It took him a year to stock the retail side, buying an extra case of vodka here, some gin there, until the shelves were full. Lou and his pub were so central to the local routine that when he died in , a block party of mourners turned out and closed down the street. The local Budweiser distributor even sent trucks to give away free beer. Their specialty? Knowing precisely when to have the next drink ready.
Throughout the bar-cum-liquor store, the sense of community thrives. Out front, under shade trees, folks hold court around concrete patio tables. Area bartenders pop in for supplies and to share a shot before their shift. Monthly service industry nights keep the bar hopping until the wee hours, sometimes as late as 7 a. Regulars linger on bar stools or at the tables outside, and drinks seem to magically appear. And at quitting time, Miss O and Co. Share story: Share. To Name. To Email Address.
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