(TAG 5 is a top five list compiled by secret ballot, submitted by the four horsemen of TAG. An extremely complicated equation is used to calculate the polls. Mostly they are related to SGF, sometimes they are not. A new TAG 5 is released every Monday.)
Houlihan's tied for our favorite place to eat outside - it also hosts the best patio party in the city (but we may be biased).
There’s nothing better than patio dining on a warm night highlighted by cold pitchers of beer (or long islands), great food and live entertainment – at least a game on a tv. SGF is home to several spots to eat outside, so this week we tallied our favorites. In a deadlock for the top spot, Houlihan’s and Springfield Brewing Company tied with nine points, just a notch ahead of Ebbets Field. The Houlihan’s patio has become a popular spot, thanks to some tasty fish tacos and an unbelievable special on long island teas. Friday nights at Houlihan’s you’ll catch some of SGF’s best musicians during the (*cough* – inexcusable self promotion) TAGsgf.com Patio Party. Brew Co. doesn’t have entertainment on their upstairs patio, but with the door open, the volume is just about right as a conversational backdrop. Brew Co.’s real advantage? Fresh, delicious beer. Ebbets has a glorious outdoor eating section in the back. It fills up during happy hour with Cardinals fans eager to guzzle domestic drafts and watch the St. Louis game or head over to Hammons Field for the Springbirds. Big Whiskey’s shares similar baseball viewing qualities in fourth, tied with Galloway Station.
Four votes (as of 8/2/10)
Total points, first-place votes in parenthesis
T1. Houlihan’s – 9 (1)
T1. Springfield Brewing Company – 9
3. Ebbets Field – 8 (1)
T4. Big Whiskey’s – 7
T4. Galloway Station – 7 (1)
Others receiving votes: Hammons Field – 6 (1), Andy’s – 4, Cielito Lindo (on Campbell) – 3, Mille’s – 3, Grad School – 2, Bangkok City, Trolley’s.
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