Copabanana (40th and Spruce)

4000 Spruce Streets, 19104 (215) 382-1330

I used to work at this "lovely" "restaurant" and I must say that it has greatly improved! First, it seems as though they had (in stock) everything on their menu and that they have actually put some thought into. Their menu is a Carribean Cuban fusion with specialty burgers, fish dishes, jerk sauces and the all famous Spanish fries!! But honestly, I could give a rat's ass about the menu because the drinks have won my heart!! I could be eating bean sprouts and it wouldn't matter because this is the place that you go to get drunk off your ass-off of one toxic drink mind you! Their famous margarita's, that come with their own shaker filled with extra goodies has 3 shots in a single order!!! YAAAAASSSSS! You can also order this margarita in a double portion which will certainly put you where you need to be in life. Ha! Tequila not your fancy? Try the Copa Lemonade or the Copa Pink Lemonade which features vodka, triple sec, sour mix and a raspberry liqueur. Oh Baby! My mouth is watering as I type.

A popular hangout for the locals and college students, Copa is open most nights, if not every not 'till 2am. They feature daily specials including half off margarita night on Mondays until 8. You had better get there early because this restaurant/bar is a favorite amongst most. Friday and Saturday, the place is sure to be crowded but for me it's a good "go-to" when nothing else is going on.

Here is my rating for Copabanana (40th street)

Menu Options: B- Not really diet friendly
Food Prices: B- -Something just doesn't sit right with me. I can't quite put my finger on it.
Drink Prices: C
Service: B- The bartenders have to tend bar AND service bar so when they're busy your put on a waiting list.
Bang for your buck/Special Promotions: B- Depends on the night
Overall Enjoyment: B-
Overall Rating: B-

Bob and Barbara's

1509 S. St., Tel. 215.545.4511

Ok, on my weekday excursion from work one day, a friend of mine suggested that we sneak away to a bar that she was a little familiar with. This bar, Bob and Barbara's-which I thought was called the Pabst Bar due to all of the paraphernalia-is actually pretty cool. What's so cool about it you ask? Well for one- I got pretty damn tipsy off of only $8.That's right! You read it correctly! I got pretty damn tipsy off of $8!!

Here's my pound for pound round: Pabst beer $2 and some change, Vodka tonic $4.I know, I know, getting tipsy off of 3 drinks (if you've done your math correctly) is amateur-I assure you I'm not! Then again, it was 3 in the afternoon and I don't think I had much to eat that day.Anywho, the only flaw that I found with this joint was that they didn't have any food for me to munch on-only small bags of potato chips. Bummer.

Bob and Barbara's is certainly full of regulars so get there early to claim your spot. Also, remember I said that I was there at 3 in the afternoon-coincidently every time that I've been there has been around 3. I've heard that on Thursday's they have drag shows and other classy ass events like porn bingo. Can't wait to check that out!!

Feel like visiting? Check out their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/bob_and_barbaras

*Word to the wise-If you order a mixed drink-check the ice!!

Here is my grade for Bob and Barbara’s (Daytime rating):

*I'll let you know when I visit in the evening

Menu Options: N/A

Food Prices: N/A

Drink Prices: A++

Service: A - No razzle dazzle really, just ask for a drink and ye shall receive

Special Promotions/ Bang for your buck: A

Overall Enjoyment: A

Overall Rating: A