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| - The first time I went to Spirit was to check out my friend's band, Shaky Shrines, on their opening night. It was insane. There were so many people and the place was packed. We waited almost and hour to get in (to be fair, there were about 20 of us that were together). It was not a great experience. Since then, i have gone back many times and I have to admit that my opinion has changed considerably.
To start with, the drinks are great. When I go at night, I generally stick to my usual whiskey and water but every once and a while a good cocktail is a great treat. Spirit plays on traditional cocktails but with a unique spin. They use fresh juices and shrubs to create thoughtful drinks that are refreshing (and keep you feeling guilt free). One of my favorites is the kale margarita!
Next, I should move on to their pizza. Oh my! It is tasty. This crusted, square pizza covered in cheese. A very pleasant surprise. I hear their specialty pies are really good but I stuck with a slice of traditional pepperoni. It was a little pricey (just over $3) but was a large piece sliced in two.
What I really love about Spirit is its existence as a music venue. I know that it has taken the arduous task of hosting 80's night while Belvedere's is closed for renovation but they have served as a location for much more than 80's night. I recently went their for Bike Fest 2015 to see Grand Piano and it was great. The weekend before I was there to see Wooly Woman and Dream Phone. It also was a host of RANT. It really makes me giddy to know that places such as Spirit, Cativo and Bayardstown are starting to really offer a home for local bands. There are many places i know that host shows (Howler's and weather permitting shows are also great) but I have really enjoyed how spacious Spirit is. I'm certainly not knocking any other location. I'm just really happy about the addition.
All in all, it is a great place that offers indoor and outdoor spaces, with great food and great music.
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