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Bar Standard / Milk Bar / Red Room

Here, the vibe lands right away. Dark but friendly. Playful yet ritualistic. You know when a room feels like it understands you, or at least your shoes. With an alley entrance off 1037 N Broadway, it feels tucked away on purpose, like a diary with a false back. The hours are clear and kind to workdays, 8 PM to 1 AM, and the policy is simple: 21+ with proper ID. You can confirm the address, entrance, and hours on the venue’s own feed, which stays current and useful, like a little lighthouse for night folk who dislike guesswork: Milk Bar on Instagram.

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Torchy’s Bar Denver: Late-Night Color, Big Flavor

Denver has a few Torchy’s Tacos, and the energy is bright in each. The downtown-adjacent spot at 1085 N Broadway is a go-to, especially if you float between Capitol Hill and Civic Center after sundown. For those of us in the local Goth community, it's a great hot spot as it's right out front/next door to Bar Standard/Milk/Red Room and great for pre-drinks Goth Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It has indoor tables, a full bar with a long counter, and the soft clatter of people winding down. According to reviews for the Broadway location, it runs late enough to catch a second wind, typically open until 10 PM. That suits the late-night bite crowd, the ones who need one more good thing before home.

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Starbucks – Ferndale, Washington

Starbucks Ferndale wasn't always in this stand-alone building. Back in 2018, the local shop moved out of its previous Haggen grocery location to the current Main Street address. The change didn't just update the décor; it transformed daily coffee routines for many Ferndale residents. The drive-thru, for example, became a welcome update for mornings on the go, while extended opening hours let people drop by whenever they need a caffeine fix.

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Supernatural Workout

Imagine stepping into your living room and feeling the rush of a mountain climb or a dance class on a sunlit shore, all without braving the wild Northwest weather. Supernatural workout programs in virtual reality are making this a reality for anyone tired of waiting for the rain to stop.

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Lava Hot Springs

Idaho’s Lava Hot Springs set the stage for experiences that bridge folklore and geology. The pools don’t just offer comfort; they carry a reputation as pleasant, relaxing, healing hot spring pools, long believed to bestow both physical relief and spiritual renewal. Travelers, locals, and seekers of this hidden gem find themselves drawn to these waters not only for legend, but for the lasting quiet they offer the skin, bones, and mind.

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The Shire, Killarney, Co Kerry, Eire
The Shire bar and cafe, Killarney, Kerry, Ireland. Lord of the Rings inspired. Monday, 18 December 2023. Adventures in County Kerry, Ireland. Photos by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Media.

The Shire, Killarney, Co Kerry, Eire

A Lord of the Rings inspired pub/bar/cafe in downtown Killarney, county Kerry, Ireland.

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Starbucks: The Rise, the Stumbles, and the Loyal Addict’s Story [2025 Update]

If you’ve ever arrived jet-lagged and far from home, you know the comfort that comes with spotting that familiar green siren shining in a city square; a warm beacon of WiFi, a reliable menu, and a seat where no one rushes you out. For me, as someone who has traversed the world’s airports, train stations, and city streets, Starbucks has always offered a pocket of consistency, a place where one can recharge both phone and spirit, connect with loved ones, or just fade into the background with a sweet, icy chai. It’s not just caffeine on demand, it’s the closest thing to home base I could rush to, wherever I wander, and it’s held my loyalty for decades. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case. My original article on Starbucks, with high ratings of 5 stars out of 5, has dwindled to 2 stars out of 5, and I unfortunately see myself divorcing from the long-standing relationship I once shared with the Siren.

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