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Grinch-free zone
This time of year, dinner outings are laced with seasonal guilt: How can I spend money on myself when I have a laundry list of gifts to buy for family and friends? Answer: Head to cozy BYOB spot Habana Libre in West Town. On a recent Friday night visit, two friends and I gorged ourselves with appetizers (plantain chips with garlic sauce and three empanadas), entrees (ropa vieja, roast chicken and pork), desserts (three plates of flan) and Cuban-style coffee all around. The bill came in at about $62. This is a steal any day of the week, but in the shadow of another recent outing (SushiSamba Rio, four people, $235), the price seemed even more reasonable. Tip: Get there early, this friendly, no-frills spot is small. At 7 p.m. there was no wait, but when we left around 9:30 p.m., there was a small eager crowd milling near the door.
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