DAD WATSON'S3601 Fremont Ave N, 632-6505You'd never guess Fremont's DAD WATSON'S is part of Oregon's massive McMenamins pub empire. Sure, Dad Watson's is huge, with an overwhelming microbrew selection and upscale bar food, but it's otherwise just plain cozy (in a crowded-neighborhood-hangout way). The huge booths were made for squishing into with a dozen friends to share a couple of pitchers, and it's likely you'll end up drawing your neighbors into the conversation too. And though it's not quite warm enough, the crowds will soon spill out onto the deck to enjoy Fremont's summer nights. AMY JENNIGES