One of my smoker friends took me to C.A. last night. As we were entering, we passed a 'proper attire' sign. 2 of us were wearing jeans, scruffy boots and track tops; the hostess definitely looked us up and down disaprovingly, but did not say anything and let us in. It wasn't very busy, so I guess they did not want to pass up some sales. The space is fascinating, but dry and overly refurbished, in a tacky sort of way. The servers looked so pretentious in their black dresses and pearls and were very slow at paying us attention. Cigar and cigarette smoke was everywhere, it seemed like everyone felt obliged to chain smoke, since this is one of the last places where smoking is still somehow permitted. It's worth a look, but I'll be drinking elsewhere.
Pros: Curious Space, Smoking Permitted
Cons: , Very Expensive
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