Sarah "superblue" B.'s Profile

I didn't been realize that this place was a night time hangout. Damn, I'm uncool. Anyway, on a Saturday afternoon, it's all families. I love the big fireplace and I love eating lunch with a bunch of parents that prefer a pint with their meal. I can respect that.

I'm a sucker for chicken curry and fries, so I approved of my meal, but everything else about the place was sort of blah. Reading other reviews and recognizing that its more of a drinking the night away place, it all sort of makes sense, but I feel like there are so many places close by with better drinks and tasty food, I don't really get why you choose this one.

Maybe it's the crowd, which can make all the difference. For now, I'll give this place a solid 'ok' and wait for the magic to happen.

I loved every minute of my evening at Talula's. We were there celebrating a romantic evening, and Talula's nailed it. We showed up early for a cocktail at the bar, transitioned to the cozy dining room and spent the evening half gazing into each other's eyes, half going on about how good the food was.

I feel like the dishes are unique enough to be considered a treat, and not something you'd want every week. Therefore I don't mind paying a little more for them. Not really because it all local and sustainable (I think that's something they are known for), but because it seems as though everything was made with love.

Speaking of the whole local/kind business, did you know most wine isn't vegan? No, me neither. I do now though because Talula's menu indicates whether wine is vegan and/or eco friendly. If you are into that sort of thing.

I'm excited to come back in the summer for cocktails and small plates on the patio, it really looks adorable.

I would recommend this place for romantic meals, dinner with the parents or summer cocktails with the ladies.

I would totally want Tapestry to be my regular hangout if I lived even a few blocks closer. It casual but delicious, busy but not crowded and they have some amazing beers on hand.

If there are different levels of hipster, I'd describe Tapestry's crowd as, 'probably a graphic designer' kind of an odd thing to say, but I feel it give you an accurate sense of the crowd.

I had the shepherd's pie and I'd say it was the best I've ever had. That's a bold claim to make, so I encourage you to try it as well. The pizzas, fried chicken and burgers looked and smelled as though they'd be on par with the shepherds pie as well.

In a city with so many places to drink/ eat, I can't wait to go back to Tapestry. So...that my review: it passes the test and goes into regular rotation. Go here for a casual pub night with friends, or a tasty weeknight dinner.

Verano Adentro: jalapeño, cucumber, lime juice, tequila

This drink is soooooooo amazing! I would give Dos Segundos 5 stars just for that. To be fair, their tacos are served just the way I like 'em and the nachos are a delicious piled high mess.

Is it the best Mexican food I've ever tasted? No, but it is pretty good and the atmosphere is great. I mean, how many authentic taquerias do you feel like hanging out at all night? You can here.

I feel weird giving this place 5 stars, because I can't see myself telling people they absolutely have to go here, but innerly like it. I guess this 5 stars is for me. Hooray for tacos!

I support any place that pairs truffle oil and french fries.

That's really all you need to know to make a decision about going to Varga Bar, but also keep in mind they have great outdoor seating, a short list of specialty cocktails and enough  on the menu to cover any food-mood you're in.

It is good for hangin' out.

I love Zavinos and I can't even eat pizza. Every time I go, I stare longingly at the pizzas my friends order, they all look and smell so good!

However, they also do meats and cheeses, and a small list of small plates. All delicious. Throw in a great wine list and some daily specials in a small, cozy location and Zavinos becomes this magical little place that feels like Europe, right on the corner of 13th Street.

This place is perfect for hanging out with a small group of friends, going on a date and/or hanging out with your parents when they are in town. Seriously, I enjoy it for all occasions. Nice work,  kids.

The one time I ate I. At Fuel, there was a table of about 20 dudes, each walking around with a huge bottle of vodka. I'm not sure if putting vodka in smoothies keeps them "healthy" but I did find the whole experience entertaining.

Fuel for takeout or delivery is kind of that fallback plan for when you're too lazy to do anything else. Gluten free paninis are good, but considering most gluten free bread tastes like cardboard, the bar is set pretty low. All of the sandwiches seem a little dry, I'm not sure why this is. Whatever the reason, it means I'm always left feeling like my meal was less exciting than I'd hoped it would be. Everything sounds so delicious...and the first bite usually is, but by the end, I'm reaching for water and considering dipping my sandwich in a side of ranch.

I feel like it's one of those meh places that I'll keep going back to just because it is easy. Ha, insert inappropriate easy joke here....

Who goes to a place like this and orders fish? Why yes, that would be me. I don't regret it for a second. There aren't many places that serve up a tasty slab of swordfish like I had at Butcher and Singer, so I'll probably order it again.

I also recommend the Butcher salad. I can never resist a chopped salad (look, everything is in tiny pieces so you barely even need to chew!) and this one has salami in it. Hooray!

The decor is as you would expect and the service was attentive.

Finally, any place that makes green beans that almond-y good deserves 5 stars.

Cuba Libre might be one of those perfect-for-all-occasions places. You wanna go out dancing with the girls or with your special man friend? Yeah, go here. You wanna take your parents out for a nice meal? Yeah, go here. You wanna impress your clients? Yeah, go here. You wanna get sh*tfaced with friends? Yeah, go here.

It's hard to find fault with Cuba Libre. The food is amazing, whether you're in the mood for an entree, or sharing a bunch of small plates with the table. The drinks are delicious and/or potent and reasonably priced. The staff if friendly, knowledgeable and *fast* I'm always impressed at how quickly the food comes out.

It's funny, reading some of the reviews beforehand, I didn't know what to expect. It seems like one of those places you either love or hate. No middle of the road feelings on this one.

How close does a place have to be to be considered your "local"? Does it actually have to be on the block where you live, or can it be within a 3 block radius? If so, I propose making Moriarty's my local.

It definitely smacks of faux-irish-pub, but what pub outside of GB doesn't? The people are friendly, the beer is cheap and there's enough good food to keep it interesting. How can you go wrong with a combination of pub food plus Mexican, I ask? That's a rhetorical question, because obviously the answer to that is that you can't go wrong. Ever.

Beer, nachos, best wings in the city, shepherd's pie...you know what to do.