Manning's Cafe   

Anyone looking for a superior Juicy Lucy surrounded by a traditional sports bar atmosphere has come to the right place, if the place is Manning's. There aren't any sleek fittings or trendy recipes at this long-time neighborhood joint, just a well-founded reputation for rich and tasty chow, plenty of suds and a stadium-sized din at kickoff. Jocks and jockettes from the nearby U of M are a large percentage of the regulars, as are Southeast neighborhood denizens. Packers and Bears fans take heart -- your local allies make this their game day HQ, while those who bleed purple settle elsewhere. There are enough wall-mounted TVs to give everyone a clear view of that Hail Mary or groaner of a penalty call. You can order a 32-ounce schooner of beer that's fresh from a tap line cleaned daily. Burgers, wings and other bar fare are among the Metro's best, and the morning breakfast menu is a Como Avenue institution. Come early to get a table, but leave your Vikings jersey at home.