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The Hungry Cat's new Happy Hour, Prix Fixe, Crab Fest!

The Hungry Cat in Hollywood has always been a great spot to sidle up to the bar and order a plate full of oysters and a delicious specialty cocktail (and the restaurant's signature blue cheese burger & fries, if you're really hungry). But the deals are getting better by the day at their Hollywood location: they've extended their happy hour so that you can booze it up on half-price cocktails and draft beers from 12p-6p.
There's also a brand new prix fixe lunch deal: $20 for an app, main, and "fresh fruit virgin beverage" -- but for $2 more, you can turn that virgin into a real cocktail.
If that's not enough good stuff, they are also now taking reservations for the annual Crabfest being held on June 21st: a five-course crab feast featuring crab rolls, crab soup, and a mess o' steamed crabs for your cracking pleasure.
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