Detroit   

843 W 19th St
Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
949-642-0600
www.detroitbar.com/

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When the owners of Memphis Soul Cafe bought Detroit Bar, they refurnished it with paper lanterns, Naugahyde couches, candles and incense, brushed-steel trim and a VIP room that would make the Eameses weep with pride. The walls, which used to be littered with band stickers, posters and gum, are now painted in avocado green, burnt orange and deep brown. Although it seems like Detroit always has a different DJ spinning downbeat ambient records or funky trip-hop loops, it really caters to just about every genre of music these days. It's not unusual to see a reggae act, a hard-core punk trio, a jazz combo and a garage band all in one week. Dancing is permitted and encouraged, but you'll be hard pressed to see anyone on the extra-large dance floor before midnight.