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| - I visited 1947 Tavern this evening with a friend for happy hour. We were looking for a non-dive bar in Shadyside with a good happy hour, and 1947 fit the bill.
For drinks, my friend and I both ordered frozen bourbon lemonades ($3, HH price). My friend described this drink as an alcoholic slushee, and she was right on! The texture reminded me of water ice, but was finer and melted more easily. The flavor was quite sweet, though, and lacked the characteristic tartness of lemon water ice. I couldn't taste any distinct bourbon flavor, but it was definitely there, given that my head started to tingle after drinking the last third of the drink.
For food, I ordered the mac and cheese, which was half off for happy hour ($4.50, HH price). Although it wasn't the best mac and cheese I've had, it wasn't bad. I particularly enjoyed the noodles, which consisted of Fede pasta, according to the menu. Thanks to the crispy top, the cheese sauce had interesting textural variation, but its flavor was mediocre. If you're looking for a good mac and cheese, I recommend Harris Grill's across the street. Unfortunately, I don't believe that they discount it for happy hour like 1947 does, though.
Overall, my experience at 1947 was solid 3.5 star quality. The HH prices were right, but the drinks and food leave room for improvement. We sat at the bar, and service from the bartender was great, despite being the only customers for awhile. If you're in the neighborhood and are looking for an alternative to the Harris Grill, consider giving 1947 a try.
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