This week, we celebrate Greg's birthday. When asked where he want to go, he replied, "Only bar I've been meaning to go to I mentioned the other day, the Thirsty Scholar. I always prefer going to someplace new."

Sounds good to the rest of us.

Sheckys.com says: "There's nothing flashy about The Thirsty Scholar and the dim lighting, sailboat-sized bar and number of imports on tap make it especially appealing for those seeking quiet conversation or a soul-searching session." and "...the bartenders are actually personable on occasion."

• Where: Thirsty Scholar
• Address: 155 2nd Avenue (9/10)
• Time: 7:30pm
• Food: No.
  
• URL: http://www.ryansnyc.com/ryans/thirsty.html
• Backup: Central Bar, 109 E. 9th St. (3rd/4th Aves)

Feel free to ask Greg about his recent travel to London, tales of the LIE commute, or his three or more parking tickets -- and a towing -- while attending previous PubNights. But please refrain from conducting a "soul-searching session", even if this seems like an appealing place to do so.