Crooners and Cocktails to Call Back to the 50s and 60s in May

Any Baby Boomers yearning for a stiff drink and a swingin' song should keep an eye on the progress of Crooners and Cocktails. One of the primary players in the venture, Chris Harris, said the new place will be a "modern retro throwback to the supper clubs of the 50's and 60's" with "high end classic American cuisine, fine dining, and classic cocktails."

The logo for the new concept. [Photo: Facebook]

The restaurant is under development at 90 Exchange Street in Portland, former home of Thai 9 and once meant to be occupied by defunct Shangri-La. Harris expects to open in mid-May; the Facebook page is peppered with photos of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, and the info section suggests the restaurant will serve dinner five nights a week and stay open until 1 a.m.

Does "fine dining" preclude the possibility of a cocktail featuring 60s darling and astronaut-approved Tang?