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NewsvineBlue Chalk Cafe provides a great alternative for locals looking for a big-club atmosphere minus the 30 minute trek to the City or San Jose. On an average weekend, an estimated 500 people show up to this extremely popular destination.
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Catering to the 21 to 35 year-old crowd, Blue Chalk attributes its success to its friendly bartenders, two fully stocked bars, pool tables, shuffleboards, great food and PLENTY of dance space. Even the 150 patrons they expect on slow weeknights will have no trouble finding room on the two-level dance floor. If the second floor bar is too crowded, try making your way to the first floor and its corner bar, where you can grab a cozy seat next to one of two fireplaces. Too hot? Find a spot on the spacious patio out front.
The weekend at Blue Chalk starts on Thursday night with College Night and a live DJ with ‘80s beats. As if Stanford students weren’t already regular goers, Blue Chalk offers no cover with a college ID and has $3 wells and $2 Miller Draft.
For those who feel up to the feat, try Blue Chalk’s Absolut Mind Eraser Challenge. Finish the 64 oz. concoction within 40 seconds and you’ll be immortalized on a board and get the drink on the House. Cover is only $5 on weekends and the DJ switches over to Hip-Hop and R&B.
Blue Chalk stays open until 1:30 a.m. on Sundays for Industry Night, though any small or large group can reserve space any day of the week. Parking is available across the street under Palo Alto City Hall, providing easy access — definitely a plus.
Blue Chalk’s restaurant specializes in Southern-inspired cuisine (Left at Albuquerque menu) until 10 p.m. The main attraction at Blue Chalk, however, is its nightlife. n