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    Chilly Mack’s Pub

    1.0 (1 review)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Ripple Tavern

    Ripple Tavern

    3.5(27 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $

    **Ripple Tavern: A Glorious Watering Hole That Betrays Its Own Name**…read more Let's get one thing straight--the **Ripple Tavern** is an absolute treasure. The booze selection? **Exquisite.** Whether you're craving a craft cocktail with the precision of a master mixologist or a whiskey so smooth it makes time stand still, **they've got it all**. The bartenders? **The best in the business.** They're friendly, fast, and somehow remember your drink order better than you do. This place is a **haven of hospitality**, a **sanctuary of spirits**, and a **cathedral of good times**. But here's the thing--**where is the Ripple?** I walked into the Ripple Tavern expecting one thing above all else: **Ripple Fortified Wine**, the legendary cheap nectar famously chugged by **Redd Foxx** as Fred G. Sanford on *Sanford and Son*. And what did I find? A **complete and utter absence of Ripple**. None. Not a single dusty bottle hidden behind the bar, not a forgotten case tucked away in the back. **A travesty. A betrayal. A crime against nostalgia itself.** Imagine the audacity of naming a bar **Ripple Tavern** and **refusing** to serve the drink that made junkyard philosophers out of America's finest. How dare they rob patrons of the chance to channel their inner Fred Sanford, hoisting a bottle, delivering an impassioned rant, and clutching their chest in mock heart attack fashion while hollering, "Elizabeth, I'm comin' to join ya, honey!" If ever there were a place where such theatrics should be encouraged, **it is here**. And yet, **Ripple Tavern** refuses to complete its destiny. The oversight is so egregious that I fear a disturbance in the cosmic order--*Sanford and Son* reruns may now play slightly out of sync, junkyards across America may feel inexplicably lonely, and somewhere, deep in the heart of television history, Redd Foxx himself may be shaking his head in disapproval. Still, five stars. **Because even without Ripple, this place is a glorious den of liquid joy.** But know this--if ever they decide to **right this wrong**, if ever a bottle of **Ripple Fortified Wine** finally takes its rightful place behind that bar, then--and only then--will **Ripple Tavern** achieve **true greatness**. Until that day arrives, I shall sip my whiskey with dignity--while quietly mourning what could have been.

    This place is not worth anything speakable, food service and ambiance all suck. Did not take…read morepictures of my burger but it was thin and over cooked. The person cooking clearly does not know how to stack a burger my tomatoes were on the bottom right next to the bun so obviously was so soggy.

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    Ripple Tavern - Four piece (one half) chicken marinated and breaded in a secret seasoning, fried to crispy perfection; with JoJos & garlic bread

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    Buddy's Place

    Buddy's Place

    4.1(98 reviews)
    66.3 mi
    $$

    Probably like most, we followed the reviews, and we are glad we did. WARNING: this place rates high…read moreon heartburn, but the flavor is worth one night of agony. Philly Cheese. Hard stop. It's not even one of the items that they circle as their top sellers. This was so good. Thinly shaved beef on a really tasty bun and loaded with cheese. I'm not a fan of bell peppers, but these didn't overpower. Such good flavor! My wife had the burger, and it was outrageously good (I think it was the Bro). Get ready to back up your truck to the door when you finish b/c they load you up with so many fresh, hand-cut fries. Again, such good flavor, but this is where the heartburn really kicks in. They bring out a caddy of 6 different sauces to keep the Freedom fries company. The gal who served us wouldn't win any awards for hospitality, but she treated us well and we got out of there alive. We thought it was a win.

    Not many places are open past 6pm around here so we ended up at Buddy's bar. Bartender was friendly…read moreand inviting. They didn't have the first 2 drinks we ordered (which seems kind of silly, it's a bar after all), but all good- lots of other options. The club sandwich was very good! Double the size I was expecting! Fresh veggies and meat piled high- The only thing I would suggest is ditch the Kraft cheese and use real cheese! It was a great little spot, will be back

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