Interstate Drafthouse

I really wish I could give this place a higher rating but when I went their kitchen was having technical difficulties so I don't think it's fair to give them a higher rating.

That being said, we were able to get on order of chips and guac, which were pretty good.  The beer list is nice and very fairly priced - they had local brews from PBC and some from far away too.  

Two things wowed me.  One:  the spectacular patio.  Set back from the street you ALMOST forget you are in the city.  It's pretty awesome.  Two: are server was super sweet - one of the nicest servers I have ever encountered and I was one myself another lifetime ago.  

So I plan on going back soon (Taco Tuesday maybes?) and hopefully these guys can add a star or two.

This place came highly recommended by some friends.  Walking in to a narrow divey bar with Christmas lights up in June, I was a bit surprised by their recommendation until I ordered the food.  The black bean nachos were great, the cornmeal crusted shrimp tacos were to die for, and the Mexican corn on the cob was a life changing experience.  Pair it with one of their vast selections of draft beers and all at very reasonable prices.  They have a nice little outdoor patio section as well.  Will definitely be going back to this gem again and again!

A solid neighborhood bar with good local draft selection and food.  We stopped in while in the neighborhood for a show.  A short walk from the Girard subway stop this bar tucked away on a neighborhood street is a good getaway with a back partially-covered patio.  We started with guacamole & chips which was very tasty and a very nice serving for $7.  Not often that you need more chips to go with your order of guacamole, know what I mean...

For dinner my wife had the lamb burger topped with feta cheese, tzatziki, and olive tapenade.  It was really great and I'd probably order it next time minus the olive...why you gotta go mess up a perfect burger?  But the wife liked it and I'm sure many others.  I had the shrimp tacos which were just okay.  The chipotle aioli wasn't very spicy and they were way too heavily breaded.  I had to douse them in hot sauce and limes to get some flavor.  The highlight of the trip to me and what will probably get me back is the mexican corn on the cob with cilantro-lime mayo and cotija cheese.  One of my favorite things in the world and they do it right here.  Love it.  

All in all a good find with good a good beer selection, laidback vibe, great service, and pretty good food.