Sons and Steve's

On a sunny day like today, it's hard to drive through Five Points without heading over to what used to be one of the best happy hours, hoping to see that it has been restored to its former glory. For a guy that was a UGA student in the mid 90's, this spot was commonly known as Sons and Steve's. It was actually two restaurants that joined forces in its mug beer specials and outdoor seating to provide an unmatched social experience. I can remember getting off the UGA bus after class and going directly to the counter at Son's to get a mug full of Miller Lite. If it had been a tough day or a great day, I'd commiserate or celebrate with Icehouse instead. By late afternoon, the decks were packed and people were drinking in the parking lot. With matching mugs. By the end of the night, scavengers like myself and my roommates at the time would gather up empty mugs left behind to take back to our apartment at University Commons. (It was easier than washing dishes.) Today, that spot is not the same. A few places have come and gone at the old Son's spot since they moved down South Milledge. And although Steverino's was reopened by its original owner, it still has not reclaimed it's former glory.