Bar Tulia

Billing itself as an Italian gastropub, Bar Tulia grew up next to big brother Osteria Tulia as a noisier, younger version with a more active bar scene. Unlike typical British or Irish pubs, the focus here is more on craft cocktails and fine food than beer. It DOES have one "Birra" from Italy, the others from Florida and elsewhere. The craft cocktails run the gamut from twisted classics such as the rummy Mocking Bird to creative ventures with names such as Sexpert and Wonder Root. Some favorite noshes: Fried Pig Ears, Roman ramen, charred octopus, ceviche, mussels, mortadella corn dogs, pizza, and pasta.