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Blast from the Past
BY PADEN HUGHES
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Well, as older millennials, my husband and I remember those good old days.
And while I wasn’t a big arcade gamer, it turns out my equally awesome half was. Particularly a game called 1943. Who knew? But after a decade of marriage, it’s always refreshing to find out new things you didn’t know before. I may have never realized that fun fact if it had not been for a new business opening in San Luis Obispo. My husband, Michael, could not contain his excitement when he heard there was a new family friendly business
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BA Start is located at 647 Higuera Street in downtown SLO.
Hours are 3 p.m. to midnight, Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. After 8 p.m. the crowd is adults only 21 and over.
coming to the downtown, that wasn’t another restaurant or hair salon.
So, when date night rolled around, we decided to spend it at BA Start Competitive Arcade and Taproom. If you haven’t checked it out, it’s a barcade (noun) A bar drinking establishment equipped with classic video arcade games. In addition to the throwback arcade games, this hot spot is ready to entertain the masses with pool tables, air hockey, ping pong, and an entire back party room that serves as a shrine to the owner’s 1980s trailer living room.
For those who wish they could turn back time, for those who look back at the ‘80s and had the time of your life, and for those who get up and dance to Hall & Oates, REO Speedwagon, and Blondie, add this spot to your SLO bucket list.
We loved how committed to the vision Rob and Sarah Peterson have been. I mean even their paninis are named ‘80s action heroes like Jackie Chan and Chuck Norris. The bar food offerings are enough for a meal and range from salads to Frito boats. From the games to the food, from the memorabilia to the playlist, this is where you go to pay homage to the ‘80s.
Stay tuned for an impressive line-up of events including competitive tournaments, as well as Tuesday trivia nights.
