La Cantina - $8 (huge)

HUGE Manhattans - now wonder they cost $8. The bartender did not know how to make them. We ended up with Maker's Mark, bitters (Bartender asked if the bottle he was showing us was sweet vermouth - it was), vermouth, and "no cherry juice".

One of those Manhattans that stay with you for a while.

Didn't bring the camera this week.

Had dinner at La Cantina. Just had to walk into the dining. A short walk which was good since the Manhattan was so potent.

Saw Michael, one of the Ximm's friend.

Yancee - $4.00

Manhattans were just $4 'cause it was Happy Hour. Lots of students enjoyed this Happy Hour too. Six TV screens in a row. Ugh. But couches to sit closely. Yeah. This Manhattan was swished, not shook. Bartenders vary on this issue of swishing or shaking. Supposedly, the shaking brings air into the alcohol which is good.

Dinner at Marnee Thai Restaurant.

3300 Club $5.50

A strong Union bar, the 3300 Club was purchased in 1933 by the Kearne family. A dive bar for the working class. A nice place and the Manhattans have always been great each time I have been here.

We went here to discuss the possible strike at Larnie's union. Not fun discussion but interesting in this day and age.

"Up- is there any other way?"

Dinner at Pomelo in Noe.

Argus for a needed strong drink $7

Headed to Argus to have a strong and good drink. Work trouble needed to be resolved over a Manhattan. It did. The well drink was $7 this week. Recently, it was only 5 during Happy Hour. We knew the drink would be good. The bartender topped it off with extra alcohol to make it to the rim.

Headed to Jasmine for dinner.