Absinthe Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
By Erin Chambers, San Diego Editor
Now that absinthe has returned after a near century-long ban, it’s time to play catch-up. Distilled from such herbs as anise and wormwood, the super-strength liquor is named after the Greek word for “undrinkable,” but a visit to these bars will remedy that misconception. No, you won’t hallucinate, but it will keep you going all night--right up until you pass out.
Currant
The Sofia Hotel's upscale French-American bistro blends whimsical decor with a rustic, farm-to-table style menu.
Currant American Brasserie
140 West Broadway,
San Diego,
CA
Sweetwater Saloon
Randy Gerber blends goth, country and urban design in the Hard Rock's, chic see-and-be-seen lobby bar.
Sweetwater Saloon
207 Fifth Ave,
San Diego,
CA
Anthology
Little Italy's new live music venue brings fine acoustics, top-notch jazz acts and world-class cuisine.
Anthology
1337 India St,
San Diego,
CA
Modus
Anticipated Banker's Hill lounge-style restaurant leads the charge on San Diego's supper club scene.
Modus Supper Club
2202 Fourth Ave,
San Diego,
CA
Cowboy Star
Part restaurant, part bar, part butcher shop: East Village's Texas-sized compond brings the wild West downtown.
Cowboy Star
640 10th Ave,
San Diego,
CA
