Slow's Bar-BQ has added an outdoor patio with an outdoor DJ booth at the Corktown restaurant.
The
enclosed dining area is surrounded by a three-sided, thick pine wall
made of angular lines that keep the sounds and distractions of Michigan
Avenue at bay, while still providing lots of sunlight, evening air, and
a view of the art on the wall outside the building. The wall includes a
commanding art piece of
geometrically placed funnels and painted stages of the moon by artist
Samantha Randall that functions as a lunar calendar of important dates
in the history of Detroit. The landscaped area includes trees and
built-in wooden benches, concrete tables on casters and other modern
finishes.
Slows’
proprietor Phil Cooley built and designed the patio with help from his
design collaborative, Los Pistoleros. Cooley says the patio continues
as an extension of his desire to create a subdued atmosphere that’s
good for conversation and slowing down with a good meal.
Special
guest DJs are planned for weekends, and Cooley will even spin some
nights. Slow's Bar-BQ’s kitchen closes at 11 p.m., 10 p.m. on Mondays,
with the bar open till 2 a.m.
Source: Phil Cooley, Slows Bar-BQ
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