a study in contrasts 
We walked in on a weekend night (fall 2007) and got treated to the old metal detector security wand thing by the doorman. How's that for N / NE authenticity? The main bar room has some pool tables, seating and a slew of video crack. The clientele were a real mixed bag-- mostly older working class folks playing lotto and pool. Through the door into the side bar was the old Karaoke scene from the Paragon club, complete with punk / goth / glbt flavor. Compared to the main room, it was practically another universe.