Word: decorated
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Hooters and our campus Playmate should be graciously received by our community. And while some empowered young females are undoubtedly disgusted by my taste in interior decor, I am not at all repentant. Like most heterosexual men, the sight of a big-busted blonde tickles my fancy...
...traditional Irish and Scottish instruments as part of the decor reflects one of the main attractions of Mr. Dooleys: live Irish music by well-regarded local musicians. One of the few pauses in the din of conversations comes when the entire bar sings the chorus to a cover of a Pogues song. Numerous booths allow for privacy if desired, while the bar itself is crowded with minglers. For the rare students who manage to leave the Square, Mr. Dooley's is a top choice...
Located on a rather unpopulated block of Commonwealth Ave in Brighton, Tasca is a welcome newcomer to the Spanish/Tapas bar scene. It has all the romance of Dali without so much of the cumbersome packaging. Tasca has more refined, subtler decor, no interminable waits, and prices that will allow you to leave with enough cash for a comfy cab ride home. On top of it all, the food is simple and delicious...
...bottles of alcohol. Wrought-iron chandeliers, hanging wine-racks, ceramic plates, and brass skillets liven the dining room. The cozy booths--far more intimate than the tables in the middle of the room--are covered with brocades of little sailboats and flowers. Sailboats seem to be a prominent decor theme at Tasca, perhaps a reference to the excellent seafood selection. A ubiquitous European-atmosphere-engendering Gypsy Kings album plays in the background...
...drugstore's inedible merchandise complements the cultural nostalgia produced by the soda fountain's presence. There are postcards featuring such Fifties idols as James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley. Antique shaving brushes and genuine victorian bath products line the walls and combine with the retro decor to evoke an even earlier...