Bartender's choice: "We were one of the first places to find a Lemon Drop, says the manager. "We serve 'em in a big martini glass—that's another thing we started downtown."Irish, smirish. Sure, everybody knows this is the place to flock to when you want to get your Éire on, and it doesn't hurt that they have a countdown clock until the next St. Paddy's Day. But did you know this comfy/cushy/cozy bar bears a wall of nearly 500 spirits that go way beyond your basic Irish whiskey, and a menu that's more than just Mulligatawny stew ($3.50-$4.50) and meatloaf ($9)? Tempura corn dogs ($8), oyster po' boys ($11) and Moroccan roasted chicken ($12) are just a few of the non-Irish delights you'll find here, along with Pink Martini's frontman, Thomas Lauderdale, who zooms into this joint for an occasional late-night bite. HAPPY HOUR, FOOD/DRINK SPECIALS, TV, VIDEO POKER, OUTDOOR SEATING, WI-FI. (BB)
WWeek 2015