ciudad and the library

Eric, Phil and I got together on Tuesday night for what is now our annual Holiday dinner at Ciudad. We absolutely love their food and, depending on the night, sometimes love our server. Appetizers consisted of goat cheese fritters and spinach empanadas. Main course consisted of Scallops for Phil & I and some amazingly intense beef thing with shredded brussel sprouts on the side for Eric. Drinks varied from mojitos to martinis.

Our dinner conversation obviously focused on Downtown, from old favorite drinking establishments to more recent additions to the landscape. The Library Bar was one such topic and being the crack investigative reporters that we are, we decided to end the evening with a quick libation and check the place out in the process.

The Library Bar is located on Hope Street at 6th and is contained within the new Library Court Lofts structure. They seem to specialize in a wide array of beers however there's a fully stocked bar as well. There's a small but decent sized bar area, a few plush couch type things near a well stocked library containing odd and interesting titles of random books and a semi-private room off to the side/rear.

We sat in the back room and enjoyed the dimly lit, welcoming vibe of the place. Music was just loud enough to create a mood AND allow for conversation. All agreed that it was a great new addition to the Downtown scene and I suspect that we'll consider it in our rotation of watering holes the next time the urge hits.

Just a few snaps to entertain the masses.

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