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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

The bar at Applebee’s appeals to two kinds of people: 1) Those who mainly want to eat ice cream but want a little liquor in it to make them feel “naughty.” 2) Those who want to drink liquor but are too unsophisticated to drink anything that isn’t obliterated by the taste of ice cream. In either case, expect to spend your entire paycheck and gain 90 pounds before you catch anything resembling a buzz.

Drink Choice: Chocolate Martini â€" Stoli Vodka, Bailey’s and crème de cacao meet, take a ride in the hand shaker and chill over ice in a chocolate-rimmed martini glass. Your love handles will love it. 

[Applebee's, 1919 S. 72nd St., Tacoma; 10407 Gravelly Lake Dr. S.W., Lakewood Towne Center, Lakewood]