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| - Jukebox is a welcoming, happening, fantastic bar, and more or less the glue that holds the Hingetown neighborhood together. There is indeed a jukebox, with a limited but interesting assortment of primarily rock and rap hits, with some blues thrown in for good measure. Purchasing a drink awards one a play but order in advance-- there is often a backlog of requests. The Juke's bartenders are gregarious and the drinks they make pack a serious punch. The Cleveland mule is subtle but sweet, and marvelously drinkable. Though the pierogis aren't necessarily the best in town (tall order when you're running up against say, Sokolowki's), they are diverse enough to warrant comment. I'm looking at you spicy black bean/sweet tater. Yum. The place can get a little noisy, and it is not what you might call capacious, but the décor is admirably slick. There is an outdoor patio which sometimes sports an auxiliary bar in summer and includes--to my knowledge--the only permanent patio ping pong table in the greater Cleveland area. This is also a primo spot to watch a sporting event as a big screen is erected at the patio's far corner for projecting Cavs games, for example. Overall, a real winner.
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