This week’s Bokenology takes us to Four L’s, 208 Washington St. This Hoboken staple on Washington Street is a casual bar and restaurant that has a little something for everyone. It caters to the sports and trivia fans, people looking for a good meal, or looking to unwind after work. Their specialty is Italian food and guests can enjoy pasta dishes as well as one of their fantastic pizzas – so good, you won’t want to share! The bar also has great happy hour specials all week that both men and women will like including: a sangria special on Wednesdays ($5 for a glass, $20 for a pitcher) and beat the clock Miller Lite special on Thursdays (a mug of beer starts at .50 cents), and $3 Vodka drinks on Fridays. David, one of the bartenders, will happily serve you the specials or anything else you might want.

DS: How long have you worked at Four L’s?

David: Four months. But I previously worked at the Clam Broth House.

DS: How long have you been bartending?

David: Four years.

DS: What is the best part of your job?

David: I just love meeting people every day. It’s fun meeting different people and getting to interact.

DS: What is the most life affirming thing you’ve ever witnessed?

David: Seeing people interact on a first date and seeing it go well by the end of the night.

DS: What is the strangest thing you’ve ever witnessed?

David: One of our regulars played Michael Jackson songs on the jukebox and danced for three hours straight.

DS: What day of the week was this?

David: It was a Sunday night.

DS: Was he any good?

David: Yeah he was – I’ll give him that. He got other people to join him.

DS: What is the single biggest tip you ever received?

David: I once got $20 from a guy who came in and was just drinking water. He had just gotten home from work and wanted to relax a bit. It was really cool of him.

DS: Best night here so far?

David: Thursday nights. It is our beat the clock night. Beer starts at .50 cents and goes up from there.

DS: What have you learned working behind the bar?

David: It has taught me to give respect to people. When people come in I treat them all the same.

DS: What is the best drink you make?

David: I make a pretty good Sangria.

DS: What do you drink on a night off?

David: I drink Jack on the rocks.

DS: How do you prepare for work?

David: I really don’t eat before work. Then I get here early to have dinner.

DS: What is the strangest drink you’ve been asked to make?

David: A Bloody Mary with tequila in it. I really don’t like Bloody Marys period, but with tequila it’s even worse!

DS: What advice would you give a 21 year-old going out in Hoboken?

David: Don’t drive here! Don’t drink and drive, you will get caught! Take public transportation everywhere.

Photos courtesy of Krista Kelly.