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Tim Finnegan's was on the list and we had a great lunch. We started with the mussels app which had some of the best broth I've ever had with mussels. It was a little spicy, but not too much, and they put noodles in there which I've never seen before, but they soaked up the broth very nicely and made the meal more substantial. I also really like the brown bread that came with it.
Mr. M ordered the lunch portion fish and chips and I ordered the Rasher burger. You know the food is good when there is very little talking, just eating. That's what we did for the next 20 minutes, passing bites of fish and burger across our plates to each other and sharing the fries and green beans. All perfectly done all the way around.
The fish was nice and light with very tasty fries. My burger was really exceptional and on par with the great burgers I've had at Fibber Magees and Skeptical Chymist. Some of the best burgers I've had in this city were at places that don't market themselves as a burger joint.
With a pint of Kilkenny, Guinness, and sharing one of Harp, our total before tax and tip was $36.23. They have a great Yelp check-in deal and you can get the appetizer for free if you purchase two entrees.
I loved the atmosphere with all the dark wood and small tables and booths. Kristen took good care of us at the bar and we enjoyed her banter with some of the regular patrons. I wish we lived closer to Tim Finnegan's, but now that we've given it a try, we'll be back for sure.
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