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26 | October 10, 2019 | the orland Park Prairie dining out <strong>OP</strong>Prairiedaily.com Quick Bites Tailgate time: A look at the area’s most interesting game-day options Staff Report Fact: It’s almost impossible to truly enjoy a sporting event without at least a little snack or something to drink. And whether fans are going out or having friends over for the big game, the southwest suburbs offer no shortage of interesting options. What follows are a few of the area’s biggest attentiongrabbers this football season. Totchos: The un-nachos Stoney Point Grill, 19031 Old LaGrange Road in Mokena What would happen if potatoes and nachos got together and had a love child? It might end up being something akin to totchos, Stoney Point Grill’s take on two beloved tailgate appetizers. Totchos replace the triangular tortillas with tater tots, then smother them in sour cream, bacon bits, provolone cheese, garlic and taco seasoning, all served in a skillet for an easy, shareable snacking during a Bears game, where customers can order the Frankensteinian creation for $8. Gameday specials include Miller buckets, boneless wings, pull pork potato skins, Buffalo chicken nachos and an assortment of drinks. Reporting by T.J. Kremer, Contributing Editor The Bomber: A unique take on the cheese dog Bailey’s Bar & Grill, 17731 Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park Most Chicago-area folks are always game to indulge in a Chicago-style hot dog. But most probably have not had The Bomber, which is sure to take taste buds to a whole new dimension. The hot dog is by no means ordinary. Owner Tamir Bailey said customers certainly cannot find it anywhere else, because it was concocted nine years ago in their kitchen. “This is our creation,” she said. The Bomber is sliced down the middle and filled with American cheese, then wrapped in bacon and deep-fried. Tomato, onion, relish, sport peppers and cucumber complete the hot dog. “It’s pretty filling,” Tamir said. “You have just one, and then you’re good.” The meal is $6 and comes with a side of fries. On Sundays when the Bears play, the hotdog by itself is $3.50. Reporting by Jacquelyn Schlabach, Contributing Editor Ribs: St. Louis-style Bear Down Barbecue, 20857 South LaGrange Road in Frankfort Frankfort’s Bear Down Barbecue has two main claims to fame: the Chicago Bears memorabilia lining its walls and the St. Louisstyle spare ribs that earned it a spot on WGN-TV’s “Chicago’s Best BBQ” list in 2017. Owner Rashid Riggins said the restaurant only purchases premium ribs and seasons them with a special dry rub blend before they go into the smoker. A live fire grill gets the meat “nice and crispy on the outside, while completely tender on the inside,” he said. Diners have the option to have the ribs slathered with the restaurant’s signature barbecue sauce, or just dry rub with the sauce on the side. “The rub definitely has sweetness to it, because of the brown sugar, but it’s a very complex flavor, and it has 21 different seasonings and spices in it,” Riggins said. Reporting by Nuria Mathog, Contributing Editor The Totchos at Stoney Point Grill in Mokena combine potatoes and the concept of nachos, and can be purchased on game days for $8. T.J. Kremer III/22nd Century Media Loaded Bloody Mary: A noon starter Coom’s Corner Sports Grill in 1225 E. 9th St. in Lockport The bold Loaded Bloody Mary at Coom’s Corner Sports Grill is designed to incite passionate reactions. Priced at just $6, the concoction is prepared from scratch, with tomato juice and the restaurant’s special homemade spices, along with pickles, olives, sausage and cheese on a stick, as well as a generous sprinkling of celery salt along the rim. This vodka-based cocktail has a kick and, according to owner Candy McWilliams, it pairs well with any of the items on the menu, especially a burger. “It’s not your typical, out-ofthe-jar Bloody Mary mix,” Mc- Williams said. “It is bold and unlike anything you will find at another bar.” Sundays are dedicated to the Loaded Bloody Mary, and it attracts a large tailgate crowd. “We sell a lot of these on the weekends, especially when guests come in to watch the games,” she said. “This drink is not for those who don’t like spicy things, but if you want something hardy with a strong flavor, it meets all the requirements.” Reporting by Abhinanda Datta, Assistant Editor Game-day gathering Pelican Harry’s Sports Grill, 14807 Founders Crossing in Homer Glen One place that pulls out all the stops for Sunday games is Pelican Harry’s Sports Grill. The Homer Glen bar and eatery features the likes of a free halftime buffet, a Bears jersey giveaway and Sunday specials to keep fans of the Monsters of the Midway happy. For Pelican Harry’s co-owners Jim Dobek and John Hoffenkamp, it is a football season tradition spanning more than a decade. “We’ve had chicken Parmesan, a taco bar; it varies,” Hoffenkamp said of the buffet, which typically also includes a pasta and side salad. “It’s not beans and weenies. Each buffet is different.” As for the jerseys, patrons may be surprised when they come in for a game, with some of them autographed. And for ravenous fans