Despite the sign, Rare Soul isn't exactly open -- yet
Pay no attention to the big sign out front that reads "Rare Soul Now Open."
The new Canton lounge run by Yolanda Espinet isn't quite there yet.
When Midnight Sunner jmgiordano and I stopped by last night, the lights were on inside, but the doors were locked.
We pulled on one, and a friendly fellow who identified himself as a manager gave us a sneak peak ...
The bar has a granite top and a pressed tin bottom -- inspired by so many Baltimore ceilings, no doubt. The one odd thing about the lounge's layout is the dance area, which is sunken into the floor near the back of the room. Taking a few steps up to hit the dance floor is fine, but taking a few steps down feels awkward.
According to Rare Soul's manager, the lounge will have its grand opening in June -- about two weeks from now.
(Photo by me)
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
Comments
So whats the sign for?
Posted by: guywhowantstoknow | May 23, 2010 10:14 PM
@guy the manager sheepishly admitted that the sign was a little premature. they needed a few more things in order. At least people know the name of the place.
It looked super chill inside. I wish them well.
Posted by: JMGiordano | May 25, 2010 10:11 AM
I heart a sunken dance floor-- invokes flashback to georgetown bar in college.. which probably doesn't exist any more-- but was the coolest place I'd been to at the age of 19... so anyway, I'm totally going there. I hope they have dance contests and and dance lessons or their sunken dance pit... err, floor.
Posted by: Samantha | May 27, 2010 12:41 PM