Ginger's Last Call

Just like any other Saturday, this evening I most likely worked an 8 hour shift in the finest of dining establishments. I've tolerated someone's not so funny jokes about how my tip will be effected by how hot his after dinner coffee comes out of the pot, walked 3.6 miles around tables that are far too close together for any server larger than a size 2, and perfected the best bitter server eye roll known to man. Seems like a good night to party! I'm not talking all weekend Vegas bender here, but a couple of cocktails with your best friends after a long, long week of work.

I have always known how much I love Lakewood. Never wanting to leave home for college though, was really the hit home realization that I would become a townie. The word comes with some stigma. Most people you would refer to as townies are from very small areas with not much to see or do. My parents on the other hand chose the perfect place to raise children who one day would also know they would never want to leave. This was my mother's secret plot to keep all of her kids within walking distance- just as I like my bars.

All self proclaimed townies have to have that one bar that they feel most at home. As much as I love exploring all the great places Lakewood has for weekend festivities I always end up at my favorite joint for last call. Around the Corner offers a little bit of everything awesome. With four full bars, you could experience live bands, great DJs prompting vigorous dancing, and a chill patio conversation all in one night. With great deals and fun themed promotions throughout the year around the corner is the perfect four seasons hangout. This particular Saturday i started my night out with a rocking "amuse me" martini on another great patio just across the street at Georgetown. Also owned by father and son duo, Micky and Ryan Krivosh have taken on fine dining and brought in the community flare this spot needed to be a real part of Lakewood's upscale restaurant hits! Congratulations go out to the Krivosh's celebrating their 38th business year. You'll be sure to see me at that party!

My townie spots hold a dear place in my heart and always will. My best friendships took new forms here, my love life sparked into something unimaginable and all of my high heels are the perfect stage of broken-in thanks to the dreaded hike up and down the flight of stairs to the ladies room.