whyilovetoronto: Why I Love Black Dice Café: This is a Japanese Rockabilly BarHole-in-wa
whyilovetoronto: Why I Love Black Dice Café: This is a Japanese Rockabilly BarHole-in-wall Situated on Dundas St. W. in Little Portugal, Black Dice Café is a Japanese Rockabilly Bar, inspired by the American 50s, British rockers and Japanese culture. It might sound as though the bar has an identity crisis, but on the contrary. These three cultures blend perfectly together to create a fun, inviting and intimate atmosphere. The idea came to owner Hideki Saito when he came to Canada and felt our country lacked 50s themed bars. In 2009, Saito and his wife decided to open one. (Courtesy of Black Dice Café)The bar is decked out with items from the three cultures with a number of standout pieces that draw your eyes. Items include: a Surf Champ pinball machine, alien shaped lamps that emit an eerie green glow, a jukebox which works on occasion, a neon pink “Lola” sign and a TV. The bar also serves snacks like wasabi peas.The moment I professed my attraction to the bartender and…Jess and I visited for Ariel’s birthday. We had a nice relaxing night sipping drinks, trying to get the jukebox to work and just catching up. I had an embarrassing moment when I thought the bartender had left. I gushed about how highly attractive the bartender was, but little did I know the bartender had come back and heard the whole thing. (Lead image from BlogTO) -- source link