Essen Haus Visited 10/16/06

My posse and I traveled to Essen Haus on Thursday night for a pre-drinking experience before we ventured out to other bars in Madison. All though this was our first destination, it quickly became our prime time spot. Essen hause, a cab ride away, was quite a distance from my Langdon street area apartment and required a cab to access the place. Essen Haus is a German themed bar that is authentic in its depiction of the culture of the German people. We walked in to a large dining area where German music could be heard and a bar with a large wait staff and tons of tables throughout the room crowded with patrons. Essen Haus had an up beat atomesphere that really helped us to loosen up and get in the mood. We walked into another room where there was a large bar in the center. UH OH Celebrity Spottingg!!!!! Landon from the real world was in the room "chillen" with his friends. I was suprised that the paporazi had not already been on the scene but they may have been (i hear they are very discreet). Myself and two friends sat at a table and each ordered what is called a fish bowl of different drinks. I ordered a drink and my friend ordered a Jack and Coke and the other ordered a Vodka Tonic. The drinks were relatively strong. Unfortunately the company that was joining me was pretty weak but the drinks helped loosen everyone up. We then ordered a "Boot" shaped glass of beer, a special at Essen Haus. My one complaint is that the boot was leaking and I thought they said they were comping it but they meant that we didnt have to pay for the broken boot, are anger was reflected in the tip. As well as our fine experience as patrons, we were informed about openings they had as doormen checking ID's. We took applications because you never do know when those things can come in handy. We left the bar where there was almost a cab stand formed outside. We hoped right in a cab and drove back to the campus area. All in all it was a great night. Jacks Ratings 4/5