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BARS: Lotus Lounge R.I.P. (this time for real)
Although the doors have been shuttered since late October, a new sign outside of Lotus Lounge beckoned in one of our Metromix correspondents last night. Sadly, although the LES coffee shop/bar had re-opened, that was apparently a temporary measure.
"The place was gutted," said our source. "There was no heat, about two people in there, and they were charging full price for drinks. I mean, if they're trying to get rid of alcohol, why bother charging $7 for a mixed drink? And they were out of almost everything, anyway." A friend of our writer later told us that plans for something "more upscale" may be in the works. Oh, joy.
If full prices, lack of selection, freezing cold and a sense of despondence and ennui are what you crave, do check out Lotus in its last week. It should be open every night, starting at 5 p.m. And hey, maybe you can remember the days when the Lower East Side actually had an affordable neighborhood hang-out.
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