See also: Behind the scenes at baRed
On a slightly less grand note, baRed now has its espresso Marzocco machine in place (with beans from Craig Connor of Pablo's), which has allowed the venue to introduce its daytime personality -- as a coffeehouse/grab-and-go venue for all the nearby government office buildings from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. But from the happy hour that starts at 3 p.m. until closing at 2 a.m., baRed will transform into a contemporary urban bar, with specialty cocktails and food offerings including a peanut butter oreo parfait ($4 at happy hour, otherwise $6) and the "house favorite" arrincini ($5 at happy hour, $7). There's also a four-seat raw bar serving up oysters and lobster cocktail, and more elaborate menu items (baRed shares a kitchen with Cliff Young's CY Steak, around the corner next to the Diamond Cabaret) including a Flat Iron steak sandwich and wild mushroom ragu tortellini. To get a real taste of baRed, see our full baRed slide show here.Follow @CafeWestword
