My attempts to document the expansion of The Bottleneck (a CDNews sponsor) last week were repeatedly foiled by slow-drying polyurethane. But I met a friend there for drinks last night and got to see the new space in action, complete with a comfy couch, an extra restroom, and swiveling barbershop chairs left from the space’s previous life as a hair salon.

No more worries about whether there will be enough room for you and your entourage to enjoy a few drinks at our north-neighborhood bar.

Update: Just got an email about a big Bottleneck expansion bash planned for next Thursday

And in other bar news: The whale vs. squid mural outside the Twilight Exit will be dedicated Saturday at 6pm. Join us there for the event.