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"I'm attracted to older buildings," says Warren, who was drawn to the historic space a little over three years ago, after turning down another venture to open a larger venue situated in the Strip District's club zone. "I'm a big fan of great architecture. And I love transforming the older buildings into a newer look, but not making it too contemporary." He found the perfect match with this structure, which served as an actual firehouse from 1849 to 1949, then a union hall for an Ironworkers local.
There's another type of fusion that Warren digs in his place - cocktail mixology. The Firehouse features a revolving menu of his own famous concoctions, many of which are classic recipes with creative touches, like his lavender-infused mojito and whiskey pomegranate sour. He's also known for original creations, like the currently featured (and delicious) "Label Whore," a blend of high-end vodka, rose wine, muddled grapes, citrus and a splash of champagne, and the "Curious George," a mix of Armagnac, banana nectar, chocolate and cream, which won City Theatre's "best cocktail" award this year. "Tastes like a Frosty," he says.See the full content of this document
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Best Lounge Bar: Firehouse Lounge
2216 Penn Ave., Strip District. 412-434-1230
IT'S HARD TO imagine the Firehouse Lounge in its original incarnation: Once you walk up the steep stairs and peek around the corner, this second-story lounge feels more like som...See the full content of this document
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