ridge, rooftop, then red meat
Sweat, cocktails, and a booth at Bernie's.
tonight
why this one
The hike gives the night a physical anchor — you've done something before the drinking starts, which changes how the cocktails land. Hello Darlin' above BNA is loud and bright in the best way, a sharp gear-shift from the trail that gets you both talking fast. Then Bernie's slows everything back down: low light, good food, the kind of place where you stay longer than planned.
the route
the night · pacific time
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#16:30 pmknox mountain (apex trail)
downtown · hike
Use the lower lot and walk the Apex Trail at a pace that lets you actually talk — this isn't a race. The view from the top looks straight down Bernard Ave and out over the lake; on a clear evening the light goes pink over the West Side. Head back down when you're ready; Hello Darlin' is only ten minutes away.
