Martin's Corner Bar & Grill offers something most of its Pilsen peers do not: good bar food. In an area known more for its extensive Mexican options, this spot has a diverse, affordable menu that matches up well with most brews.

The bar opens early and closes late, attracting a diverse clientele of construction workers, artsy types new to the area and locals looking for a cold beer and cheap eats. It has a long, polished bar with 30-inch flat-screen televisions on each end, while a back dining area allows for some privacy and quiet conversation.

Martin's serves up a half-pound monstrosity of a burger, served with sauteed spinach and mushrooms on an onion roll; you can get it for 95-cents on Saturdays. Wash it down with one of Martin's extensive beer selections, including Guinness, Stiegl, Spaten or the Russian Botchkovoe. Pool sharks will appreciate the free regulation-size tables.

Centerstage Reviewer: Chuck Sudo