Slim & Chubby’s Pour House opened Thursday at 1500 N. Hobbie (a.k.a. Illinois Route 50) in Kankakee. Hours are 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. Their phone is (815) 614-3596.
Read my original post about the new bar for more information,
If you’ve never been to One Sixty Four North in Kankakee, here’s a good excuse to check them out: They’re now offering $4 martinis on Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m.
The martini menu lists more than a dozen options, including the French martini, which is picture below.
The glasses are attractive AND functional, as the ice in the bowl keeps the drink cold. When you take a sip, just pick up the top, leaving the bowl on the bar or table.
One Sixty Four North is at 164 N. Schuyler Ave. in Kankakee.
A $4 martini at One Sixty Four North.
There are a dozen options on the martini menu.
From a reader named Mary Ann:
I’ve read the write-up on the Kempton Restaurant (been there) which is good, but if you go 5 miles down the road to Cullom, you will find a great place to eat at Sling Shots Saloon.
Most people say they serve the best pizza around all week long.
They serve a menu of sandwiches, wings, and appitizers all week. Lunch specials Wednesday thru Saturday. Evening specials are Wednesday nite Fried Chicken, Thursday nite Tacos, Friday nite Cod or Prime Rib, and Saturday nite Prime Rib or Ribeye Steak.
It’s worth a trip to the country to savor some good food. Their phone is 815-689-2193.”
Sling Shots Saloon is at 119 W. Hack St. in Cullom.
A new bar, Slim & Chubby’s Pour House, will be opening soon in Kankakee.
Owner John Hogan (aka “Slim”) and friend Matt Neblock (aka “Chubby”) expect to complete renovations in about three weeks. Much of the interior decor is from an Indiana barn that was torn down. The old lumber, beams and tin roofing are meant to create the look and feel of a “pour house.” The playful name also brings to mind the art of pouring beer, of course.
The building is at 1500 N. Hobbie. Formerly home to Up in Smoke, and a real estate company before that, it sits on the Bradley/Kankakee border, which is also where Hobbie becomes Kinzie Avenue, aka Illinois Route 50.
There won’t be food, but there will be coffee and doughnuts every morning. (Very clever. That way if your boss drives by and sees your car there at 7 a.m., he won’t know whether you’re having coffee or Miller Lite for breakfast.) There will also be basic bar fare, including pizza and beef jerky. Hours will be 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
When I hear of a firm opening date I’ll post an update on the blog. If you want to be alerted via email, please contact me to be added to my email list.
Yeah! Some good news for a change!
A new bar, Escape, opens today at 383 W. Station St. (formerly The Alamo) in Kankakee. During the grand opening festivities tonight they will be giving away two trips, one to Cancun and one to Las Vegas.
Escape is owned by Jason Beckner. The phone number is (815) 802-7507. Hours are 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to midnight on Sunday.
The casualties continue to mount. I just heard that Big Randy’s Bar & Grill in Kankakee closed July 3. I’ve left a phone message to see if I can find out anything more.
(Thanks to a reader named Tom for that tip.)
Jim & Angie’s Saloon is now open in Kankakee.
The bar, which also offers food, is inside the Economy Inn, which is on the west side of U.S. 45/52 on the southern end of town. Jim and Angie Krumwiede own the tavern, thus the name.
The saloon opens at 7 a.m. Monday through Friday (so you can start your drinking early!!), and at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. It closes at 2 a.m. daily.
“Fix’ins” are available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 8 p.m. on the weekends. Also, chicken patties, pork tenderloins and pizzas are available during saloon hours. The food is made fresh daily, according to the press release I received.
The daily Fix’in specials are:
For carry-out, call Jim & Angie’s at (815) 932-0990.
Spinner’s Tailspin Inn (formerly Heather’s Tap) is open at 1895 S. Schuyler Ave. in Kankakee. The name is a play on aviation terms and is a nod to the profession of the new owner, local pilot Joe Kintz.
A grand opening is planned for April 18, and part of the festivities will be a raffle giveaway of a boat and airplane rides. Customers can enter the raffle each time they visit between now and the 18th.
Hours for the bar are 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. The attached liquor/convenience store is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
In other bar news:
• City Tavern (367 S. West Ave.) in Kankakee is once again owned by Connie and Bill Kendziorek.
• Plush (360 S. East Ave.) in Kankakee is holding Martinis and Manicures night on Monday from 7 to 10 p.m.
The Library Bar in Bourbonnais is now open.
Formerly known as R.D.’s, the bar is at the northwest corner of Convent and Illinois Route 102.
Owners Mike Brooks, Brent Manau and Scott Irps purchased the building in August and have been operating it since then. It was closed for the last few weeks while undergoing remodeling and officially reopened on Saturday. Outside, new signs and awnings are up. Interior improvements include a new bar and cabinetry, new tile floor, new stone accents, T.V.s and updated restrooms.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week. The address is 131 E. Marsile St. The phone number is (815) 928-9143.
Here’s a photo of the new exterior:
The Library Bar (exterior)
And the new interior:
The Library Bar (interior)
Here’s what it used to look like:
