The Cedar Hotel

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The owners behind Manor and The Fifty/50, have combined forces on this Gold Coast bar and eatery in the former Cactus and Melvin B's spaces (including their iconic patios) in the historic Cedar Hotel building on State Street.

With awnings for shade, four TVs and 150-plus of those requisite Viagra Triangle wicker chairs, there's no question the large, tree-shaded patio is the main attraction when the weather's warm. But unlike the rough-around-the-edges former hangs at this address, you might actually still want to hang out here during the winter. A gut-rehab has transformed the entire space (save for Mel B's original multi-colored tile floor) with buttery leather barstools and cedar planks lining the walls nearly everywhere you look.

If you're familiar with The Fifty/50's 24-ounce keeper cups, you'll recognize 'em here filled with vodka-spiked mixes. Expect a smattering of signature eats also imported from The Fifty/50 (baby back ribs, pulled pork sliders and the triple-bacon BBBLT), plus some new creations such as cheddar bechamel-topped fries, honey-orange skirt steak skewers and fancy entree salads. This is the Gold Coast, though, so you can swap out the fries with your sandwich for grilled asparagus, or order a bottle of champagne with your lobster cocktail or oysters on the half shell.

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