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JOHN-O's Mid-Century Guide to the San Gabriel Valley, CA |
JOHN-O
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Joined: May 16, 2008
Posts: 2463
From: Dogtown, USA
|  Posted: 2012-05-23 2:36 pm Permalink
Hey has this ever happened to you (like it just did me)? You want to meet up with friends in the SGV and plan on cocktails at the Bahooka. Well... the Bahooka being first and foremost a restaurant (and a family restaurant at that) closes at 9pm, Monday through Thursday and on Sundays.  So where to go for some mid-century flavor ??
Here's your back-up plan, try Al's Cocktails...
This dive bar claims to date back to the 1930's and has some of the cheapest and stiffest drinks around. 2 Makers Mark cocktails and 3 Blue Moons came to a total of $16. 
Al's Cocktails is located at 413 W Las Tunas Dr in San Gabriel, less than 3 miles from the Bahooka.
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TikiVato
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Joined: Mar 03, 2009
Posts: 266
From: Whittier, CA
| Posted: 2012-05-23 11:43 pm Permalink
John-O
You never cease to amaze me. I will have to drop in Al's next time I'm in the neighborhood.
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TikiTie
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Joined: May 24, 2012
Posts: 69
From: 'bonedale, CO
| Posted: 2012-05-25 09:20 am Permalink
I really love this post! Tourists usually visit one attraction, and when they check it off the list in the back of the guidebook, they leave. Travelers, on the other hand, tend to do things a bit more thoroughly. Thanks for the the thorough post!
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Luckydesigns
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Joined: Sep 15, 2002
Posts: 1893
From: Costa Mesa
| Posted: 2012-12-13 09:30 am Permalink
John-O, Dinah took me to the DalRae last night for an early birthday dinner. She found out about it because of your post, here. Thanks so much.
The place is amazing! Like super swanky, super classy. Top quality food and terrific martinis. She also surprised me with Trevor and Deanna meeting us for dinner. No better couple to dine with in a gorgeous 1958 time capsule. Everything was perfect. It's expensive, but well worth the price. I'd recommend it to everyone!
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JOHN-O
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: May 16, 2008
Posts: 2463
From: Dogtown, USA
| Posted: 2013-02-16 08:47 am Permalink
The Bahooka might be closing but the SGV is still home to many mid-century treasures that aren't going anywhere soon (hopefully). Don't take these places for granted !! If you live in So Ca, then what's your excuse ??
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