Graduate Food & Pub   

This particular Graduate Pub is set right smack in the heart of the business district and sees a diverse crowd pass through its doors. Professionals head here for a fast lunch and after-work drinks, and a young, just-out-of-college crowd filters in for the late-night shift. It's located across from the Marriott, so you'll also encounter your share of out-of-towners, too. Wood and tin decor and a sports-bar vibe make this Graduate popular. The menu includes the typical pub items like wings, nachos and a variety of burgers, but it also serves up fresh veggies, warm bread and a tuna steak sandwich. Sports fans can count on having at least one TV screen their line of vision. Whether you go for the food, a beer, the game, or all three, the graduate obliges. Like other Graduate locations, this Uptown spot is well-loved for its friendly staff and grill food. And, the ever-changing nightly drink specials help keep them coming back. The Uptown location is also the official spot for loyal Panthers and Checkers fans, so you can always catch the home team here. -- Carl Salminen