A neighborhood bar can be many things — a place to unwind, a place to celebrate, and sometimes where half the week's best stories begin. For nearly two decades, Amanda Lynn-Hruby, her husband John and their team, have kept that spirit alive at J&A Tap with home-cooked food, lively theme nights, and the kind of welcoming chaos only a true local hangout can offer.

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