Best Speakeasies to Sneak Into in San Diego | Eater San Diego

"With a hidden entrance off an alley, this is an elegant space that takes after the jazz kissa listening bars of Tokyo. A place where hi-fi is celebrated, the vinyl record soundtrack is transmitted through a custom-built sound system imported from Japan, providing a vibey, stylish setting for cocktails that focus on the classics. A product of Showa Hospitality (Taco Stand, Showa Ramen), this listening bar offers a range of highballs — like the plum with hojicha tea and plum wine — and cocktails to choose from such as the Tijuana Bible with mezcal and blueberry rooibos pisco. The three-year-old bar’s menu has slowly evolved over time to include dishes like a watermelon ceviche with leche de tigre, grilled sandwiches, and caviar that can be ordered with a side of kettle-cooked chips and sour cream for dipping. Pro tip: Sometimes the bar adds cocktail “playing cards” — similar to trading cards — to the menu that feature an illustration and listed cocktail ingredients that guests can collect and take home." - Roxana Becerril