Food/Bar
Washington DC- The Looking Glass Lounge
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
3634 Georgia Ave NW
The Looking Glass Lounge, which opened a few months ago, is a fantastic albeit oddly located new bar. The LGL is on Georgia ave. a block south of the Georgia Petworth metro, which for those who know DC can be a bit of a bad area. None the less LGL is a [...]
NYC- Porcaous
Sunday, July 27th, 2008
by Matt
360 Park av. South at 26th street, NY, NY
http://www.porcaous.com/newyork.html
Here at TheLocalSpots we are all about getting the most for your money, finding the best deals, and helping people to conserve their hard earned cash. But every once in a while you need to go out and splurge on a good meal, and go that extra [...]
Brookfield- Down The Hatch
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Down the Hatch is the perfect summer bar. Located on beautiful Candlewood Lake in Brookfield CT, I have been frequenting this bar for years. During the day and early evening they are an upscale restaurant with delicious seafood and picturesque outdoor seating overlooking the lake. At night The Hatch turns into a great lakeside party. [...]
The Waffle House
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
By Jeff
location: everywhere
There are certain first you will always remember, first dates, first cars, first apartments but for me there will always be a special first…my first trip to the Waffle House. I was in Lancaster, PA doing consulting work at Franklin and Marshall College when I stumbled upon this golden oasis, a rare [...]
Philly-McGillins Olde Ale House
Monday, May 19th, 2008
McGilins Olde Ale House
1310 Drury Street
Established in 1860 Mcgillins Olde Ale House is in contention for the much disputed title of oldest bar in America. Nestled in a hidden street behind City Hall, Mcgillins is notoriously hard to find for first timers and even the regulars still manage to miss it from time to time. [...]
Athens- Copper Creek Brewing Company
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
by Matt K
140 E. Washington St.
Appeal: Home-brewed beers and dollar shootersTips: Match your beer order with your food choice
A more laid-back atmosphere housing a bit of an older crowd, Copper Creek offers a variety of home brewed lagers made in the giant copper kettles at the front of the bar. If you are looking to [...]
Charlottesville- Everyday cafe
Friday, April 11th, 2008
by Matt K
Adress: 240 Rolkin Road
Tips: Bring your own Ethernet cord for free Hi-Speed Internet.
Sitting two miles up the mountainside from historic downtown Charlottesville rests the Everyday Café and Shop. This location allows for a breathtaking view of the Blueridge Mountains and provides not only friendly and affordable dining, but an establishment that is adjacent [...]
Indianapolis-Yats
Friday, April 11th, 2008
Looking for a good cheap meal in the circle city? You need look no further than Yats Cajun n Creole on the corner of 54th and College Ave (a few blocks south of Broadripple village). All entrees at Yats are only 5 dollars and 6 dollars for a two entree plate. From a man who [...]