Bull’s on Broadway (1010 W. Broadway in Bradley) closed yesterday. The original Kankakee location (125 W. Station St.) remains open, and according to Facebook, will soon be offering menu items previously offered exclusively at the Bradley location, which was inside The Spot bar.

This was posted yesterday on Bull’s Facebook fan page:

Well, we have made a difficult decision. After about 18 months, we have decided to discontinue operations at Bull’s on Broadway, effective today. It was a difficult decision, but it was one we had to make, for no other reason that business volumes. Costs were exceeding sales, and you just can’t operate that way for too long!

BUT…the better news…our Broadway location had a unique menu, and (according to a lot of you) the best burgers for miles around! So, fear not…a lot of the popular items on the Broadway menu will soon be introduced at our main location …”

Bull’s on Broadway opened in March 2009.

The Full Bull opened recently in Watseka. The bar and grill serves burgers, sandwiches, wraps, wings and more.

On Tuesdays, get two items for just $2. Choose from a small burger, pork burger, chicken breast sandwich, fries or onion rings. On Taco Thursdays, chicken or beef flour tacos are $3. They also have wing specials on Wednesdays and a $4 fish sandwich special on Fridays.

The kitchen is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The phone number is (815) 432-2855 (BULL). The address is 117-119 E. Walnut St., aka Route 24.

(Thanks to a reader named Mary Lou, who not only gave me this tip, but also tracked down much of the information for me!)

Construction is complete at Family House Restaurant & Sports Bar (as it’s now called) in Bradley. You will now find a sports bar and patio, in addition to the traditional diner atmosphere. The remodeling carved unique spaces for the sports bar and dining room out of the existing space. The patio took over part of the parking lot on the south end of the building. When you walk through the doors, turn to your right for the sports bar and patio, or continue straight ahead for the traditional diner setting.

The new bar officially opens at 5 p.m. tonight. It features a full selection of spirits, 10 draft handles and 17 TVs, including a 110″ big-screen.

Family House Restaurant and Sports Bar is at 312 S. Kennedy Drive. They have not established firm hours yet but expect to be open until 11 p.m. or midnight seven days a week.

Every few months I check to see if we’re any closer to getting an Arby’s on Route 45/52 in Bourbonnais. I spoke with the franchise owner on Tuesday and he assured me they still plan to build there but are waiting for the economy to improve before they move forward.

Tucci’s (1560 N. state Route 50) in Bourbonnais has a new summer menu.

The seasonal offerings include a fruit plate and chicken or salmon salad over flatbread. They’ve also added grilled paninis to their regular menu and are now offering express lunches. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, a slice of pepperoni, sausage or cheese pizza is $3.99 and endless soup, salad and breadsticks is $5.99.

Go to www.i57life.com/letseatout for the full menu.

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One Sixty Four North (164 N. Schuyler Ave.) in Kankakee also has a new menu. Lunches now start at $6.95 and dinners start at $15.95.

Go to www.i57life.com/letseatout for the full menu.

The new owners of Club Irwin (4460 Main St. in Irwin) are finally able to begin work on a planned addition, after waiting several weeks for Nicor to disconnect a gas line on the property. That was done Monday, so they’re now hoping to open the first week of August, barring any more surprises. I’ll update you when I hear of an opening date.

I got a tip today that Steve Dolinsky, aka the “Hungry Hound” from ABC 7 in Chicago, will be in Kankakee tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon. I’m told that he and his camera crew will be at One Sixty Four North (164 N. Schuyler Ave.) between noon and 3 p.m.

The Landing Bar & Grill (575 S. Schuyler Ave.) is the only restaurant in the city of Kankakee to offer a view of the river, and they now have a remodeled patio to make your visit even more enjoyable. Enhancements include a pergola, railings, umbrellas and landscaping.

The Landing serves lunch and dinner daily. “Summertime Express Lunches” available  from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and include a sandwich, soup and salad bar. Daily specials include a half-pound burger for $1 on Tuesdays. Pizza specials include a 12″ one-topping pizza for $5. Dinner selections include ribs and steak.

The Landing is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. The kitchen is open until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For carry-out, call (815) 935-5454.

Construction is complete on the patio at French Toast (161 E. Bethel) in Bourbonnais. Not only does this offer patrons the ability to dine al fresco, but it offers additional seating at this very popular eatery.

French Toast is open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Breakfast is served all day; lunch is served after 11. The phone is (815) 929-3733.

If you go, try the reuben. It’s the best I’ve ever had.

Niro’s Gyros (545 S. Kennedy Drive) in Bradley will be unveiling a new and improved falafel sandwich on Thursday and celebrating by selling them for just $1 all day.

I’m a big fan of falafel, which are kind of like hush puppies but made with ground chickpeas (or sometimes fava beans) instead of ground corn. Herbs and spices are added to the batter, which is formed into balls or patties and fried. At Niro’s, they wrap the falafel in flat bread and add lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and a tahini sauce, which is made from sesame seeds.

While you may not have heard of falafel before, they’re as common in the Middle East and parts of Europe as hamburgers and hot dogs are here. The protein-packed snacks are particularly popular with vegetarians.

While Niro’s has been serving falafel sandwiches for several months, they now have invested in more kitchen space and special equipment to allow for a better and more authentic preparation.

Niro’s opens at 10 a.m. daily. They close at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The phone is (815) 935-1790.