We started hanging out at the Gypsy Parlor quite a bit for a while before schedules changed and things got in the way. It’s a neat little place that opened on Grant and became a draw to a neighborhood that didn’t have much.

I’ve had a few Bloody Marys at the Gypsy and with the right bartender, it can have the appropriate spice level. This visit, the bartender was Britney, and it wasn’t overwhelmingly spicy, but it wasn’t just blah boring tomato juice either. Her special ingredient was olive juice, but in general it’s just slightly enhanced tomato juice with lemon, lime and olive garnish, and for $9 it’s not worth it. They have an interesting drink menu with other better options to try if you visit.