Girls, Giggles and Good Beer at Allen's

Enjoying the early evening sun at Allen's (143 Danforth Ave. East of Broadview) on what has been voted by NOW magazine as the best place to enjoy a burger on the East Side (in their East vs West issue il y a longtemps).  Surrounded by sultry ladies we enjoyed our pick of beers from its 107+ list of bottled, draught and belgian.  Viji's curries, Organic Greens and Shrimp and a round of Allen's burgers cooked medium to well using Cumbrae Meats that are all naturally raised and hormone and additive-free (mains range from $10.25-$25 and include steak and other contemporary Irish Pub Fare) satisfied the palates.  The burgers are served alone and a little pricey as its condiments were a quarter each, literally.  Lettuce and Tomato were headings on our receipt at 25 cents a leaf/slice... (insert eyebrow raise here).  However, although a spacious patio, little is to be said for the curt service and frank "double sitttings" where the client is reminded of 2.5 hour time limits.  Thankfully it was a lazy Monday where we managed to eek out our hold on our table of 6 a little past 9pm without death stares from the wait staff.  Girls, gossip and good beer... bring on round 2!  Website at: http://www.allens.to/allens/