Unlocking Nostalgia: Could A VHS Speakeasy Thrive In Beacon, NY?

Unlocking Nostalgia: Could A VHS Speakeasy Thrive In Beacon, NY?

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If my old stomping ground of Wallingford, CT, can pull this off, I know Beacon can.

Wallingford just dropped the coolest speakeasy ever, disguised as a VHS rental shop, and I can’t help but wonder why we haven’t swiped this idea yet.

It’s like when Deep Impact  "borrowed" the idea from Armageddon—

Or maybe it was the other way around. I can never remember.

Either way, I had both on VHS, and I’ll defend them to this day.

 

Picture it: a little storefront on Main Street, shelves stacked with Jurassic Park and Clueless, complete with the lingering smell of old plastic and faded Blockbuster stickers. Just when you think it’s a quirky pop-up, BAM—a hidden door swings open, and you’re in a dim-lit speakeasy straight out of your ‘90s daydreams.

 

 

 

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You could sip on cocktails like “Be Kind, Rewine” while debating whether The Sandlot or The Mighty Ducks was the ultimate coming-of-age flick.

 

(Spoiler: It’s The Sandlot . Sorry, Emilio.)

 

Beacon’s already got the NYC transplants, the tourists, and the “I knew Beacon before it was cool” regulars. A spot like this would be an instant hit. We have no shortage of bars, but where’s the place that lets you relive your glory days of renting *Terminator 2* for the 50th time and arguing with your friends over the tracking button?


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This concept isn’t just nostalgia—it’s an experience. And Beacon’s *the* place for something like this to thrive.

So come on, Beacon, take a cue from Wallingford and make this happen. If they can pull it off, I know we can, too. Let’s steal this idea and make it the best VHS-themed speakeasy ever.  

 

 

 

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And hey, if Beacon doesn’t step up, at least take a trip to Wallingford and see the real thing for yourself. The Gilded Cutain

Trust me, it’s worth the rewind.

 

 


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