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| - I happened upon this place after waiting at Amelie's for a friend who had to cancel. I saw the sign "Red" and descriptive words, such as literary and food. I was intrigued, not only as a person who was starving, but one who has appreciation for books. The entrance was not welcoming. For one, there was a sign that screamed "surveillance camera." The folding chairs jammed together at the front entrance gave the impression that this place was either closed or not ready for business. But, the door was unlocked, and I entered. The room was empty except for a lone woman working the bar. Me, being the friendly person that I am, called out, "hello! What is this place?" The woman, who had less personality than a lug nut with heavy eyeliner said, "it's a bar." As if I didn't know that. After all, there was a bar in the place. There were book cases against the wall with books that appeared to be for decoration. And, shockers! In a place that touted itself as literary, there was a huge TV. Reading with Jerry Springer blaring in the foreground? I think not. But, back to being hungry. The sign said "food", but our anti sparkle barmaid said there was none. I proceeded to chat with her (why, I don't know.....oh yeah, I am friendly) regarding a similar concept bar in Asheville. It was a monologue actually. She probably wanted to get back to that book she reading on the sly.....no, that's a stretch. Well, I thought the name "Red" had to do with books. Now, I am sure that it has to do with necks.
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