The Mud Hen Tavern is a hip neighborhood hangout that has trivia nights on Tuesday for "geeks who drink," Whiskey Wednesdays and a take-out window that completely changes concept every six months. Happy hour weekdays is 5 pm to 7 pm. It's owned by celebrity chef Susan Fenniger, co-owner of Border Grill and Gay & Lesbian Center board member. The dinner menu has creative takes like cauliflower popcorn and spaghetti squash puttanesca and a hangover burger with garlic fries that will revive you.

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