t’s a whole new ballgame at Trifecta, the downtown sports bar once known for its infamous $15 hot dog. The new owners and managers are introducing a new feel, new events and a new menu of upscale bar food, sans the hot dog.

Watch the games on the 17 plasma TVs or super-size the experience beneath the 25-foot video projection wall. Sip a white grape martini or another signature drink from the specialty cocktail menu. Weekdays feature a happy hour from 4-7PM, while a DJ spins tunes Thursday through Saturday nights. The house may rock, but it won’t feel crowded under the high ceilings and loft-style exposed pipes. Red amber wood makes it cozy and the selections of comfort food add warmth. Satisfy your inner child with a plate of macaroni and cheese or a gooey sandwich. Choices include grilled cheese and tomato, peanut butter and jelly or peanut butter and banana. If you’d rather eat like a grown-up, order a salad, burger or entree from the new All-American menu. --Andrea Adleman