Fodor's Expert Review Barracudas Bar

New Yorker Terry Chesnard built his dream bar from scratch, endowing it with an almost 1960s Rat Pack ambience. Nearly everything is handcrafted, from the elegant bar itself to the blown-glass light fixtures to the drinks. Try the Barracuda shot special "if you dare," or the cocktails, though Terry takes the greatest pride in his top-of-the-line espresso machine. The kitchen elevates pub grub to an art form with pizzas, Reubens, and French melts. Locals flock here for free-pasta Friday, karaoke Wednesday, and live music on Thursday. You might walk in on a hotly contested darts, shuffleboard, or dominoes tournament, but the vibe is otherwise mellow at this charming time-warp hangout.