the buck [?] on olive way, just above howell.

Continuing today’s parade of shoddy iPhone camera-powered blogging, a peek into what I think is a Bleu Bistro / Chez Gaudy spin-off that’s about to open on Olive Way. For months, the big windows were covered with bamboo shades as construction proceeded to merge the former art gallery and half of That’s Atomic. In the last couple of days, though, the windows are open and furniture is arriving. It looks like this place, with its log cabinish walls and faux Western signage will contribute to the pseudo-rustic aesthetic that allows Capitol Hill to temporarily forget we’re drinking in a city.

For what it’s worth, the signboard I spotted just inside read “Gaudy: the Original Speakeasy”. Based on the location, it seems entirely possible that there could be a secret passage between the two. Anyone have an inside scoop?