Swamp Tavern

A backyard-style patio beckons full moon bikers or those wishing to see what's on the other side of the tracks. A beer lover's paradise with a superb selection of beer, house bottles of wine, friendly patrons, jazz Tuesday nights and DJs on Thursday, the Swamp — located in a tucked away part of the west end of Fifth Avenue — is a hole-in-the-wall oasis away from the beaten path. There is only one food item that this tavern offers: popcorn. Yeah, yeah, it might seem like no big deal, but if this stuff isn’t fresh, hot and buttery when patrons walk into the door, stuff will go down. (September 2012)