Saturday, December 26, 2009

Albany Bar Scene: The Oh Bar

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On Fox News “O'Reilly Factor” Thursday night, guest-host Monica Crowley, filling in for Bill O'Reilly, went after “CBS Evening News” anchor Katie Couric for her recent comments that the economic situation has made the United States an “angry nation.”

“Way to attract more viewers, Katie,” Crowley said, asking, “Is this another example of the elite left-wing media looking down on Americans or is Katie right about the mood of the country?”

Crowley and Tim Graham, director of media analysis for the conservative Media Research Center, attempted to argue that Couric's comments come only as President Obama's approval ratings fall.

“I think it's one thing to say the country is angry,” Graham said. “I think that's fair. When she goes on to talk about how there's too much disrespect, that's when you're beginning to see that whole idea of how unfortunate that we would have people who would so publicly and angrily disagree with President Obama.”

“I'm wondering, Tim, where Katie Couric was and if her concern about an angry nation when the left was crucifying President Bush as a war criminal and Hitler, when Code Pink was in Condoleezza Rice's face, when there are wall-to-wall, left wing, vicious attacks,” Crowley responded. “Where was she in that concern?”

“You know it seems to me that anybody who is an elite left wing liberal, whether they are in the media like Katie Couric or not,” Crowley continued, “they are intent on smearing or tarring anybody who might disagree with the liberal agenda.”

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The Oh Bar, which sits right on Lark Street near Madison Ave., is one of Albany's most prominent gay bars. Weather you are gay or straight it's a nice place to hang out and have a drink, so I recommend you check it out.

The Oh Bar is usually less crowded than most places on Lark, and generally has some good seating left for you and your group. The inside is a bit dark and cold, with not too much decoration, and a lot of open space which is generally used for dancing or milling about. There is a pool table in the back, one of the few on Lark that you may actually have a chance at using without waiting five hours. The Oh bar is also clean. Even the bathrooms here are generally nice, which is unheard of in this part of town.

All of these things are great, but my favorite thing about the Oh Bar is its patio. It's a nice sprawling space that is more calm and private than most anywhere on Lark Street. It, sadly, is required by city ordinance to close at 11:00pm (noise codes, of course). Usually (word to the wise), the bartenders will not be so attentive to ht e closing time if it's a quiet night.

There are a couple of downsides to the bar. First off the drinks can be a little on the expensive side. Nothing outrageous, but for the area they are certainly not the cheapest around. Next are the flirting policies. Straight women apparently come here not to get hit on, so if that's your plan you may want to steer clear of this place. My friends and I have been removed from the bar before for even trying to strike up a conversation with groups of girls.

So, as long as you don't mind paying a premium price for your beverages, and aren't planning on taking a lady home tonight, you may like to have a relaxing night at the Oh Bar. It's a nice quieter place to socialize with friends or meet new people, if that's your thing.

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