First Look: Vessel

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The waterjet-carved bar front and exceptionally comfortable stools.

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The 24-foot-long bar is topped with madrona wood, and custom designed so all the essentials are within the bartender's reach.

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A scene from Silence of the Lambs? Nope, it's the icemaking apparatus in the lab room in the back of the space.

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You know, your typical bar equipment.

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The entryway chandelier is a tribute to the hexagonal ceiling in Vessel's original location.

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Standup tables allow more people to hang out in the bar area. Everything is symmetrical from the bar to the windows.

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Ugly necessities like the POS system are concealed, so all you see is pure drinkmaking goodness.

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The main dining area.

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The bar area's giant red resin wall, and the upstairs 'red room' for small groups and private events. Co-owner Clark Niemeyer says the color inspires passion, and makes you feel warm. "It's really hard not to have a good time in a red room".

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The view from upstairs; the kitchen counter boasts an impressive meat slicer.

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Logo action.

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One of co-owner Jim Romdall's many industry design flourishes: the grate is flush with the bar so drinks are made right in front of customers. No ugly rubber drip catchers or rags here.

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