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Hessen Haus

The Scene: The picket fence cleverly obscures the parking lot but offers views of downtown, while the big wooden tables invite mingling; a lively crowd (think office workers gone wild) often adds to the good-time buzz.

Food Highlights: Solid German and American food.

Not the place for: A quiet date.