wanting a bite outside of halftime, the Sunday specials include tacos; domestic pitchers, pints and buckets; and Bloody Marys. “We usually have a full house,” Hoffenkamp said of the game-day crowd. “Usually, every seat is taken. We extended our patio, and that has been full every game. It’s usually a pretty great atmosphere.” Reporting by Thomas Czaja, Senior Editor Pizza in the parking lot? The ultimate party Wooden Paddle, 212 Stephen St. in Lemont There is nothing wrong with ordering pizza to feed the party. But what if that pizza instead was being made in a wood-fired oven, at the party, and it did not require any effort or further cleanup? Well, Wooden Paddle — which started in Orland Park before its move to Lemont — has made a name for itself in the mobile pizza oven business. And while it would be a first, the business is not opposed to the idea of catering a tailgate. “Jon’s a huge Bears fan,” coowner Brianna Cowan said of her husband. “We haven’t catered a game before — we usually do weddings — but we’d definitely be up for it.” Provided money is no object for the game-day festivities, of course. Movies have taught us you can’t put a price tag on the biggest party of the season. But Wooden Paddle can. And the oven and effort will cost fans a $1,500 food and beverage minimum, $395 for setup, 10 percent for sales tax and another 15 percent for gratuity on non-wedding weekends. Reporting by Bill Jones, Editor
<strong>OP</strong>Prairiedaily.com puzzles the orland park prairie | October 10, 2019 | 27 crosstown CROSSWORD & Sudoku The crosstowns: Frankfort, Homer Glen, Lockport, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park, Tinley Park Crossword by Myles Mellor and Cindy LaFleur Across 1. Trick taker, often 4. Paddle 7. Circus performer 14. It goes with eggs 15. Sports ___ 16. Lively musical with Richard Gere starring 17. Creative genre 19. Sea cow 20. Kind of permit 22. Greek salad cheese 25. One to thank 26. Bag holder 31. Taste that’s not sweet, sour, bitter or salty 33. Backgammon equipment 35. Attraction 36. Tinley Park resident won “Best in Show” at Gallery Seven’s Open Lens X juried photography show, ____ Dietz 38. Crag 39. Reject 40. Questioning sounds 42. Married 44. Game of Thrones character 48. Needle hole 50. Adjust, in a way 55. Baseball’s Tony or Alejandro 56. Nylon boo-boo 58. Transported 59. TV journalist Mitchell 61. 2004 biographical film 63. Community rules 64. Tinley Park sports teams nickname 67. Main character who isn’t a good guy 71. Reduces friction 75. Throw 76. Wide shoe spec 77. U.N. workers’ grp. 78. Wee 79. Sound of impatience 80. UPS delivery, abbr. Down 1. “So it’s you!” 2. It may be driven 3. CPR expert 4. Double reed instrument 5. Ordered display 6. Accomplish using force 7. Zenith 8. Tour operator, at times 9. Dentist’s directive 10. Edible tuber 11. Dracula, at times 12. Fine wine attribute 13. Foot digit 18. Heartthrob 21. Ravel’s “Gaspard de la ___” 22. Astrakhan, for one 23. Expressive rock genre 24. Check 27. Dictionary abbreviation 28. Before: Prefix 29. Cereal tidbit 30. Low card 32. Belligerence 34. Bull’s lady 37. Reference book 41. Dict. listing 43. Belle at the ball 44. Hot springs 45. Clucker 46. Word in the name of many duos 47. Sound processing unit 49. Rank 51. City on the Arkansas River 52. Land of opportunity 53. Moon phase 54. Journal VIPs 57. Remote, say 60. 1975 Pulitzer-winning critic 62. Yesteryears 65. Lacking energy 66. Computer nerd, for example 67. Turner of note 68. Vein contents, perhaps 69. Wedding notice word, perhaps 70. Chinese river 72. Little drink 73. Forest denizen How to play Sudoku Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1-9. LEVEL: Medium Crossword by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan answers ORLAND PARK Traverso’s Restaurant (15601 S Harlem Ave, Orland Park; (708) 532- 2220) ■5-7 ■ p.m. Mondays: Free bar bingo Girl in the Park (11265 W. 159th St., Orland Park; (708) 226- 0042) ■8 ■ p.m. Wednesday- Saturday: Live music The Brass Tap (14225 95th Ave. Suite 400, Orland Park; (708) 226-1827) ■8 ■ p.m. Tuesdays: Trivia. Prizes awarded ■9 ■ p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: Live music Dan ‘D’ Jac’s (9358 171st St., Orland Hills; (708) 460-8773 ■9 ■ p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesdays: acoustic open mic night ■9:30 ■ p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays: karaoke ■9:30 ■ p.m.-2:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays: karaoke Fox’s Restaurant and Pub (9655 W. 143rd St., Orland Park; (708) 349- 2111) ■6-9 ■ p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: Eman ■6-9 ■ p.m. Wednesdays: Gene Infelise and Francesca Papa Joe’s (14459 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park; (708) 403-9099) ■6-10 ■ p.m. Fridays: The keyboard stylings of Roger Pampel Square Celt Ale House & Grill (39 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park; (708) 226-9600) ■8 ■ p.m. Tuesdays: Free Bar Bingo ■8 ■ p.m. Wednesdays: Free Trivia ■9 ■ p.m. Fridays or Saturdays: Live Music ■10 ■ p.m. Sundays: Karaoke To place an event in The Scene, email a.datta@22ndcentury media.com.
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