{"id":22706,"date":"2019-08-26T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archives.csusm.edu\/westcoastersd\/?p=22706"},"modified":"2019-08-27T12:01:02","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T19:01:02","slug":"inside-kearny-mesas-new-speakeasy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archives.csusm.edu\/westcoastersd\/2019\/08\/26\/inside-kearny-mesas-new-speakeasy\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Kearny Mesa’s new speakeasy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kilowatt Brewing<\/a> <\/strong>recently opened its third location, a satellite tasting room in Oceanside, but there\u2019ll be no rest for owners Steve Kozyk <\/strong>and Rachel Fischer<\/strong>. Later this week, they\u2019ll debut Kilowatt\u2019s fourth<\/em> venue, a speakeasy called Forbidden Cove<\/a><\/strong> that\u2019s built into the business suite abutting the company\u2019s Kearny Mesa headquarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1,200-square-foot former karaoke spot recently became available when the previous owners ran into snags obtaining a liquor license. Kozyk and Fischer snatched it up with the idea of celebrating their shared love for tiki bars. In doing so, they took inspiration from traditional and modern interpretations on that genre, including numerous inspirations gleaned at this year\u2019s Tiki Oasis <\/strong>extravaganza at Mission Valley\u2019s Crowne Plaza Hotel<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe tiki revival\u2019s been awesome. It\u2019s just mind-boggling how the envelope keeps getting pushed,\u201d says Kozyk. \u201cWe\u2019ve always been interested in it, so it feels natural. It\u2019s been fun trying to cultivate a space like this while blending in elements of what Kilowatt is known for.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Such hallmarks include creative lighting design, black-light art and sleight-of-hand artistry. The latter shows upon entry to the speakeasy. In addition to accessing Forbidden Cove through a wall designed to blend into an array of barrel racks, guests will be treated to a spectacle involving infinity mirrors, colorful glass Japanese fishing floats, an eight-foot tiki god (one of two in the building) and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s like a tropical island cove far away from\nthe city,\u201d explains Kozyk. \u201cThis place is all about complete escapism that\u2019s different,\nmysterious, comforting and spurs the imagination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forbidden Cove is outfitted in a variety of tiki elements, a number of which were sourced from estate sales as well as local enthusiasts. Kozyk says that some fans of the genre were so excited to have their pieces as part of such an inspired project that they donated them. This is particularly impressive given the fact Forbidden Cove is a pop-up of sorts, which will be open roughly 18 months, then disappear forever. The building housing it, Kilowatt\u2019s brewery and other businesses is slated for demolition, something Kozyk and Fischer have come to terms with. In the end, their love of tiki and desire to create something fun and different made it worth the work they put into realizing their speakeasy vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beverage options include concoctions and “non-distilled brewed spirits” made with Kilowatt\u2019s Ziely <\/strong>sister line of adult beverages, which includes hard seltzers and other alcoholic beverages. There will also be island-inspired beers such as a pineapple-coconut blonde ale and Chardonnay barrel-aged Belgian-style golden strong ale with apricots, both of which will be on tap when the venue debuts to the public. Guests may also press a button to open a secret window leading to Kilowatt\u2019s tasting room, where they can order anything on tap there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forbidden Cove will soft-open this Friday, beginning at 5 p.m.<\/strong> Initially, the venue will be open 5 p.m. to midnight, Fridays and Saturdays<\/strong>, though hours may expand based on public reception. The Forbidden Cove\u2019s can hold 35 patrons at a time. To reserve a spot at the speakeasy, people are required to sign up online<\/a><\/strong>. Forbidden Cove is located inside Kilowatt Brewing at 7576 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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