And here i thought it was just fun spot for a quiet brunch! Lol, I really should go at night for drinks. That’s pretty wild I had no idea that happened here in LA!
Now I want to say Campers Corner in DTLA.
The fun days at Chez Jay: the bartender, Mike, would close up and put a black napkin in the front door porthole. He would serve (after hours) and we could smoke (back when I smoked) and hang out til the wee hours. Usually a (very) well known actor or four in the small crowd. The stories I could tell (she says, from her rocking chair)…
the next ftc meetup should be at CC. i went the other week and the door guy wasn’t interested in letting us in, so to dissuade us he said, “no alcohol, only beer.”
how do y’all even find these gems.
On the way to the Arts District.
Tell it 'chik, tell it right now.
More Chez Jay lore. https://www.sfgate.com/la/article/chez-jay-santa-monica-dive-bar-la-20762980.php
I’m right there with you… went about 2 weeks ago midweek (third visit) and was shocked. Will not be returning unfortunately.