The Middle East

05/16/08

Multi-purpose venue with several rooms offers alternative rock and dependable bar food from its namesake region.

by Contributor at Citysearch

This legendary landmark exudes a woody, lived-in feel that works quite well around about midnight, when things usually get hopping on the dancefloor and around the bars. Local bands and national acts alike bring sweaty throngs to the Downstairs. Upstairs is significantly smaller and brighter. Admission to each room is separate. Belly dancing takes over the Corner, however, on Sunday nights, with no cover. The restaurant is nothing fancy: A basic coffeehouse setup, with recycled treadle tables and scuffed-up captain's chairs, though the menu surprises by including a wide array of inexpensive, classic Middle Eastern dishes to choose from.

Photo by Christine Liu

02/14/06

good

by emojoe52 at Citysearch

if you do not like small places dont go. i love it, it feels like it was a show in freinds basement or somthing.

• Pros:  intimate, cheap
• Cons: no seats, parking