Nails and cocktails (aka Martinis & Manicures at Jimmy the Greeks)

Local watering holes seem to think the lure of inexpensive booze is all it takes to get women in the door.

Take an average weekday, mix up some $5 drinks and you've got yourself a ladies night.

And that works for your average martini-tipping gal. But the discerning lady drinker needs more.

Like a $5 martini and a manicure.

Jimmy the Greeks in Old Orchard Beach aims to please with $5 Martinis and Manicures Night on Tuesdays from 7-10 pm.

The restaurant & bar was packed last Tuesday - on account of the extensive beer list, fine pizza and freebie finger polishing. (And yes, there were even a few fellas getting primped and filed.)

The manicures are free (but being the courteous and refined customer you are, you'll leave a hearty tip). It's first come, first served at the front table, where the two manicurists are stationed.

With no sign-up list, you're obliged to take a seat at the bar, peruse the martini list and pick out something snazzy.

We even took the liberty of ordering some grub while keeping an eye on the manicure table. Eventually I snuck into an open spot and flayed my hands out for Nancy, the manicurist.

We talked polish options. Since I typically leave my nails naked, I opted to go colorful. As in pink colorful. As in hot pink, a color I've not dared go near since those rad stretch pants I had in 1985.

A little hand pampering and a cocktail - not a poor way to shake off a Tuesday.

$5 Martinis and Manicures runs every Tuesday from 7-10 pm. And if martinis aren't your shtick, there are over 120 beers to please you.