Cassis - The New OXO? A Cover is Cool?
On August 1, 2008 Byard posted “What’s your new late night hangout in Charlottesville?” It was an unpleasant reminder that our beloved OXO was gone and that nothing had quite taken its place. After being OXOless for more than two months I believe we have finally moved on. The crowds have spread out, but no one seems to be aimlessly wandering the streets. My assessment?
Ventana has become a favorite for a few late nighters. X-Lounge has added some ex-OXO patrons (and why wouldn’t it - it has our very own B yo and shenanigans and now uva non-douche). Last, Cassis with its new $5.00 cover has seemed to squeeze itself into the late night weekend scene.
This brings me to the very purpose of my post. Did we not see a spike in OXO attendance after they enacted their $5.00 cover. Are you more inclined to hang out at a place that charges you just to enter?
It was rare to see a crowd in Cassis three months ago - now the place is packed. You can catch people dancing on tables, groups hanging around outside and there has even been the occasional line to get in. Dancing, music, what? Before OXO’s death and their $5.00 cover Cassis was just a dinner spot that you rarely even remembered. Talk of a sale or even a permanent closing of its doors was the word on the street until now. Business seems to be booming.
No one from Cvillain has posted on their experience at the new late night hangout. Hopefully that will change soon (hint, hint). The scene seems very OXOish. Is it true does a cover create a hotspot?
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