Once the Midwestern hub for illegal booze-peddling during Prohibition thanks to the infamous Purple Gang, the city has plenty of whispered rumors of basement bars, third-floor brothels, and barstools specially reserved for the most notorious gangsters of the time.
One would think that with all of the passing crime, the drinking establishments that housed the infractions would have gone by the wayside, but no. These are now perfectly legal establishments that have kept their doors open for nearly years or more.
You should probably be drinking in them. For old times' sake. Not much has changed: The gorgeous tin ceilings and mahogany bar welcome guests into the mellow, relaxed atmosphere. Odds are Shadow, the resident English mastiff, will startle you with a massive guttural bark when you ring the buzzer.
The bar likely saw some significant boozing, though: Recent renovations have unearthed some Prohibition-era bottles and two giant whiskey barrels one still partly full in the basement that predate What to check out: Other than Shadow? If the bartender has a moment, ask to see the Kil-a-Kol crate and old bottles, and the barbershop-turned-cigar lounge off to the side.
It was built by Greek immigrant Tom Lucas as a lunch counter, but mostly what was on the menu was booze, however Tom wanted to pour it. What to check out: The fantastic live music. When Colonel Philetus Norris built himself a general store, stagecoach inn, and jail at what was then the hinterlands of Detroit in , he might not have had any idea of the carousing that would still be going on at the Two Way Inn years later. What to check out: The recently recovered tin ceiling, the photos of Norristown in the streetcar days.
And ask about the lucky coin toss. What to drink: Medicinal whiskey, of course! Preferably something old-school to match the Wild-West looking environs. If you have traveled to Germany and had the good sausages, you will know they are hard to find here in the USA.
I finally found a place that makes…. Love this place! The pizza is excellent and so is the Greek salad. Staff is very friendly too. Great food! Best corned beef in the city. And the desserts are to die for. Great atmosphere. Terrific food. Friendly service. Awesome family atmosphere! These folks care about the community. Holiday art is painted on windows.
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