Just like during the prohibition era, it isn't easy getting into this bar! Once you figure out how to get in (we kindly ask to keep it a secret) the sights, sounds, and drinks take you back to the time it's named after: 1922. We spoke to the owner, Justin Koch, about the experience of stepping back into time at this speakeasy and how he made it happen in this … [Read more...]
8 New Downtown El Paso Bars and Restaurants You Need to Try!
Part of what makes Downtown El Paso (DTEP) so authentic is the rich concentration of small businesses. Highlighting every business can be challenging and sometimes a few slip through the cracks. Below is a list of eight locally owned businesses that might have gone under the radar. Why not start 2017 with an exploration of new places that offer food and … [Read more...]
Later, Later bar is Open Now, Now
Later, Later doesn’t imply a lackadaisical attitude. No one is putting anything off or waiting for later. Quite the contrary, the partners that created this after hours bar is hoping you won’t wait to stop by and visit their comfortable yet contemporary space. Perhaps the gambit is in fact to lull you into a sense of comfort so that you never leave. As … [Read more...]
Last Thursdays is Thriving!
Every last Thursday of the month, Downtown El Paso (DTEP) becomes a hub for art, food and community. Without the density of businesses in one area, this state of DTEP makes an event like this a bit of a quest. Like a paladin in search of creative treasure, art lovers have to know where to look for art demonstrations and pop-up galleries. A triad of art and … [Read more...]
DTEP Nightlife!
Club 101 on 201 N. Stanton St. … [Read more...]