Orbit Room is a pleasant café/bar with lots of windows and a colorful art deco-ish décor. It offers cheap eats, and is home to the remarkable "mixologist," Alberta, and other such knowledgeable bartenders. I’m told that Alberta is somewhat of a local bar scene legend. The bar is arrayed with bins and bins of garnishes, and the cocktail menu boasts classics such as the Caipirinha, the Mint Julep, and the Side Car, as well as many specialty house cocktails. I indulged in a couple Mojitos, which Alberta made using fresh squeezed lime juice and generous amounts of rum.
The crowd at the Orbit Room is usually varied and well mixed, but tends to lean toward hip, artistic types. Should it be a nice, sunny day or mild evening, there’s a patio to enjoy as well, and, with the new non-smoking rules, patios are a nice addition for nicotine addicts.