recommendation - casa canting (bar section of casa nueva)  

I had the opportunity to catch a show at the cantina of Casa Nueva, located on the campus of Ohio University in charming Athens, Ohio. I saw 3 bands - Thistle, an emo band whose name currently escapes me, and Earwig, who currently has a hit single on the local radio station in Columbus. The show was fine if not too memorable. The memorable part for me was the venue - Casa Cantina, directly adjacent to Casa Nueva. It's a beautiful bar, obviously well cared for by its owners, a co-op of workers. If you get a chance to visit, I highly recommend it. When you do, be sure to check out the interesting masonry work, the doorway leading to the restuarant (Casa Nueva) in particular. There are also sections of the hardwood floor that are interesting - some portions are patched together like a wooden quilt. Artwork hangs on all the walls - I particularly liked the carving of the woman blending into a tree. Check it out sometime; Casa Cantina is a great place to catch a show or just hang out. www.casanueva.com