Like a phoenix from the ashes, like the New Testament JC, like Mariah after “Mimi,” local once-thought-deceased watering hole PJ Hanley’s (corner of Court and 4th Place) has been reborn as the even more Irish-y sounding “Hanley’s Tavern,” and the wife and I paid a visit last night.

I have to admit, both of us very much enjoyed the Hanley’s experience throughout our six years in the hood, so we approached Hanley’s V.10 (supposedly it’s one of the oldest bars in NYC) like Jane Goodall would a pooping chimp: WITH EXTREME CAUTION.

Anyway, here are our findings.

Pluses:
-More space by the bar
-Quality food (seriously: I had a pasta w/sausage and peas dish, the wife had roasted chicken — both were excellent)
-More choices on the menu
-Unassuming, friendly service
-Puzzling leers from local boozers
-Puzzling greetings from local boozers
-Generous outside seating area

Minuses:
-More expensive menu
-No turkey or veggie burgers
-Goofy charm and character M.I.A.
-No suit of armor
-No Diana Ross drawing/painting

So, all in all, we were pleased to find it’s still a good place to go if, much like we are, you’re too lazy/busy to cook and are tired of overtly modern Thai restaurants and overpriced nouvelle bistros.

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