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Huey's Bar opening in downtown Baton Rouge next month
Posted on 6/19/13 at 11:44 pm
Posted on 6/19/13 at 11:44 pm
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New bar, Huey's, opening in downtown Baton Rouge next month
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The historical bent begins with the name: Huey’s Bar, a reference that needs no explanation in the Capital City.
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“It brings back the 1920s, 1930s era after Prohibition when cocktails came back in full swing, and it was all handmade, southern-style cocktails,” said one of the new bar’s partners, Andrew Bayard, who comes from Happy’s Irish Pub down the street.
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Huey’s will be non-smoking and cater heavily to the happy-hour, after-work crowd, serving Louisiana cocktails like sazeracs as well as martinis. Some Louisiana craft brews will also be on tap,
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The partners said they want the bar to appeal to women more than some of downtown’s other bars do.
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Posted on 6/19/13 at 11:45 pm to TheWhizzinator
quote:so eventually it still ends up packed with guys
The partners said they want the bar to appeal to women more than some of downtown’s other bars do
Posted on 6/20/13 at 12:11 am to Kafka
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so eventually it still ends up packed with douchebags who looks like they're from Lafayette
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:americaneagle:
This post was edited on 6/20/13 at 12:21 am
Posted on 6/20/13 at 12:19 am to TheWhizzinator
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The historical bent begins with the name: Huey’s Bar, a reference that needs no explanation in the Capital City.
Isn't the Kingfish lounge in the downtown Hilton also using that theme?
Posted on 6/20/13 at 1:06 am to TheWhizzinator
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Brings back the 1920's
Sweet, now we all can act like Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby...KEWL!!!
Posted on 6/20/13 at 6:39 am to TheWhizzinator
Hah I thought this thread was about the Memphis bar and burger chain Hueys
Posted on 6/20/13 at 7:10 am to TheWhizzinator
Will be saturated with cheesedicks after a week.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 8:28 am to Kafka
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They want the bar to appeal to women
Hell, if there's gonna be women there sign me up. I'll be there with my e-cig and wingmen.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 10:50 am to Kafka
They'll have gin fizz, so I'm in.
Olive or Twist is PACKED with women Thursday -Saturday. With that in mind, I'd say speciality cocktails do well with women, and I think Huey's will actually have luck with its business model.
Olive or Twist is PACKED with women Thursday -Saturday. With that in mind, I'd say speciality cocktails do well with women, and I think Huey's will actually have luck with its business model.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 1:03 pm to TheWhizzinator
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Huey’s will be non-smoking and cater heavily to the happy-hour, after-work crowd
You mean the government workers that haul arse at 4:30 on the dot?
Posted on 6/20/13 at 1:15 pm to swamie
Gah, I think more than a few people need to study LA history at something more than the 8th grade level. Long was a tyrant--I wouldn't go drinking in a bar named after him.
Just one example of his overreaching: Long expelled students from LSU for publishing anti-Long sentiments in the campus paper (the famous Reveille Seven). One of the Reveille Seven had a girlfriend in law school, and Long drummed her out of LSU law. Marian Mayer Berkett later graduated from Tulane Law & became the first woman ever hired by a LA law firm. She's still alive and kicking, and if you ever hear her talk about life in Baton Rouge when Long was at the height of his power, you won't feel so warm and fuzzy about his legacy. Read about her here: LINK
Just one example of his overreaching: Long expelled students from LSU for publishing anti-Long sentiments in the campus paper (the famous Reveille Seven). One of the Reveille Seven had a girlfriend in law school, and Long drummed her out of LSU law. Marian Mayer Berkett later graduated from Tulane Law & became the first woman ever hired by a LA law firm. She's still alive and kicking, and if you ever hear her talk about life in Baton Rouge when Long was at the height of his power, you won't feel so warm and fuzzy about his legacy. Read about her here: LINK
Posted on 6/20/13 at 1:21 pm to hungryone
Huey had his faults. Lots of them. All politicians do. He did also build up infrastructure in Louisiana allowing for industry to more readily move into the state and made transportation easier. He pioneered providing free books to students in primary and secondary school. He lead the opening of LSU's med school in Nola.
And most importantly, He got funding to build Tiger Stadium.
He wasn't free of sin, but who really is? Especially in politics.
And most importantly, He got funding to build Tiger Stadium.
He wasn't free of sin, but who really is? Especially in politics.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 1:47 pm to LSU0812
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-I wouldn't go drinking in a bar named after him.
Really? Maybe if it was Hitler's ... not supporting a local establishment because it was named after a politician that wasn't perfect 80 years ago is terribly weak.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 1:59 pm to JW
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JW
I think you got me all wrong. I'm looking forward to going hang out at Huey's. I was trying to say that Huey, even with his faults, left a lasting impression on this state that I would venture to say is positive and was in the process of leading us to success until Edwards got too greedy.
This is really a discussion for the Poli board. I'm just looking forward to specialty cocktails.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 2:01 pm to LSU0812
I hear ya ..... i am sensitive as a local bar owner as well and wouldn't want anyone to not frequent a place because of the name.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 2:11 pm to LSU0812
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Huey had his faults. Lots of them. All politicians do. He did also build up infrastructure in Louisiana allowing for industry to more readily move into the state and made transportation easier. He pioneered providing free books to students in primary and secondary school. He lead the opening of LSU's med school in Nola.
And most importantly, He got funding to build Tiger Stadium.
He wasn't free of sin, but who really is? Especially in politics.
He declared martial law in Baton Rouge; it was illegal for more than two people to congregate. This was justified under the idea that a "murder plot" was afoot. His legacy has received a thorough whitewashing in this state, hence my suggestion that folks need to embrace a more nuanced understanding of his legacy beyond schoolbooks and paved roads.
And can we talk about his descendants still managing to suck of LA's teats? Do a little research on the Win or Lose Corporation: LINK
Posted on 6/20/13 at 2:13 pm to hungryone
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murder plot
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On January 25, 200 armed Square Dealers took over the courthouse of East Baton Rouge Parish. Long had Governor Allen call out the National Guard, declare martial law, ban public gatherings of two or more persons, and forbid the publication of criticism of state officials.
Posted on 6/20/13 at 2:21 pm to hungryone
Okay okay. You're right. I get it. I'm still going to go grab drinks at that bar despite it being named after Huey. It's an iconic thing.
Thanks for the info, by the way. I'm going to look further into his years in office.
Oh, and I'm still thankful for Tiger Stadium. I can't let that one go
Thanks for the info, by the way. I'm going to look further into his years in office.
Oh, and I'm still thankful for Tiger Stadium. I can't let that one go
Posted on 6/20/13 at 2:33 pm to hungryone
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Posted by hungryone
Do you refuse to cross the bridges named after him? Drive Airline highway? Thumb your nose at the State Capitol? Become ill when you see tiger stadium in TV?
Posted on 6/20/13 at 2:40 pm to fightin tigers
I've crossed his namesake bridge daily for more years than most TD posters have been on the internet. Of course I thumb my nose at the State Capitol, but for an entirely different set of reasons. The commercial/recreational appropriation of his name is what bugs me. Hell, I wouldn't go drinking at an EWE-themed joint either.
How about a little originality? It's safe to say I'm no fan of "theme" restos and bars.
How about a little originality? It's safe to say I'm no fan of "theme" restos and bars.
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