So while this is a little bit later than when the event actually happened, I figured it was worthy of still mentioning (because after all, better late than never, right?!).
So Reshica, Kat and myself decided one Saturday night that we should go out on the town – Old City. So it was my responsibility to research good bars/clubs and Kat would take a train into the city to meet up with Reshica and myself. Needless to say, we are not timely individuals, so Kat arrived at our place and about an hour later, Reshica and I were ready about an hour later – oops.
I found that FLUID nightclub had free cover for ladies before 11pm and was located at 4th and South Street. So we decided to take the MFL (Market-Frankford Line) from 34th to 5th street. While we were there, we had to decide the directions ourselves to determine where 4th street was. Needless to say….we started going the wrong direction. At this point, it was shortly before 11 and we were determined to get to FLUID before free cover for ladies was over!!
We finally stumbled upon it, passing South Street. I wish we would have seen more of South Street, because this street has become a tourist landmark.
South Street is an east-west street in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The stretch of South Street between Front Street and Seventh Street is known for its "bohemian" atmosphere and its diverse and urban mix of shops, bars, and eateries. It is one of Philadelphia's largest tourist attractions (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Street_%28Philadelphia%29)
So once we walked into FLUID (http://www.fluidnightclub.com/) we realized it was incredibly dark, minimal people on the dance floor – but we headed straight for the bar. We each ordered a drink (helping Reshica choose a drink that we thought she would enjoy), and were told $9. Initially, this is not a bad price for drinks in the city, but then the bartender told us it was $9 for all 3 drinks, or $3 a piece! Not only was it free cover for ladies, but discount on drinks till midnight!! So Kat and I reached for our debit cards, when the bartender tells us “$30 minimum on cards” !!! WHAT!! Now what were we to do, with $3 drinks and $30 minimum?!?!? Well, Kat decided she would just start a tab, and each of us would get 3 drinks and each owe her $10. So our night began.
We looked around, and realized the atmosphere at this club was not one in which we were very familiar with. So we saw a lonely lit-table in the corner and sat down with our drinks. We enjoyed our time, chatting and sharing stories while we just observed the ongoings at the club. We noticed the DJ approaching the bar, carrying the mic while holding a bottle of vodka in the other hand (talent).
Kat had coworkers who were out at another place in Old City, and since our tab was complete, we decided to move on to the next place! We walked from 4th and South Street to 2nd and Church Street. We walked through a part of Old City with cobblestone streets and brick buildings. It was a beautiful walk.
Once we arrived at the new place, Sugar Mom’s, we met up with Kat’s coworker and some of his friends. One of the greatest things about this bar…they had DUM-DUM lollipops! Ive never seen a bar that served DUM-DUMs! I was so excited that I didnt care about the drinks, I just hung out with everyone and enjoyed the company. While we were out, Reshica had been talking about how she liked the “idea of being from the south” and “southern accents,” so she decided that since we were meeting new people, she would introduce herself as from Kentucky with a country accent. So picture an adorable girl, from Napal, speaking in a decent country accent, telling people she is from Kentucky, with two Kentucky girls (who do NOT have country accents, haha). We were a sight, it was precious.
This was another first for me: It became 2am, and the bar was closing. I have never been out at a bar when they close, because at home the bars do not close until 4am (and I am never out that late!). So the large group of us were gathered together, discussing what we were going to do next. I asked if anyone knew of a Taco Bell/Waffle House/White Castle in Old City, but the response was NO. Really?!? So first of all, the bars close early and second of all….NO food?!? What a difference this was from Louisville’s 4th Street or Bardstown road!
Since it was closing time, and no food was to be seen, Reshica and I decided to venture back to our place. And since the subway stops running after 1230am (go figure, the subway stops before the bars close….hmm..), we had to take the Night Owl bus that runs the same course of the MFL. This was not as predictable as the subway schedule, and we were standing at the bus stop with others for about 45 minutes until the bus arrived. Once it finally did, Reshica asked the driver if he could drop us off right by our place (and he agreed – since it was on the course but not a typical stop). So together we sat on the bus, and watched as more people got on at each stop. The Night Owl, on a Saturday night, at 3am – an ADVENTURE!
We finally made it home…safe and sound – and crashed into bed. We had such a busy night…but I would not have traded it for the world!! Whenever you put Reshica, Kat and myself together = GREAT TIMES!
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