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.

Squeaky’s is closed again. The barbecue restaurant on East Court Street was open for a few days at the beginning of August, closed, was supposed to reopen on Aug. 14, and then closed again.

I stopped in between the two openings. (I think it was Aug. 12.) I spoke with the manager in person, and I spoke with the owner by phone. They told me they would be reopening on Friday, Aug. 14, which I published in my print column. I don’t know if they opened that day or not, but I do know they were closed when I stopped in again on Aug. 28.

A phone call to the business has not been returned.

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.

The 74th annual Greek Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 13, from noon to 8 p.m.

Dinners include your choice of Greek style shish-ke-bob or chicken, plus several sides. For dessert, numerous homemade Greek pastries and sweets, including the classic baklava, are available for sale.

The festival is held at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, which is at 296 N. Washington Ave. in Kankakee.

A reader named Janice emailed me to asked, “Have you suggested — and I missed?? — The Great American Grill at Hilton Garden Inn? Always good. Always made fresh. Nice menu. Daily specials.”

The Great American Grill is in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn (455 Riverstone Parkway) in Kankakee. That’s the northeast corner of the Exit 308 interchange.

They’re open daily for breakfast and dinner. Call (815) 932-4444 for more information.

Thanks to a reader named Dianne, who yesterday sent me this recommendation for Paul’s Place in Kankakee:

“I don’t know if you have tried “Paul’s Place” lately, but if not, you are in for a pleasant surprise.  They have a large menu and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner with specials each day.  The food is really good and the price is very reasonable; they also have homemade desserts which are yummy!  For the adult crowd and those looking for a unique assortment of quality beers, Paul’s Place would be hard to beat.  The service is good and the people are friendly.

Take a serious look at this establishment; your taste buds will thank you!”

Other Best Bites readers like Paul’s Place, too. Click here to see what Lois, Rosemary and Matt have to say.

Paul’s Place is at 500 S. Washington Ave. in Kankakee.

I discovered yesterday that 5 Star Wings & More has closed. There’s a “For rent” sign in the window at 408 N. Schuyler Ave. in Kankakee.

Another eatery, C & L Ribs, looks to be opening next door. The name of the restaurant and the phone number — (815) 928-8811 — are etched in the glass windows, and a “coming soon” sign is posted. C & L is at 406 N. Schuyler, which previously was home to Big Poppy’s.

Squeaky’s BBQ will open at 11 a.m. tomorrow at 1633 E. Court St. in Kankakee. They will offer BBQ ribs, chicken, fish and hamburgers.

Dining is available inside, and there are plans to add picnic tables for outdoor seating.

Hours will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

To order, call (815) 614-3119.

The third annual Half Paddy Festival will be held Sept. 11 and 12 at St. Patrick’s Church in Kankakee. The corned beef dinner will be Saturday (the 12th) from 5 to 8 p.m.

The festival is celebrated half-way to St. Patrick’s Day, thus the name.