So... gallery + alcohol = great time. I checked this place out with a buddy the other night. It was his birthday so I was thinking more "traditional" bar scene to bring in his "new year," but we checked this place out instead.
Located right underneath Soul on Central (so be careful since the delicious wafting of food smells will attack you on the way in). Twenty-Two is a really nice gallery space, and surprisingly enough, had a bar area in the back. They serve craft brews (on tap!) and some unique drinks. I definitely also noticed some high grav beers... so good!
I was immediately drawn to the straight, simple lines of bar and their smart use of concrete tables. Very modern, but simple enough to let the art be the star of the joint.
This particular night, they were still setting up for a gallery unveiling that weekend. The installment of "Just another Naked Monday" was going up. An interesting collection of nude portraits done in various mediums. I hope the show does well since you can't really get much more personal than a nude ;)
The bartender had selected music from The Brian Jonestown Massacre... so it made for some really nice atmosphere to check out the art and to enjoy a few brews. From what I heard, I need to check out Boardwalk Empire since the show's theme song is one of the bands songs. It's great to see a nice art space, with good people, and people that know what they are doing. Definitely will add Twenty-Two to my list of regular places I go to drown my adult-life sorrows and get some culture while I am at it.