The Blind Tiger was a speakeasy during prohibition, perhaps so named because patrons would hand over money to peek at a fictitious blind animal, but also receive illegal booze as part of the bargain. The terms blind tiger and blind pig eventually...
buffet flat n. a speakeasy or other unregulated or illegal entertainment establishment which sells alcohol, usually located in an apartment or home. Editorial Note: Now historical. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)