Carlyle, 1632 NW Thurman, 595-1782, Mon-Fri 3-6 pm, 9:30
pm-close, drink specials and bar menu
Carlyle’s fancy-pants bar menu features goodies like lamb sliders
($6), pomegranate glazed pork ribs ($6), and rabbit pâté
($5).
Caro Amico Italian Café, 3606 SW Barbur, 223-6895,
4:30-6:30 pm daily, $5 margaritas, martinis, Long Islands, plus cheap
food
This longtime local fave features great views of the city and a
comfortingly old-fashioned atmosphere.
Cassidy’s, 1331 SW Washington, 223-0054, 10 pm-2 am, $5.75
food menu
Cassidy’s is a great place to pre- and post-func for shows at the
Crystal; nothing like a little braised pork tongue after a sweaty rock
show.
CC Slaughters, 219 NW Davis, 248-9135, Mon-Sat 3-7 pm, Sun
3-midnight, $2 wells
CC Slaughters can always be counted on for hot dancefloor action and
drinks on the cheap during happy hour.