The Green Door, tucked in an 1872 building, is your place to mingle with locals over a beer and well-made burger amid old photos and memorabilia. During Prohibition, a door painted green meant there was a speakeasy in the basement. It's still there and now holds a small cocktail bar with jazz singers, burlesque shows, jugglers and other quirky entertainment.
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