By: Michael Rivera
Happy Hour; the working class or fiscally-strapped college students time to relax and enjoy one of America’s favorite pass time. It’s the fact that drinks are cheap AND so is food,” says college student, Kaylyn Van Ackeran. “When you drink you wanna eat but spending so much money on beer makes you hesitate on ordering that $10 sandwich.”
Happy hour isn’t just a time where cheap drinks and appetizers can be found. No, it is a lifestyle, tradition, a routine in our daily grind. It's more about the atmosphere than just the prices, yet that is the wonderful upside. Ir's the college student's saving grace. “Happy hour has better a better turn out by it's cheap attraction,” says Shannon Bodenhamer, a Corvallis Applebee’s server, “but it's (Happy Hour) not just about better prices; people want to be entertained while they are out.”
Happy Hour; the working class or fiscally-strapped college students time to relax and enjoy one of America’s favorite pass time. It’s the fact that drinks are cheap AND so is food,” says college student, Kaylyn Van Ackeran. “When you drink you wanna eat but spending so much money on beer makes you hesitate on ordering that $10 sandwich.”
Happy hour isn’t just a time where cheap drinks and appetizers can be found. No, it is a lifestyle, tradition, a routine in our daily grind. It's more about the atmosphere than just the prices, yet that is the wonderful upside. Ir's the college student's saving grace. “Happy hour has better a better turn out by it's cheap attraction,” says Shannon Bodenhamer, a Corvallis Applebee’s server, “but it's (Happy Hour) not just about better prices; people want to be entertained while they are out.”
Walking into Applebee’s, the smell of Cowboy Burgers, mozzarella sticks and french fries permeates the air, with a slight accent of honey barbecue boneless wings. Looking around: there are other college students, laughing and talking just a little louder than the next table. There is a group of guys, glued to SportsCenter, with the occasional disagreeing scowl or nod of approval. “Bartender, what are the specials today?” you ask, “Well sir, it’s happy hour so $3 domestics, $3 wells, and half off appetizers,” he replies. This is startling; how does one become so lucky?
McMenamins on Monroe is a great place for a college student to relax across the Oregon State campus, making it a popular spot. They're popular for their $2.50 tater tots, that go down well with any five popular home brews: Terminator Stout, Porter, Hammerhead, Indian Pale Ale, and The Ruby. During happy hour, you can drink these delicious beers for a modest $3.25.
Block 15, a popular spot in on the corner of 3rd and Jefferson, is well-known for their happy hour specials. Manda Castellano, a bartender and sever, explains why Block 15 boast one of the best happy hour's in Corvallis.
"The food is fresher because everything is made in house, to order. Not bad for a menu that ranges $2.00 to $4.00 an item. Add that with $3.25 pint and you can't beat that price," said Castellano.
Happy hour is a lot about saving people money, yet it seems that people go more for the entertainment. Any regular guy or girl can go enjoy the company of friends and not worry about spending too much money. If you’re in need of a cheap smile, happy hour will always be there for you, 3 p.m.-6 p.m, Monday through Friday. Check out Applebee's and Block 15 if you want a nice treat for your wallet.
McMenamins on Monroe is a great place for a college student to relax across the Oregon State campus, making it a popular spot. They're popular for their $2.50 tater tots, that go down well with any five popular home brews: Terminator Stout, Porter, Hammerhead, Indian Pale Ale, and The Ruby. During happy hour, you can drink these delicious beers for a modest $3.25.
"The food is fresher because everything is made in house, to order. Not bad for a menu that ranges $2.00 to $4.00 an item. Add that with $3.25 pint and you can't beat that price," said Castellano.
Happy hour is a lot about saving people money, yet it seems that people go more for the entertainment. Any regular guy or girl can go enjoy the company of friends and not worry about spending too much money. If you’re in need of a cheap smile, happy hour will always be there for you, 3 p.m.-6 p.m, Monday through Friday. Check out Applebee's and Block 15 if you want a nice treat for your wallet.
Rob: my sources changed a little bit due to the others not being able to meet face-to-face. Hope you enjoy
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