Let's be specific...
I'm a fan of Ri Ra because one of my favorite cover band plays here often... and it's a nice low key joint for the most part.
No I'm not a fan of the super crowded nights when crazy drunken young men can get into fights just because the other person took a breath.
Recently I went there with a group of friends on our little 5th Street bar crawl night. And I have become a fan of their curry fries!
Something addictive about a box of HOT fries mixed with a sweet yet savory curry sauce. I don't think it's because it's late night and we've been drinking... or that I didn't have dinner (though I'm sure it has something to do with it), but I think I licked the box!
I'm not sure how curry fries are Irish, but I'm glad someone think that they are.