Spinnakers Allante Grill

I can't really say anything bad since I've only been there once for less than 10 minutes. But if you want a dive bar experience this is definitely one to look at. Most of the people seem to be regulars. Highlight there's a pool table, definitely a bonus

I watched the Presidential Debate/Slugfest at SAG and it was to say the least, interesting. It was a 100% blue collar crowd but the teams were evenly divided, 1/3 each for Obama, Romney and Undecided. I was there to play the Debate Drinking Game with my cousin who lives nearby --

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But first I had to find him <a href="http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=pEnw0xIh8MAgn5OLwoOxkw">http://www.yelp.com/user…</a> His shiny bald head and Big Bird (his yellow Xterra) were nowhere to be found. He called a few minutes later to tell me he'd been there and was on his way to Duffy's on account of it being a "cradle of filth."

I rebutted with, "There are 27 million Americans out of work, 7.8% unemployment rate. You simply can't afford 4 more drinks in the current economy."

Once we had that settled it was time to get our supplies for the debate. Lance being a tequila aficionado, asked for a Don Julio shot and was asked by the bartender, "What's in that?"

That made me think that I shouldn't drink anything in there that isn't sealed from the factory.

Regulars: hard drinking people that you can tell are hard working people once they have a few drinks in them and start with the hugs. We enjoyed their company, laughed until our ribs ached and a few of them even joined our game. Team Elephant was getting dominated/seriously inebriated because the Romz was saying most of his cliche sayings thereby forcing his team to drink. "I'm not concerned about the very sober, we have a safety net there."

Food: I know it's there but you'd have to be braver than Felix Baumgartner to try it.

Prices: after we had to point out the blue bottle of tequila with distinctive wooden top, to the bartender. We found out much to our surprise that it was only $5 for a premium shot and it was still happy hour so 2-4-1. Beers will set you back $4 at most with many offered at the $2-3 price point.

Restroom: watch for needles, as in scrape the drug paraphernalia off the seat before use.

Fireworks: no one really agreed on who won the debate but everyone knew it was a cause for celebration. Behind the bar they keep fireworks...for self-defense. I don't know how old those leftover Chinese bottle rockets were but I'm not writing this review from the Jackson Burn Trauma Unit so they get two still attached thumbs up in my book.

I certainly wouldn't take a date there but the staff and patrons make you feel like you're in a neighborhood bar, even if it's your first time.