Slog - Comments on A New Capitol Hill Bar That Even I Can Love http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b With the obvious exception of the live music venues which I frequent and the occasional stop in Linda's, I don't go out for cocktails on Capitol Hill--I'm much more fond of neighborhood bars in Ballard and other North End environs. However, Havana--the new establishment being built by former Viceroy manager Quentin Ertel--has the potential to keep me on the Hill for happy hours this summer. Set to open in late June, Ertel's space is located between 10th and 11th on Pike Street. It's not easy to find at the moment, as its side entrance is tucked into the parking lot... Copyright 2007 Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:24:32 -0800 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:27:29 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Dominic Hannah Levin is Havana Lovin'... that is so cute.

]]> Dominic http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c260926 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c260926 City Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:41:35 -0800 Comment by Foodie A artesian cheese plate sounds like the perfect treat for the affluent after work crowd. I like the "vintage place rediscovered" concept. Capitol Hill had way too many white trash bars that made me feel uncomfortable. Just like the old Rendevous downtown was really tacky before the makeover. I prefer artesian cheeses to hot dogs and beer nuts myself.

]]> Foodie http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c261273 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c261273 City Fri, 02 Jun 2006 16:23:36 -0800 Comment by Longball I can't wait to check this place out. I am curious if anyone knows anything about Vessel currently going in next to the 5th Ave theatre? Looks kinda swank.

]]> Longball http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c261325 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c261325 City Fri, 02 Jun 2006 16:28:52 -0800 Comment by the tremens werent very good what used to be in this spot?

]]> the tremens werent very good http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c261556 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c261556 City Fri, 02 Jun 2006 16:58:56 -0800 Comment by Hannah Levin I'm pretty sure it was just a big, vacant office space with too much storage.

]]> Hannah Levin http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c261604 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c261604 City Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:03:37 -0800 Comment by smappdi Anyone know if they have staffed the place yet?

]]> smappdi http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c261618 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c261618 City Fri, 02 Jun 2006 17:05:15 -0800 Comment by Justin This place looks great. Can't wait to try the artesian cheeses, I love tangy flavors with my libations. Places like this are why I moved to Seattle from Milwaukee.

]]> Justin http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c262125 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c262125 City Fri, 02 Jun 2006 18:07:07 -0800 Comment by kerri harrop back in the day, i had the pleasure of working with quentin at chop suey. he ran the joint, i did booking and promotion. we became fast friends and i have long admired his ability to run a bar.

cheers to you hannah for spotlighting his new endeavor. it will be a lovely addition to seattle's nightlife landscape.

]]> kerri harrop http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c262378 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c262378 City Fri, 02 Jun 2006 18:41:24 -0800 Comment by karlitos havana sounds like a joint one must frequent to sip kuba libres y mojitos on the hot nites to come this summer*

the description of the space from the article also leads me to expect that havana will host an adequate dance floor, where patrons can enjoy a nice bolero, son, cha cha cha, or get a lil' gritty to some reggaeton & latin hip hop beats?*

here's to lookin' forward to an oasis of cubanified culture right here in our own backyard.

thanks Ertel y Hannah for the heads up*

]]> karlitos http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c383641 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/06/a_new_capitol_hill_b#c383641 City Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:27:29 -0800