This is the kind of cocktail bar you go to when you want to have a deep intimate conversation with…read moresomeone. It is gorgeous, but dark, and the seating is spaced out enough to give you a bit of privacy. This is a great place to visit when you want to impress a date and ask them all of the awkward background questions about why their last relationship ended. And when you want to drink a fancy cocktail and don't mind paying $15-$20 for the privilege. The bartenders know what they are doing and are super professional, but probably are not trying to listen to your life story. You're also probably not going to meet new people here. It's not that kind of vibe. Basically, this is an upscale cocktail lounge, not Cheers (or Fraziers). And it is a very good one. I love stopping in for a cocktail on the way to dinner on the Avenue, or on the walk home. It is always a treat.

Wonderful date spot - it's so charming inside. For groups of 3+, I'd recommend a reservation if you…read moredon't want to sit at the bar. Drinks do take a long time to get out.

It is a beautiful restaurant. It is also small. There is outdoor seating…read more I was told to go after 9PM, so then you can enjoy their cocktail program. The cocktails were good. You could probably not go wrong with any of the cocktails that they served, and I think that alone is worth trying this place. On Saturdays, it appears that they are open until 1AM for drinks. This is not really communicated outside of a circle on a menu, and I do not know this as a fact. Service is a little suspect. The hostess was able to seat two of us within 10 minutes, but then, no one checked on us for 15 minutes. There was a server working the tables around us, but they did not check in with us whatsoever. The hostess ended up doubling as the server, even though there was a server for the other tables. The hostess did not know the menu inside and out, and things had to be pointed out on the menu. Also, there was some misinformation. Some people were ordering food, while we were not allowed to order food. Why were some people able to get entrees, fries, and dessert after we were seated and had been waiting for 15 minutes? Someone got more fries after we were told we could not order food. We were also told that the reason why we were kept waiting was because there was something that happened outside of our view. Meanwhile, the server for the tables on either side of us kept coming out with water and taking more orders for those tables. That server even gave one patron a new drink since the one she ordered was not to her liking. This all happened while we waited, and we almost got up and left after 15 minutes. Two cocktails took one hour.

LOVE COOKHOUSE…read more Stopped by on a whim and snagged the last seat at the bar. The space is so moody and beautifully decorated. Perfect place for a date night but plan ahead, it's very small so a reservation is recommended. I got the mango sticky rice cocktail and WOW. So yum. Whoever thought of this is a genius. I also wanted to try their collab cocktail with Equitea and my goodness, so strong haha. It was good but far too strong (alcohol taste) for me as someone who's not much of a drinker. For food I kept it simple and got the wedge salad and wings. Both were absolutely delicious and I'm thinking about that salad with drool coming out of my mouth as I type this. 100% make your way over and sit at the bar, Gabe is an amazing bar tender!

Coming to Annabel Lee Tavern is to experience an Edgar Allen Poe themed restaurant. It's not very…read morebig, feels a little crampy, dingy, in a rustic neighborhood you wouldn't think had anything worthwhile. Then you find out about this hole in wall spot. My friend said I had to come here. We did. As soon as we stepped out of the Uber the adventure began. The building is so out dated but the entrance door held its charm. Neon lit Edgar portrait reading from a book his Annabel Lee. Complete with a bouquet of flowers. To the right more words of the writer surrounded with a few tables and chairs for those willing to chill in the cold. Inside was no different. Several crows, skulls everything you'd expect. And a well stocked bar. Many writings on the wall, articles, awards, etc all added to the vibe and theme. And of course dimly lit but you could still read the menu. We were guided to the back for our party of 5, in a corner away from everyone else. That made it easy for us to converse as we perused the menu exclaiming this and that of the dreadful names used and deathly ingredients mixed in. It definitely made it more appetizing. After working all day I was ready for a drink and settled on the To Isadore; gin, lavender syrup, lemon squeeze topped with segura cava. That hit the spot. Unfortunately, I had eaten quite a bit on this trip and forced myself to order the Chef Salad. Nothing more to say there. My wife, though, ordered the seafood lasagna. Never had that and it didn't sound like something I could get into. I was wrong. This is Baltimore. The seafood here is astounding. It was delicious and had to take a couple spoon fulls. My friend ordered the double beef patty burger. I was jealous until he offered me a bite. That was really good too, and juicy. If you're looking for an experience and are not too afraid you may want to visit Annabel's. I do recommend it and do insist coming after the sun has been well down.

This place is pretty chill. Evolved dive, has some ambiance…read more I was pleased with the beer selection and ordered a craft variety. Additionally I went with the meatloaf for my entree. Both beer and entree were really good and I'm looking forward to my next visit where I'll try another entree out (or maybe have the meatloaf again, TBD!).

We stopped here for lunch and I have no complaints. Fast service and really good food…read more We chose to eat outside so we ordered at the bar and they brought everything out quickly. The stand out was the pirogies, we actually got some at the farmers market the next day and they did not live up to Todd Conner's! Everything else was also good. Portion sizes are huge.

