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Robbie Fox’s Public House

by Weston Phippen Hot Spots
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John J. Ryan, a British Intelligence officer, sat in Shanahan’s bar waiting. He had come early so he could get a clear view of the front door. His Webley Fosbery automatic pistol was by his side. He knew that Shanahan’s, located in Dublin, was brimming with members of the Irish Republican Army. But he was [...]

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The Rose and Crown in Phoenix

by Jacqueline Valle Hot Spots
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It’s easy to notice the crowd, décor and selection of beverages in a bar; often, it’s fairly simple to tell the difference between regulars and newcomers. While the crowd, decor and beverages are on prime display at The Rose and Crown in Phoenix, being a newcomer is not so obvious.
“Even if it’s your first time, [...]

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Review: Snuggfest 2010

by Jacqueline Valle Reviews
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The year 2009 brought a pop culture phenomenon that allowed for creative Halloween costumes and new ways to find an excuse to imbibe. The Snuggie, a blanket with sleeves, which is known from the infomercial as “an all comfortable and effective way to read a book or drink some tea with free hands.”
So what better way [...]

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Guinea Pig: On the Flying Trapeze

by Samantha Lloyd Blogs
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Have you ever wanted to try something radical (no, we’re not talking cliff diving or speed racing), but didn’t have the time or was worried about the outcome? The SPM staff is here to try it for you, and write about it along the way.
It all started with wanting to do something different. I [...]

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Taste of Tops

by Zach Fowle Hot Spots
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Walk into any bar on Mill and ask for a some Green Flash Hop Head Red, Avery the Beast or Speakeasy Big Daddy and the bartender will likely toss you a scowl and move on to the other customers clamoring for bottles of Bud Light and tequila shots.
But travel just a few blocks south and [...]

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