"Want to cry alone, in the dark, while shoveling down some really good dry-fried eggplant and sipping on an orange wine? At Octopus Bar, no one will bother you, and you can order seconds (or thirds) without any judgment. A lot of service industry folks pass through here after their shifts or on days off, and night owls who live in the area pop in often. It’s one of those places that can only brighten your day no matter how dark it is in there (and it’s always dark in there)." - Allison Ramirez