The initial visit: A friend had listed off establishments that had steel tipped dart boards. We came and had a few beers and played darts for hours.
The return visit: A Generated a love for $14-$20 pitchers of beers, a menu that draws from French to Asian cuisines, and a friendly staff. Yes, they still have the classic bar items, yet some have a new face. The grilled portobello mushroom burger is my go to meal. The large and tender cap is big enough for the perfect bite each time. With a generous amount of their pesto spread and the substitution of avocado instead of mozzarella makes for my perfect sandwich. Especially since they make their own breads and buns. This one comes on a soft pretzel bun. The pig ears and pork rinds are my guilty pleasure. I can pretend to eat healthy. I'll grab the flowering kale salad or my preferred burger, but somehow my drunk self always goes back to this crispy, salty snack.
The downside: I am not the biggest fan of their liquor selections and I want a shuffleboard table.
The continuing draw: Tuesday night pub quizzes and what got me to return.