PRINTThe highs and lows of The District
Don’t be fooled — there’s a lot more to The District than what’s on street level
JASON LENHART
Descend the stairs to Broadway Brewery, located between Eighth and Ninth streets on Broadway.
February 4, 2010 | 12:00 a.m. CST
Go above or below ground to check out the “highs and lows” of the District.
Broadway Brewery
Climb 24 steps to Formosa, a Chinese restaurant and bar located above Calhouns's and Buchroeder's ...
Only 8 steps under Broadway, The Underground Cafe is host to live music throughout the ...
Generic, a nightclub above The Penguin on Broadway, offers an 18-and-up night on Thursday.
Walk down the stairs under American Shoe on East Broadway, and you’ll discover Broadway Brewery, a new pub that opened in September. The cooks there make a variety of American foods and bring in produce from local sources. Broadway Brewery makes its own beers including pale ales, wheats, porters, ambers and dry stouts. In fact, the brewing tanks are visible to the public through a glass window behind the bar. Local art hanging on the walls gives the hometown pub a modern feel.
Call: 443-5054
Hours: Monday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Tuesday through Saturday 11 to 1 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to midnight
Location: 816 E. Broadway
Price: $7-13, Happy Hour goes Monday through Friday, 4 to 6 p.m.
Steps from ground: 18 down
On top of Calhoun’s Accent Furnishings and Pen Point Paperie on Broadway is the quaint Chinese restaurant Formosa. Traditional Chinese décor such as paper lanterns and splashes of red and gold adorn the restaurant. With windows overlooking Broadway and an inexpensive menu full of authentic Chinese grub, it’s hard not to enjoy your egg rolls.
Call: 449-3339
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: 913 E. Broadway
Price Range: $6-23
Steps from ground: 24 up
Vault — The Tiger Hotel
Enter through the rotating doors of The Tiger Hotel, and head downstairs to Vault, a classy speakeasy-style bar. Vault is laid-back and sophisticated, serving a long list of traditional cocktails. If you’re looking for more of a refined boozing scene, Vault is the place to go, pally.
Call: 875-8888
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Location: 23 S. Eighth St.
Price Range: $2-10
Steps from ground: 10 down
The Underground Café
Formerly The Cherry Street Artisan, this petite bistro is hidden away under Tiger Spirit on Cherry Street. During the weekends, The Underground Café is host to a variety of musicians. Local art adorns the walls and adds an indie vibe. Get away from the strain of daily life, and relax with a good cup of joe.
Call: 443-0332
Hours: Monday through Thursday,
7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 10 p.m.
Location: 111 S. Ninth St.
Price range: $2.99-7.49
Steps from ground: 8 down
Generic
Just above The Penguin on Broadway is Generic, a nightclub with large projector screens playing the latest music videos. Generic is the only bar in town that offers an 18-and-up night on Thursdays. Although seating is limited, this second-floor lounge is a great venue if you’re looking to shake some stress away for cheap because the dance floor is always bumpin’.
Call: 442-5999
Hours: Tuesday, 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Location: 1025 E. Broadway
Price: Varying nightly specials
Steps from ground: 30 up
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