Mark and Johnny Houston (La Descarga, Piano Bar) have turned the former Stone Bar in Thai Town into a “hip” mixology mecca and ode to retro Americana, with a factorylike look and Rosie the Riveter–styled dancers performing impromptu burlesque acts; despite the “gorgeous” surroundings and “amazing” vibe, early adopters sniff that the “cool crowd” moved on quickly “once the corporate clingers got...
30s-era factory, turned dive bar, turned craft cocktail bar. Two spacious stories of brick, warm woodwork, and exposed filaments cement the rugged, industrial vibe that La Descarga crew worked to preserve. Remnants of former dive bar, Stone Bar, still line the walls -- aged timecards, paper contracts and the like. Cocktails are all crafted from American spirits, Jukebox selections are curated...