OFF RAMP: Ghosts of grungies past still wander this Eastlake dive, but its reincarnation as Graceland-which has seen some of the best current rock bookings in the city-should soothe those savage beasts.ġ2. THE EASY: Ah, sleazy Easy, wherefore art thou? Buried first under poor, doomed Spintron, and now reincarnated as a slick, soulless spot they call Ego.ġ1. FOXES: How many drag queens does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Not enough, apparently, to keep this gay-dive-turned-trashy-hipster-hangout all lit up it closed early this year but just may be back for another round.ġ0. ROMPER ROOM: Fear not-horny yuppies still meet and mate at this spot, only now they call it Watertown.ĩ. Someone we know once had her hair maliciously set aflame right on the main floor, and she promptly broke the perp’s nose-yeah, it was that kind of place, but still sorely missed when it closed its doors.Ĩ. UNDERGROUND: This famous ’80s teen haven on the Ave showcased everything from the Dwarves to dance nights.
