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Take a Chance on this dirt cheap happy hour
Rachel Markowitz | July 19, 2007
In case you were wondering what the deal is with those ominous tinted windows on the corner of Smith and Butler, they belong to French-Chinese fusion restaurant, Chance (get it, China + France = Chance?). Don’t be fooled by Chance’s trendy appearance; the restaurant is surprisingly low-key, and on a weeknight you can enjoy a quiet meal without worrying about being caught up in a “scene.”
My favorite thing about Chance right now is its amazingly cheap happy hour. From 5 pm – 10 pm Sunday through Thursday, enjoy $3 beer (and I’m not talking PBR either…they have Brooklyn Lager on tap among others), $4 glasses of wine and $4 for a “Chance Fusion.” The “Chance Fusion” comes in both blue and green varieties and when you stir it up it looks somewhat like a magic potion. Poof, you’re drunk! Happy hour is at the bar only, and the last time I was there, an especially cute bartender chatted with me about his tattoos. With cheap drinks and attractive servers, this has quickly become my favorite after-work spot.
While you’re drinking why not order some food? Items on the menu include filet mignon in a miso marinade, and brook trout in a sake butter sauce, served with rice pilaf (or “pealof” as its written on the takeout menu). Chance also has an entire dim sum menu that includes specialty items such as the steamed foie gras and shrimp dumplings. Despite its chic décor, Chance isn’t all that pricey, with most entrees under $20.
Chance is located on 223 Smith Street on the corner of Butler Street. It’s open 12pm-11pm Sunday-Thursday and 12pm-12am Friday and Saturday.
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