The idea, Lipka said, is to fill the whole two-story space, which includes seating for about 170 people, all the time, as much as possible. The upstairs area, which previously hosted special events, like birthdays or DJ events, will now be open as a lounge space, with dancing. The back patio is also transforming into a fully staffed tiki-style bar. “And service, exceptional service, is what we are really striving for. “It’s a little more upscale,” Lipka said. They’ve hired five or six new employees and are planning to add some light “artisanal” food items to the bar’s offerings, alongside craft cocktails and beer. Lipka said the bar’s layout will be largely the same, although they have spent about $20,000 on new glassware, furniture, and a new bar backdrop. “There’s just not enough people coming to this strip anymore.
Everything’s just like spinning its wheels,” Mathey said, referring to Madison Street.
