Bar: Birdhouse. There's much to coo about at Heidi and Stewart Woodman's new Hennepin Avenue restaurant, including a twice-daily happy hour.

Deal: $4 beers and keg wine. For food, there is a $1 croquette, $1 firecracker popcorn, $5 pea pâté and $6 brandade.

Hours: 3 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily.

Info: 2516 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 612-377-2213. www.birdhousempls.com.