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Parma's Hotties Bar has wide-ranging appeal
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
January 13, 2010, 7:00PM
Let your imagination run wild: What would you expect out of a bar that has stripper poles and is called Hotties? Well, you're wrong -- at least mostly. Full story »
Dragonfly alights and lights up West 25th party district: After Dark
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
January 08, 2010, 7:00AM
West 25th has been stealing partyers away from the Warehouse District for a while now. But, man, Dragonfly Lounge looks as if it could steal them away from Las Vegas. Full story »
Mars Bar in Lakewood is a hard-to-find, old-school joint
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
January 04, 2010, 1:08PM
You'd drive right past this place if you weren't looking for it. Which is just fine with the Mars Bar. Located at the dark, quiet intersection of Madison and Mars, it stands out because it doesn't. Full story »
New Year's Eve parties promise a good time in Cleveland: After Dark
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
December 31, 2009, 12:08AM
Wondering what to do in Cleveland for New Year's Eve? Let's see... Full story »
John Q's is a gentleman of a spot on Cleveland's Public Square
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
December 22, 2009, 4:12PM
Steakhouses come and go. Public Square has had its ups and downs. And yet, check out that gentleman of a joint on the northwest corner. He's dignified, gracious and always there for you, no matter who you are. Full story »
'How the Kishka Saved Christmas' at Cleveland's Happy Dog: After Dark
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
December 17, 2009, 11:06AM
A polka happy hour at Happy Dog, an ugly sweater party, a toast to Hemingway and more holiday fun are on this weekend's calendar. Full story »
Charles Stewart Parnell Pub in Cleveland has Irish spirit without the trappings
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
December 15, 2009, 3:50PM
Shamrocks are great. But where can you go to drink Guinness without having Irish pub kitsch shoved in your face? Here, you lucky charm. Full story »
Nine Shocks Terror offers good-natured bad band behavior for a cause -- After Dark
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
December 09, 2009, 3:06PM
For most of their career, Nine Shocks Terror got together for a bad cause -- namely, to spread mayhem in punk clubs around the world. Saturday, the Cleveland hardcore-punk band is getting together for a good cause. Full story »
Even after face-lift, Euclid Tavern still has a homey vibe
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
December 09, 2009, 11:45AM
The grand old dame of Cleveland rock reopened in 2008 -- after being closed for six-plus years. She's aged well, thanks to a ton of plastic surgery. Full story »
Bar Cento offers great happy hour deals
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
December 04, 2009, 12:00AM
Bar Cento is such a deal that you're bound to order too much, since the prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. Marinated olives for $3? Check. Bianco pizza for $5? Mussels for $5? A veggie burger for $6? If you order all four, hope for a table to share it all with. Full story »
Moriarty's in Cleveland is a downtown jewel
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
December 01, 2009, 3:10PM
Way, way before the Warehouse District, this part of town was the place to go for a night of hard partying. Moriarty's is one of the few left standing and, like a tough fighter, it keeps swinging even after its bell has been rung. Full story »
Grovewood Tavern brings together wine, music, corner-bar aficionados
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
November 25, 2009, 2:00PM
The Grovewood Tavern and Wine Bar in Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood brings together music, wine and corner-bar aficionados. Full story »
The Pub in Rocky River does its Happy Hour with British flair
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
November 19, 2009, 1:11PM
You'd think the weak dollar wouldn't be an issue at the Pub. Happy hour at this Brit-themed establishment -- 3-7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays -- just seems denominated in pounds. In other words, it's pricier than some -- but still a good deal. Full story »
Jim 'Nostradamus' Bartek ends consecutive listening streak to Judas Priest album
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
November 19, 2009, 12:26PM
Jim "Nostradamus" Bartek is prepared for the end. Now, his dog is another story. Full story »
Maple Grove Tavern in Cleveland is the Jekyll and Hyde of bars
By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
November 18, 2009, 12:22PM
Maple Grove Tavern in Cleveland is both a working-class watering hole and a place for rocking bands. Full story »
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