"Mother's Ruin in Avondale is ideal for meeting up for drinks when you don't want to commit to a full dinner but still want the option to grab some food. This casual cocktail bar has tasty snacks like pimento cheese with fried saltines, a very good smashburger, and deep-fried red velvet Oreos. The food is way better than it needs to be, the cocktails are all around $13, and the space is busy without feeling chaotic. Plus, the kitchen is open until at least 2am 365 days a year, which yes, includes December 25th." - adrian kane, john ringor