Last night the DSO and I went to the Jim German Bar in Waitsburg. It was beautiful! I wish I had taken the camera, so I could have saved some shots, especially of their private room, Heaven. Here's one imported from the internet, instead (shoddy lighting):
Jim German mixes the drinks, and his wife (who we didn't meet, formally) cooks the food. Both are artists, and they live in an apartment above the bar. The bar is classy; dimly lit, wood tables, paintings up, a Persian carpet laid out before the door. Heaven is next door to the bar, and the gallery is next door to Heaven. Jim let us into both so we could check out the art on display. I can't remember the artist's name, but ultimately I was more interested in the building design. The two completely renovated the place in the style of their favorite Seattle architect (again, wish I could remember his name--I knew I would have to write it down, but felt embarrassed pulling out a pen and piece of paper). The art space and Heaven both look slightly unfinished, but I think that might be part of the purpose of the presentation. They feel open, clean. They also both hold a ton of light (lamped, and I'm sure incredible during the day, w/the huge glass windows at the entrance) and have great acoustics.
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