Bluebird: Midcentury Modern California Cocktails

As we’re heading into drizzly days and winter weather in Paris, it’s nice to have an address in your back pocket for a place that recalls the sunnier times of 50’s California.   And, that place is Bluebird. Bluebird is brought to you by Liquid Corp, the same group responsible for the ever-popular and always-fun Dirty Dick, as well as some of the city’s other buzzy & busy spots spots like Moonshiner, Kremlin, or Rock’n’Roll Circus. Each of their places has a particular personality and here it’s a Mid-century Cali vibe with a groovy soundtrack and a focus on gin and low octane cocktails. The combo of dim décor, low light, laidback staff, and neighborhood locals give it an authentic, lived in, insulated feel – and I mean that in a very good way (as opposed to feeling too new or contrived.) The glowing aquarium at the back wall with its slow swimming fish adds a slightly surreal touch.  Walking in feels a little like stepping into a different time and place (although primetime on a Saturday night might feel less dreamy and more packed.) Gin is in… and this is definitely a gincentric bar.  Thirty or so references are divided [...]