Spring Cleaning Elite Event @ Spin Cycle Cafe

The concept at the Spin Cycle Café is tremendous. How can you possibly beat doing laundry inside a bar? Whoever thought of this idea is a genius. After all, there are fewer things more boring than doing laundry outside of your house.
The fact that you can grab a beer/​cocktail or bite to eat while you are doing a necessary chore is a luxury not seen very often.
So when Emily C. said we would be having an Elite Event at a place I had heard good and funky things about I was curious to see how it all shook out.
The event itself was very good. The bar area was lively and the Ten Penny Ales and Spin Cycle martinis were just fine. And of course, seeing fellow Unilocalers old and new is always a treat.
Where the night went awry was the food. I had to knock off a star because I fail to understand how the owners could present such a poor food selection at an event that is supposed to give them positive publicity.
The tiny quiches, pigs in a blanket, nachos and veggie plate left a lot to be desired. And that’s a shame because upon looking over the regular menu I was anxious to try some of their appetizer selections, which I thought would be on display. In fact, their menu is quite extensive so it was disappointing not to be able to try anything from it.
The event overall was fun so thanks to Emily and Paige for putting it on. I will give Spin Cycle a chance to put its best foot forward by going there again and ordering off their menu myself to see if the food measures up.
Once again a word to the owners: you have a unique concept but next time you invite a group of bloggers to evaluate your business you really should do your best to wow them.

We really enjoyed this Unilocal event.
The layout for the place made it a nice place to have a small get together.
Spin cycle is an amazing concept and would be my spot of choice If needed to do my laundry!
This event was a little smaller then most and for that, it gave us more opportunities to meet some new people.
Quiche, pigs in blanket, nachos, spinach wraps, quesadillas were on the food docket. Ten penny was on tap and a signature Martinis were served.
Then a jazz band set up and was really worth going to see, apparently every Friday night.
Thanks Amy! Had a great time

Dan and Stephen have mentioned the vittles and libation, so please forgive if I skip that…
What I won’t skip is a regurgitation of what I told Emily last nite; she (and Paige) found a wonderfully fun place, and USEFUL. Do you know how I wash my blankets now? UGH out to drop off the wash back to transfer to dryer back to pick it up. PiTA, being a single father and having to pack up daughter for each trip.
So, now I can go to a place to… do my laundry, feed my little girl, catch a bite and have a sodie pop?
Where’s the catch? Am I missing something?
OR… perhaps IT IS… THAT SIMPLE?
Regular Lisa shared some bon mots about her tasty experiences there for lunch. That’s enough for me.
The thing is, Unilocal Eliters have been to places good for the soul, to places good for the stomach, to places good for morale and now… a place good for familial infrastructure? At each event, I keep thinking, «How will Emily top this?» And, the next place is always something wonderful.
Well done…
AGAIN.

Alcohol and laundry? I had to see it for myself.
This was my first Unilocal event, and I got to meet Emily for the first time (yippie!), but because I’m a little slow to warm up, I stuck by my friend’s side most of the night and chattered away about work while sipping the Spin Cycle Martinis.
It was quite a relaxed atmosphere, and I got to check out all of the Unilocal event regulars. When the survey that required we get to know each other came out, everyone became gregarious and approached my friend and I haha. Who knew competition could lead to acquaintances.
I liked the bites. I think I liked the mini quichess the most.
Your Unilocal swag is really cute. Bandana, socks, and even chapstick? :D
It was a nice trade-​off for the clothes donations. I hope someone feels a little warmer next winter.
I can’t wait for my next Unilocal Event! I’ll try to mingle more.

Ten stars for finding such a unique site as the Spin Cycle Café for tonight’s get together. As someone who has popped more than his share of quarters into a laundromat change slot over the years, it is very cool to see that the latest generation of laundromats has merged with a neighborhood pub to create an offspring where you can dry your clothes while you wet your whistle.
Paige greeted us at the check-​in table where we received our Unilocal name tags and saw a table full of Unilocal swag…-pens, rain coats, and honest to god– Unilocal socks! We sipped compimentary Spin Cycle martinis and Old Burnside Ten Penny Ales. The Café was not a large place, but the number of guests inside was well suited to the confines. There was plenty of room to mix and mingle. The Unilocal Scavenger Hunt encouraged mingling, as we recieved points for meeting new friends, taking a photo with them, or high-​fiving them. There was some light munchies (mini quiches, pastry wrapped hot dogs, veggies and dip, and nachos and salsa) to go along with the complimentary beverages.
We had a great time meeting new and old friends alike and starting the weekend in style.
Mega props to all of the generous Unilocalers who donated a pile of clothing that will be donated to charity. Well done!
Thank you Emily and Paige for organizing the evening. We had a great time.