Folklore

My wife, cousins and I went here Sunday night and they had a DJ playing music and a TV playing in the background playing some scenes from Mardi Gras then after we order drinks they decided to put on mammy on YouTube for some reason. Our drink was watered down and we never got our nuts and olives we ordered. Only black people in there maybe we came on the wrong night.

Had an unfortunate experience on Friday night. A group of four of us walked in expecting to enjoy some cocktails while deciding where to have dinner and left feeling unwelcome and potentially profiled(?). We asked a waitress for a table and she stated that it was reserved. We then checked in with another staff member who confirmed that they do not take reservations. This, coupled with the fact that the waitress who told us the table was reserved took our credit card before we even had drinks in our hands and said, “we’re just so busy and have to make sure we get those cards…” as if implying that we would not pay for our order, left a bad taste in our mouths. The person who we talked to the second time ended up comping the drinks and apologizing but it was too late. Too bad because the dj was doing a good job. Employees need to be taught to serve everyone, regardless of what they look like, with the same level of courtesy and hospitality.

What a fun little place! Very unique place to hang out and have a glass of wine, a cocktail beer, or tea. They offer a small bite style menu for food. We had the tiger prawn, shishito peppers, and the most delicious salted pretzel with a spicy mustard. There are some tables to sit at or you can sit at the bar. They also have a few cozy areas to hang out. There is an amazing selection of records for purchase and they are all displayed neatly and organized. Some nights they have live music with special guests. And they even have a big TV to watch football! The vibe here is very chill and fun. I highly recommend you go check it out.

TLDR; fantastic shop, excellent selection, kind and knowledgeable proprietor, 10/10 recommended! Primarily this review is for the record store experience, though I did get an oat latte there which was delicious. My family was visiting the area for a Thanksgiving reunion, and my BIL and I were hankering for some RSD action. Folklore came up in a Google search, and so we planned an excursion. Everything about the shop was terrific. Selection was great, including many RSD specific titles, and the selection that was already available in the shop also yielded a few surprise finds that we were both delighted with. To boot, they had a cool bonus when you spend over a certain amount you get to pick a book from their selection of 33 1/3 books. The person who was helping us was, I assume the owner from what I could tell and they were very knowledgeable about the records, friendly, and just so easy going. Highly recommend a visit if you’re ever in the area. We’ll be making our way back the next time we’re up in Northern California.

Stopped by this cute spot while in Napa and really enjoyed it! The drinks were fantastic — creative and well-balanced. Service was so-so, but not bad. Food was solid, with lots of fun little plates to share. We tried the tacos, charcuterie board, and the smoked trout dip (my favorite!). Loved the ambience — the old vinyl and great tunes gave it a cool, non-pretentious vibe. It was pretty loud, though to be fair we were in the corner right by the speakers. Still, I’d definitely recommend it for a relaxed, casual night out. Wish I’d taken photos — next time!