Bar: Aperitif. The swankiness of Woodbury's restaurant/bar scene went up a notch this year with the opening of this Mediterranean delight. Its expanded happy hour is a good time to check out the large, colorful bar.

Deal: $5 Svedka cocktails, $5 select red and white wines, $4 domestic tap beers (including Bell's, Fat Tire and Summit). $5-$8 small plates (including salmon cakes, croquettes and spanakopita). $6-$8 pizzas (including Moroccan chicken, three-cheese and Italian sausage). Also: New York sliders (two for $6 or three for $9).

Hours: 3-6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. and 9 p.m.-close Fri.-Sat. Also: half-price wines by the glass 4 p.m.-close Sun.

Info: 772 Bielenberg Dr., Woodbury. 651-578-3000. www.aperitifrestaurant . com.

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