A brisk June evening was my turn to pick the dives. Believe me there was plenty of thinking trying to find a combination that was unique and would still delight. Finally relied on a recommendation of a coworker. Scott knew what I was looking for since he was familiar with the Banklick and was quite impressed Tracy and I had ventured in.
Mick is running late from work so we meet at Tracy's for happy hour beverages. First rule to change - my dive night, my turn to drive! We jump on Cross County for a quick drive to Springdale Road and stop a bar at the top of hill called Trio Lounge. Its a Friday evening, there seem to be only a few cars outside but we have our guys and are brave to venture in. The regulars recognized us as newbies but were friendly. The inside was neatly decorated with tv's, high tops and pool table but we went straight to the back deck. We were delighted to find a raised spacious deck that overlooked a large wooden area. Below the deck was an area for cornhole, firepit and more tables. There were grills out to be used with larger crowds or parties. The view and conversation kept us for a couple of beers before we left for our next dive. The Trio seemed a perfect place for a softball team on a Saturday afternoon.
We continued a short distance down Springdale Road, with comments that they had never been on this part of Springdale before. We round a small bend and crest a hill to see the neon lights ot McCoys before us. McCoys must be popular with bikers since there is a No Colors sign on the door. There is a large fenced in back patio but we go inside which is large and open.
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We figured the best specials and items on the menu were the Ribs, Pork Chops and the Reuben since they were all sold out by the time we got there. The $8 rib-eye special was available - with two sides you shouldn't be allowed to comment on it. Besides going to McCoys for the first time, Mickey talked Tracy into trying chicken livers for the first time. "Not bad" but I don't think she took a second one.
When we were done eating we went to the back patio, that is where all the people walking in the front were headed. There was a full bar in the back and a band setting up on a stage. It was cozily lit, had plenty of tables and was very inviting. It was a cool evening and it had been a work day for all so we called it a night. We all agreed McCoys would be a great place to return to with a large group. The inside was good for a family dinner or a post game meal for a team. It was deemed another diving success.
