when it comes to vodka, i usually plug my nose, gulp, and swallow. gag. usually a means to an end; the end of a horrible night.
therefore, while i'm not particularly versed in vodka, i can at least claim that drinking it straight here didn't cause any sort of gag reflex and i felt fine in the morning. my friend tells me that's because it's good stuff, and really who am i to argue at a russian vodka bar? he insisted i drink my shots without plugging my nose and i only slightly winced. *_*
saturday night the crowd looks to be in the age range of late 20's to early 40's. dressy-casual with lots of black attire.