New alfresco bar in Uptown is a breath of fresh air with a sprawling patio for people-watching.
Small steak and seafood chain that channels a retro supper club (dark wood, schmancy drapes, snazzy cocktails) in the heart of Uptown. The Prime Hour (4-6 p.m.) menu dishes cheap bites like $5 truffled deviled eggs.
New alfresco bar in Uptown is a breath of fresh air with a sprawling patio for people-watching.
Indie wine shop and bar with select small bites like cured meats and stinky cheese. Low-end to luxury bottles line the space. Check out the super-cool tasting menu that lets you pick your poison by computer.
Mini cupcake chain with funky flavors like Strawberry Lemonade, Kir Royale, and Orange Julius. Custom creations for holidays and parties (including racy themes) are also available.
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Cozy bar with an old Irish pub feel. Expect an extensive appetizer menu and weekday happy hour drink specials, 4-7 p.m. When the weather’s nice, retreat to the rooftop patio for charming Uptown views.
Popular Tex-Mex joint known for its sports-watching crowd and bustling front patio.
Cheaper version of big sis Nick & Sam’s. The grilled cheese is good (so is the people-watching). A wide range of wines will make thriftsters to vino snobs happy.
The cheese lover’s delight stocks 140 sliced-to-order varieties, including European imports. Gourmet crackers, jelly, and salami are also up for grabs, along with wines specially selected for the perfect snack attack. Sign up for a cheese tasting.
Swanky hotel resto with a tendency to draw an edgy (read: rowdy) crowd. The crispy calamari salad is delish, and the revolving brunch menu never disappoints. There’s also a goth-meets-Victorian back room for large, private parties.
Cute cottage turned cool coffeehouse with vintage furniture, free Wi-Fi, and fair trade java. Locally made treats are also on the menu. Be prepared to hunt down a seat; the place gets packed with college kids.