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Look who's having fun during happy hour at Barrio in St. Paul's Lowertown. In this economy, diners are finding every way they can to trim their food budgets.

[Human Wasteland]

There's more places with "real" food and better deals than listed here.

[Scat Man Pooh]

What is there to be happy about,the economy stinks,grocery store prices stink,gas prices blow,eating out is way more expensive,downtown parking is terrible,crime rate is up,

[Larry]

Scat Man Pooh wrote:

What is there to be happy about,the economy stinks,grocery store prices stink,gas prices blow,eating out is way more expensive,downtown parking is terrible,crime rate is up,

And we have the democrats to thank for this.

[mary]

Larry wrote:

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And we have the democrats to thank for this.

You are 100 % correct.

They are small business's biggest enemy..

[Duh]

Human Wasteland wrote:

There's more places with "real" food and better deals than listed here.

Do tell.......

[Artie]

It just goes to show you how much these places overcharge during regular hours.

[Nic]

Hey, why don't you all complain some more. I thought this was an informative and useful article. If you do want to occasionally treat yourself to a dinner out somewhere happy hour can be a very cost effective way to do that. Pick a few different appetizers out and share with friends. For those of us that work downtown Minneapolis, happy hour can be a great way to avoid the majority of the rush hour traffic too. Of course please be sure to have a designated driver!

[Zippy the Pinhead]

wheres the free stuff,popcorn,salted in the shell peanuts,chicken wings,pretzals,now theres something to be happy about,Wisconsin happy hours 2 for 1 ,3 for 1 thats happiness

[I heart Goldy]

whatever cheesehead ... enjoy your heart disease

[Kev]

Bars pulled the same strategies during the Great Depression-free/discounted happy hour food. They just raise the prices of the drinks a little at different times to make up the cost. Everything is cyclical.

[The Big Bopper]

Here's a thought: Chili's and Applebees have a TWO FOR $20 dinner. You share a big appetizer, you each get an entree (and at Chili's you also share a desert). ALL FOR $20. Now that's a sweet deal.

[TtB]

Zippy the Pinhead wrote:

wheres the free stuff,popcorn,salted in the shell peanuts,chicken wings,pretzals,now theres something to be happy about,Wisconsin happy hours 2 for 1 ,3 for 1 thats happiness

At Jimmy's Food and Drink in Vadnais Heights. 2 for 1s 3:30-6:30 and 8:30-11:30 on all drinks everyday. Also specials on some apps. Still can't beat two 23 oz. beers for $4.50-$5.00 on a Friday or Saturday night.

[Oakdale Mom]

Zippy the Pinhead wrote:

wheres the free stuff,popcorn,salted in the shell peanuts,chicken wings,pretzals,now theres something to be happy about,Wisconsin happy hours 2 for 1 ,3 for 1 thats happiness

Sgt. Pepper's in Oakdale... free popcorn.... free hot snack Mon-Thurs. 3-6.(Taco Tuesday). Drink specials. I miss the free peanuts from good ol' Ground Round, ah the Good Ol' Days!

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

A couple of 45's in a brown bag,you know Old English or Colt 45 Malt liquor,then the dollar menu at McDonalds or Burger King,now thats a night out on the town

[Robin]

McDonalds has the dollar menu. Wendy's has the dollar menu. And, even, yes Burger King has the dollar menu. Why go any where else?

[TtB]

Tyrone Shoelaces wrote:

A couple of 45's in a brown bag,you know Old English or Colt 45 Malt liquor,then the dollar menu at McDonalds or Burger King,now thats a night out on the town

No way man...White Castle all the way...

[Mort]

TtB wrote:

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No way man...White Castle all the way...

You can't beat the castle's fries.

[neighbor]

TtB wrote:

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At Jimmy's Food and Drink in Vadnais Heights. 2 for 1s 3:30-6:30 and 8:30-11:30 on all drinks everyday. Also specials on some apps. Still can't beat two 23 oz. beers for $4.50-$5.00 on a Friday or Saturday night.

what is this as advertisment for Jimmys come get real how wrote this the owner

[TtB]

neighbor wrote:

<quoted text> what is this as advertisment for Jimmys come get real how wrote this the owner

Huh?

[BEARING]

It won't be "Happy Hour" when the cops catch you driving away all liquored up now will it!!!???