Every now and then u need to frequent places like this that keep it simple and not pretend to be…read morewho they are not. If you dine out regularly no one needs to tell you how thats just an expensive endevour. You cant miss Todd's unassuming and a bar/pub i have never been to until recently. While walking looking for a bite after working out, i noticed $5 mimosas, please say less. I hopped the real quick and 5 or 6 mimosas later along with a good egg sandwich they set my Saturday of just right. I just may go the again on Sat :). Also got the Irish Coffee it was decent.

Old Major is a delightful place I've been going to since shortly after they opened in 2018. It is a…read morewell renovated bar/restaurant in my neighborhood and I've quite enjoyed walking there recently. Initially, I was a big wine drinker and found this place had a great selection of reds, whites, and pinks. The past few years however, I've been super into craft beer and was pleasantly surprised by the offerings on tap AND some really good stuff housed in those little under bar fridges! My last 2 visits I ordered food, the spicy baingan which is ABSOLUTELY delicious! I looked up the recipe online and it seems like a lot of work so Old Major has a customer for life just for that dish, lol! Otherwise, I'm really a fan of the bar owner, Candice. Just about every time I've visited, she's there and not only provides excellent customer service, but is a very cool chick and I like talking to her about...well, everything! Old Major ticks all my boxes for convenience, quality, and customer service. Of course I'll visit again!

Excellent, friendly place. Thoughtful events. Reasonable prices. Safe. Well-managed.read more

The staff is so nice here but the food was super mid to me I'm sorry! The wings are a pass in my…read moreopinion there's too many better wings in the city to ever get these again. Had the burger and truffle fries as my main, and the fries were soggy from how much oil was on them. The burger was decent but I wasn't overly impressed so unfortunately I won't be back.

An absolute gem. Cutesy neighborhood bar vibes with great food. Perfect spot for a casual evening…read more There is also a TV at the bar to watch a game. Photos are from a Taco Tuesday visit where they had $6 classic margaritas and $10 tacos. Got the birria tacos, delicious.

Of Love & Regret is a solid neighborhood spot in Canton that works well for a casual date or…read morecatching up with friends, and also for company gatherings which is what I went for. The space has a comfortable, lived-in feel with a large wooden bar and plenty of seating that makes it easy to settle in for a while. The menu has a good mix of items like their handmade pierogies and chicken bulgogi wraps, and the bar always has an interesting variety of craft beers and cocktails on tap. It gets pretty busy, especially during dinner time, but the staff is always quick and efficient, and keeps the mood relaxed and welcoming for everyone.

My friends and I chose Of Love & Regret as our local neighborhood brunch destination on a Sunday…read moremorning. It was dimly lit, lowkey, and quiet- great for our group of 5 (plus one baby). The service was a little prompt but a little confusing as we had two waitresses that did not seem to be communicating since we got asked the same question multiple times by both. The food did come out quickly though! I ordered The Roma sandwich and swapped the fries for the kale caesar salad. The chicken was juicy and paired well with the fresh tomato, field greens, and creamy aioli. The fresh rosemary focaccia was buttery, however, it was still dry and flaky and fell apart rather easily so it was hard to actually eat it as a sandwich. The kale salad was veryyy creamy and heavily dressed with lots of cheese so that's great if that's your jam- I just enjoy a lighter salad. I did steal a french fry from my friend and they were salty, crispy, and quite delicious. The rest of the food was ordered by my friends and are their flavor reports. The hangover burrito was devoured by my two friends, but the words "structural integrity" were mentioned multiple times- unsure if this was due to a weak tortilla, wrapping skills, or a combination of both. My friend's shroom burger was average- the patty was a little dry and underseasoned, but the umami mushrooms and garlicky sauce saved it. The beet burger was savory, paired well with the vinegar and aioli sauces, and is a great vegetarian option. My biggest complaint about this establishment was the price. The food was all decent, but my bill for one drink and one sandwich was $50 total, which I deem as pretty steep.

This bar has a vibe that is unlike any other place in the area. It's a little off the beaten path,…read morea few blocks from the Avenue, so it gets a lot of locals and a lot of regulars. It's a mix of old school dive bar and upscale cocktail bar. Like, you can get a Boh here, but you can also get a $16 craft cocktail that will rival anything you can buy at more classic cocktail lounge or speakeasy. It is small, so you will be forced to get to know your neighbors at the bar. They will undoubtedly be cool, though, because this place attracts a fun crowd. The only downside, really, is that it is so dark inside I can never read the menu, which is written in colored marker on the mirror behind the bar.

It has been a minute since I've been to Melanie's at Griffiths and this is the most iconic dive bar…read morein Hamden. The friendliness here is something to be desired. I did go on a Monday night, but the bartender was extremely off putting, and just gave off really negative energy but the service itself wasn't horrible. She just was kind of mean. That's said the cocktails here are stupidly good. The old-fashioned here used to be $10 but now it's $14 but it's still so excellent and worth it. It rivals cocktails of really good places and unexpected for this divey place. There is no food, but they do have chips that they sell that are clothpinned along the door and the plantain chips were really delicious. The lighting is really really low towards the back end of the bar, but to the front where they have the TV there's always something interesting. This is a must visit for anyone that is local or visiting, and hopefully the staff is friendlier this time.