Fodor's Expert Review Wood Tavern

This is a neighborhood hangout where anything—and anyone—goes: suits mix with hoodies, fashionistas mingle with hipsters, musicians chill with groupies, but everyone in the crowd gives off a warm, welcoming vibe. The outdoor terrace is a block party scene with Latin bites served from grafitti-covered car countertops and bleacher-style stairs from which to people-watch or bob to the beats as the DJ jumps from Cypress Hill to Led Zepplin. The scene is a bit of a welcomed, artsy departure from the sultry nightlife typically associated with the Magic City (wine and cocktails are served in red plastic cups).