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Mick O'Shea's

Beer belly: Jumbo shrimp steamed in Guinness at Mick O'Shea's Irish Pub

Ingredients: Big 'uns steamed in Guinness, and seasoned with onions and Old Bay

Damage: $9

Skinny: It was a relief to get to Mick O'Shea's and finally find a beer munchie that wasn't deep fried--my buried abs and blocked arteries were thankful. But as glad as I was, I was unimpressed by the flavor of the shrimp, which was plain and, ultimately, boring. So, really, I was happy with the selection in some ways, but kinda not so happy with it in other ways. Confused? Clearly, you've never spoken to a woman before.--Jen Bunty