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Big beers, bigger TV screens on tap at Big Daddy's
This summer while many students were busy with jobs, vacations, and schoolwork. Lawrence welcomed several venues that depending on your mood, could tantalize your taste buds, quench your thirst, or treat you to live tunes.
If you enjoy good food and a good game, Big Daddy's Bar & Grill, 925 Iowa St., in the Hillcrest Shopping Center, is the place
Larger than life?
Big Daddy's pours 34 ounces into their mugs;
this replica may not be as quenching.
When you enter, you are greeted with team memorabilia, pictures of football and basketball players and team logos. Jayhawk fans will find the huge full-colored, Jayhawk painted in the center of the colling may be a boost for team spirit.
A full schedule of Kansas City Royals' games, along with a full season of "Monday Night Football" will keep you in tune with the world of sports. The team's missions allow you to enjoy a beer and good food while watching the action
And that is exactly what Chris Pipe, a member of KU's 1988 NCAA championship team, won.
"We could brag on our food but I would rather the customers brag." Bishop said.
"Big Daddy's has great chicken wings and sandwiches," Piper said. "Teat here once a week."
Every Sunday and Monday night, Big Daddy's has a special of three dozen chicken wings and a pitcher of beer for $10,宜 daily you can get 34 ounces of beer
Big Daddy's offers four different Philadelphia sandwiches, a Big Daddy Burger and a Big Eight pork tenderloin—and nothing on the menu is over $5.
John Bishop, owner of Big Daddy's, said he opened the bar and grill in April so students could eat good food while enlivening the game
Carlos O'Kelly's: The taste of the old Southwest in the Heartland
Big Daddy's also sponsors a group of season ticket holdout KU football fans, that includes a T-shirt of each game and an all-you-can-eat breakfast after each home game. This is co-sponsored by the Jayhawk Bookstore, KLZR and Coors.
For a taste of the old southwest in Lawrence, complete with original pottery from Santa Fe, rough pine ceilings, pictures of Mexican outfalls and authentic Mexican food, try Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican restaurant, 707 W. 23rd St.
By Janice Swinton
Kansan feature writer
The owners, Darrell and DavidROLph, of Wichita, chose Lawrence to open their 17th restaurant because, according to Brad Remington, restaurant manager, they saw a need for a nice, sit-down restaurant that catered to families and students. Carlos O'Kelly's opened in June and is now in its ninth week of business.
But the atmosphere, complete with pinatas, sombreros, rustic lanterns and cactuses, is not the only thing that is southwestern at O'Kelly's- the food is made fresh on the premises every day, using recipes from southwest Arizona and New Mexico, making the food as authentic as possible. Specialities include chicken and beef fajitas, shrimp picadoes, hot wings and奶酪 cheese crackers. On Wednesday nights, Margaritas are just $2.
Special orders are no problem at O'Kelly's. So if you like your Mexican food hot and spicy, nice and mild, with or without onions, or any way else, Remington promises, if humanly possible, they will fit their customers' orders."
Also, birthdayds at O'Kelly's are special events, complete with a sombrero for the birthday celebrant, free fried ice cream, and a framed picture of yourself and the staff as they sing "Happy Birthday" at your table. Reminding you can it be embarrassing. So if you want to surprise a friend on their birthday, take them to O'Kelly's.
O'Kelly's also offers a full service to-go counter.
"All of our food can be ordered to go, and ready in 10 minutes with free chips and salsa," Remington said. "Or you can be in and for lunch in probably 35 minutes."
Daron Bennett/ KANSAN
Patrons enjoy the nostalgia at Hockenbury Tavern, 10.16 Massachusetts St.
Hockenbury Tavern proudly hangs its patron brass on the wall
By Janice Swinton
Kansan feature writer
Dave Roberts, bar manager, said jazz was the music of choice at his bar. "Hockenbury was opened May 6 as an alternative to the alternative music and because we didn't feel there was a place in Lawrence to see and hear jazz," he said.
When you walk through the doors at Hockenbain Tavern, 1016 Massachusetts St., you step into a scene from the 1890s as the bare stone walls and high ceiling greet you. But then you are quickly brought back in time to the 1920s as you see French saxophones, tubas, flutes, drums, mandolins and guitars lining the walls and ceiling.
On those nights when the crowd is overflowing, Hockenbury opens the back door so customers can enjoy the mural walls of the beer garden. And for art lovers, Hockenbury displays new local artists every four to six weeks.
Wednesdays have been tabbed jazz nights at Hockenbury, with local entertainment playing Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Sunday night is acoustic open mike night, when patrons can sign up and do their own thing for about thirty minutes each.
Hockenbury also offers appetizers, sandwiches, Boulevard beer on tap and weekly specials.
So for an alternative to the alternative in a nostalgic setting. Hockenbury is the place.
