Bar: Lush. This underappreciated gay bar in northeast Minneapolis offers some big specials on "Buckwild Wednesdays."

Deal: $1 drinks, including all well cocktails, house wine and domestic tap and bottled beer (9 p.m.-close Wed.). The bar also has a $3 happy hour from 4-8 p.m.

Info: 990 Central Av. NE., Mpls. www.lushfoodbar.com.