Trade in the tank tops and miniskirts for button downs and slacks, loud bass-driven dance music for quieter classic rock, and pitchers of insipid mass-market lager for pints of craft beer. You’re going to the Mad Moose Saloon for its new weekday food service.

Located at 53 Chenango St. in Downtown Binghamton, the relatively new food options at Mad Moose are great for any budget and the atmosphere is quite different from the Saturday night crowds of rowdy students. There is a range of appetizers, from the delicious $5 homemade egg rolls to the half-pound of peel-your-own shrimp for just under $10. The homemade chili or fresh soup of the day is also under $5. In addition, there are a number of salads from the standard with iceberg lettuce to the “New-Wave Tuna Salad” with all the fixings.

“We wanted the menu to have something for everyone,” co-owner Brian Wachsman said.

Patrons who are a little hungrier, or who plan to go for the dinner option, can choose from a number of entrees. The main attraction is the self-proclaimed “BBQ Pit & Its ‘Wiches.” Applewood smoked barbecue ribs (full rack or half), pulled pork sandwiches, herb-encrusted fire-roasted chicken, cheeseburgers and Sweet Carolina Beef Dip Aus Jus, are just a few in that section. The price range runs from $6 to $8 for a good-sized sandwich to just under $22 for the full rack of ribs, most of which is well within a student’s budget.

All of these entrees come with a side, but if you’re looking for something extra, you can get french fries, sweet potato fries, fried onions, root beer baked beans, the famous ‘slaw, or roasted red pepper and jack cheese mashed potatoes.

Notice a theme yet? Many of the food items fit in the barbeque and fried food groups, perfect for the upcoming summer season and great when you’re craving something juicy and hearty. There are items for the dietary-conscious and vegetarians out there as well. The salads, soups and many of the appetizers are veggie-friendly, and head chef Dave Dunster of D.C. Dunster’s fame said, “We can also work with any specific dietary needs.”

What would be appropriate to accompany this wide range of foods? Well, the drink selection is great, as many readers who are familiar from nights at the Moose will attest. There are sodas, red and white wines, champagne and sparkling wines, as well as a number of draft beers — 16 to be precise, including standard American draft favorites and several quality craft beers by Flying Dog, Magic Hat and Harpoon.

According to Wachsman, there may be more growth on the horizon, including new entree choices and perhaps a seasonal menu.

“We’re planning on expanding the menu … and eventually offering the wood-fire pizza every day.”