Bar: The Sample Room. Charming and cool, this northeast Minneapolis restaurant is a great spot for a late-night cocktail.

Deal: $2 tap beers, $4 rails and house wines, $8 wine flights. Plus, $2 and $3 sample plates.

Hours: 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Sun.-Thu.

Info: 2124 NE. Marshall St., Mpls. 612-789-0333. www.the-sample-room.com.