Lawrence's best kept secret: "Blues, Brew and BBQ"
by J.R. Clairborne Kansan Staff Writer
For the past eight years, two Lawrence men have toyed with the idea of having their own club. Along the way, they came to know each other from Leavenworth who also wanted home.
Located at 1910 Haskell St. in the 19th Street Center, the collaborated efforts of Jerome Williams, Larry Coleman, David Webb, and Wayne January, have resulted in a restaurant/lounge that customers have called "the best kept secret in Kansas."
In April, those dreams crossed the threshold of reality as the quartet opened "Blues, Browns and Beets."
Known as "The Three Bs," the establishment serves just what its name says; blues music, by both live performances and a compact disc jukebox, an open bar and barbecue that Coleman said was pulling the barbecue connoisseurs who normally travel to Williamsburg, considered one of the area's best barbecue.
In commenting about the food, Coleman said, "You know it's good when you come in and don't hear people talking."
Williams said, "You just hear them smacking."
Three Bs was originally designed with the 30-and-up jazz and blues crowd in mind, but Williams said they catered to virtually anyone who walked through the door.
wanted something where people could feel comfortable and people could have trouble and hassle they find at other places." Williams said.
"The atmosphere, management, and food is what I like about it," said Suber.
He said Three Bs was also a good place to simply meet people, because it attracted a diverse clientele.
Edward Suber and Kenton Clark, customers of Three Bs,' agreed that Williams' efforts have not been in vain.
"But the food is what keeps me coming back," sad Süber. "The one that has a secret recipe with a taste that's different than everyone else's."
Clark, an Atchinson senior,
echoed Sober's opinion but
added that he liked it most,
because it was somewhere he,
as an African American, felt
comfortable.
"They actually play African-American music here, not just rock like most places. China."
Landmark hotel opens doors to blue skies and new patrons
By Janice Swinton
Kansan feature writer
The owners hope the open jam sessions on Sundays will attract students and area bands, especially jazz and blues groups.
If you are physically stuck in English 101 but your mind is still on vacation,you might enjoy the vacation atmosphere at the Eldridge Beer Garden, 701 Massachusetts St., in the Eldridge Hotel.
The Eldridge Beer Garden, which opened June 3 and seats 140, is the only beer garden facing Massachusetts with live music. Michael Hubert, assistant manager, said the beer garden attracted a variety of patrons.
"We cater to hotel guests, the game crowds, college students, as well as the older business crowd," he said. "There is something here for everyone."
On any given day, you can escape for lunch while basking in the sunshine and enjoying the garden, sipping one of the 25 domestic beers sold there. Or maybe you just want to relax and enjoy the cool summer breeze while listening to one of the live acoustic, folk, or jazz bands entertaining during the dinner hours. The garden offers lively dinners through Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30, until 10 p.m., and the bar is open until 2 a.m. Draw beer is $2.50 for 20 ounces of Boulevard beer or Adamus beer.
So if you would like to extend your summer vacation, the Eldridge Beer Garden offers an alternative. But hurry, this outdoor atmosphere will only be around until mid-October.
Daron Bennett / KANSAN
A seldomly seen scene for KU stuuenus
The front door of "The three Bs."
What's hot and what's not in the Lawrence Area.
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Nightlife
Benchwarmer's
1601 W. 23rd
Tonight - Baghdad Jones
Fri. - That Statue Moved
Sat. - Jackiopierce
- Features 10 TV's with satellite dish & Monday Night Football
Brass Apple Sports Bar & Restaurant
3300 W.15th
Congo Bar
Dos Hombres
Colingo Bar
520 N. 3rd
Fri. - Billy Spears
Down & Under
815 New Hampshire
Tonight* Jeff & Jeff
Fri. - Chris Seegan*
*Karaoke every Tuesday night*
801 New Hampshire
Tonight - Hell Cat Trio *$3 Cover
Fri. - Chubby Smith & His Orchestra *$4 Cover
Sat. - Technicolor Head Rush & Joe Worker
*$4 Cover
Sun. - Drakomagnet *$3 Cover
Gusto's
925 Iowa
Tonight - Karoke *$3 Cover
Fri - Lonesome Hounddogs *$3 Cover
Sat - ID Explosion *$3 Cover
Wed - Tee Hefty *$3 Cover
Henry T's
Henry T's
3520 W. 6th
*Karaoke every Thursday night
Hockenbury Tavern
Rockababy Tavern
1016 Massachusetts
Tonight - Barn Burners *$3 Cover
Fri - Baghdad Jones *$3 Cover
Sat - Chubby Smith & His Orchestra *$3 Cover
Sun - Open Mike
-Ward - Mark Rasmussen * $3 Cover
Jazzhaus
926 1/2 Massachusetts
Tonight - Native Shock *$2 Cover
Fri. & Sat. - Maybe/Definitely *$3 Cover
Johnny's
601. N. 21n
Fri. & Sat. - Valentine * $1 Cover
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