Bar: Crave. The most satisfying happy hours take place when you actually want to go out -- on the weekends. Crave's swanky new location inside the Shops at the West End offers a good one.

Deal: $3-$5 appetizers and desserts, including such dishes as tempura walleye fingers, Korean chicken nuggets, tuna tataki and key-lime pie. Also, $3 select beers and $5 select wines and cocktails.

Hours: 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Thu.-Sat. (bar and sushi bar only).

Info: 1603 West End Blvd., St. Louis Park. 952-933-6500. www.cravemn.com/