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| − | ''' | + | '''Haakon's Hall''' is a bar on [[Amsterdam Avenue]] between 118th and 119th Streets. Drinks are slightly pricey at $4-7, but the beer+shot $7 special isn't bad. |
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| + | The concept of the bar seems to change slightly every year or so; Haakon's originally emphasized wine and upscale food, then became a cheaper bar, then closed their kitchen, and re-opened their kitchen, and added a pool table? Whatever. The self-proclaimed "proprietor" of Haakon's is charmingly eccentric. If you see a wasted, homeless-looking guy sulking outside the bar after 12pm, that's him. The bar is named after his son Haakon, who also works there. | ||
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| + | Haakon's almost certainly loses tons of money but Columbia lets them stay because they fear re-attracting a violent bar like the previous tenant or [[Amsterdam Lounge]]. The bar is closed on Sundays and frequently doesn't open when the owner has other stuff to do. When Haakon's is open, last call is around 12am. | ||
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| + | Haakon's is a major [[GS]] hangout due to their secret policy of letting [[veterans]] drink for free on Thursday nights. It also attracts [[Law]], [[Business]] and [[SIPA]] students due to its location, though it's not as packed as its prime spot would indicate. Haakon's has a jukebox and plays "dadrock" constantly. | ||
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| + | == Radio Perfecto == | ||
The former tenant, '''Radio Perfecto''', was a 'New American' restaurant. The crowd tended to get rowdy in the early AM hours on weekends, and it was even the scene of a murder. <ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/?q=node/28400</ref> The food was generally disgusting, though it was hard to tell because few students returned after the first one or two tries. Apparently, the crab cakes were always a high point. However, the waiters were ''very'' moody. | The former tenant, '''Radio Perfecto''', was a 'New American' restaurant. The crowd tended to get rowdy in the early AM hours on weekends, and it was even the scene of a murder. <ref>http://www.columbiaspectator.com/?q=node/28400</ref> The food was generally disgusting, though it was hard to tell because few students returned after the first one or two tries. Apparently, the crab cakes were always a high point. However, the waiters were ''very'' moody. | ||
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* [http://www.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=5193&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=0 Menu] | * [http://www.menupages.com/restaurantdetails.asp?areaid=0&restaurantid=5193&neighborhoodid=0&cuisineid=0 Menu] | ||
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Revision as of 23:19, 14 September 2013
Haakon's Hall is a bar on Amsterdam Avenue between 118th and 119th Streets. Drinks are slightly pricey at $4-7, but the beer+shot $7 special isn't bad.
The concept of the bar seems to change slightly every year or so; Haakon's originally emphasized wine and upscale food, then became a cheaper bar, then closed their kitchen, and re-opened their kitchen, and added a pool table? Whatever. The self-proclaimed "proprietor" of Haakon's is charmingly eccentric. If you see a wasted, homeless-looking guy sulking outside the bar after 12pm, that's him. The bar is named after his son Haakon, who also works there.
Haakon's almost certainly loses tons of money but Columbia lets them stay because they fear re-attracting a violent bar like the previous tenant or Amsterdam Lounge. The bar is closed on Sundays and frequently doesn't open when the owner has other stuff to do. When Haakon's is open, last call is around 12am.
Haakon's is a major GS hangout due to their secret policy of letting veterans drink for free on Thursday nights. It also attracts Law, Business and SIPA students due to its location, though it's not as packed as its prime spot would indicate. Haakon's has a jukebox and plays "dadrock" constantly.
Radio Perfecto
The former tenant, Radio Perfecto, was a 'New American' restaurant. The crowd tended to get rowdy in the early AM hours on weekends, and it was even the scene of a murder. [1] The food was generally disgusting, though it was hard to tell because few students returned after the first one or two tries. Apparently, the crab cakes were always a high point. However, the waiters were very moody.
Radio Perfecto shooting
References
Map
<googlemap lat="40.808385" lon="-73.959757" type="map" zoom="16" width="500" height="300" controls="small"> 40.808385, -73.959757, Radio Perfecto ('New' American) </googlemap>
