I almost don't want to praise this place too much in case it gets too popular, but it deserves to be. This was my third visit to Slick's Garage ( on this occasion I was waiting out having my motorcycle serviced around the corner ) and decided to drop in for a drink and some appetizer with my bestie. We were warmly welcomed by Dan at the bar and immediately asked what we'd like. ( AJ took over from Dan after his shift was over and was just as awesome ). This has been the case each time I've come here: from the moment you walk in the door you're greeted as if you're a returning buddy. My friend and I each had an Angry Orchard, nothing too strong as I WAS going to be picking up my bike in about an hour, and opted for the nachos. A heaping helping shows up and they are pretty damned good.
The decor is as you might imagine: great old placards and license plates on the walls from various places around North America, awesome vintage toy trucks, tractors, service station signs and prints everywhere, in addition to a great old NYPD motorbike in the center of the place. It feels like the kind of place you'd frequent in your neighborhood after a long day at work, or after an enjoyable motorcycle ride.
This is becoming one of my favorite "go-to" destinations. I HIGHLY recommend it.