An evening on Pearl Street

Local tipGrab a table near the stage, it still runs open mic some weeknights

10 min walk to the next stop

Local tipHead upstairs to the used stacks, locals linger there longer than new releases

3 min walk to the next stop

Local tipOrder the za jiang mian, it's Edwin Zoe's mom's recipe, not the safe menu item

12 min walk to the next stop

Local tipDig the used bins in back, best vinyl prices in town since the Bart's Records days

9 min walk to the next stop

Local tipEveryone calls it the Downer, cash for pool and zero pretense till 2am