SmokeEaters Pub…”FOODIE REPORT” with Roundhouse Ron

Are you ready to be impressed? Wait until you get a look at the all new JC’s Washington House, you know…the old Whiskey Tango, located at 14000 Bustleton Avenue, in Northeast Philadelphia. I know there were many fond memories but say fairwell to the old and welcome the new! You will be knocked off your feet! No worries you won’t have to wait much longer for the “unveiling” of the new ROCK ROOM, the “soft opening” will be the weekend of Sept. 7th with Avoiding the Angel, Travia, and Sinner Saints and then on Sept. 8th with the band Full Circle. The big Grand Opening is the weekend of September 28th with The Hyde, Hammerdown, Electric Boa and on the 29th see 10 Years Gone and Cougars Crossing. There will be tons of drink specials, give-a-ways, free hor’devours from 8-10pm on both nights. Make sure you get there early! The doors open at 8pm! Of course the Sports Bar has been open throughout the summer serving up some great grub, showcasing lots of cool acoustic acts, fun rounds of pool and lots of great sports games on their many flatscreen televisions.
Here is a little glimpse of what you will find when the all new ROCK room opens up… The decor is all Music Memorabilia, walls are purple and shades of gray, Groovy lighting throughout, the entire stage was re-vamped-once again making its status of having the biggest stage, & the “baddest” house sound & lighting in NE Philly. They also extended the drum riser so even a keyboard player or horn section will fit! And for my fellow/female ROCK & ROLLERS right off the stage chill out in our very own dressing room! Remember them?! Right off to the side is the black wall where all the performers will put their autograph- yes JC’s Washington House is giving musicians the star treatment!
In fact every one is a star to them-check out some more cool stuff they have lined up….There is a new Martini Bar & Lounge with leather sofas and tables; where you can order up the best Martinis around and sample shots of Washington Apples, their Specialty Drink for just $3.00 all day every day!! There is beer tub bar enclosed with chalkboard beer selections for the night, a
Check out the schedule! All new Thursdays “Ladies Nite”with EBE entertainment sponsored DJ’s in the house, Fridays: Original Night, Saturdays: Cover bands, Tribute and National Acts, Sundays: Watch all the games with Direct TV (in the Sports bar and there is never a cover!), Monday is Quizzo, Tuesday is AArdvark Poker Nite/Tournament (http://www.aardvarkpoker.com), ; Wednesdays: Free rounds of Pool and $1 drafts! And as always there are tons of drink specials every day of the week! On Oct. 5th local “Rock Star Favorite”, Jimmy Wooten, beating the skins for Breathing Theory and Dead Superstar along with local artists Release and Reckless Behavior! Doors open at 8pm, you can buy tickets in advance for $10 or $12 at the door! Then on Saturday, Oct. 6th: There is gonna be another Big EVENT –that will blow your mind! (tba on Sept. 6th…I tried all I could but they wouldn’t even tell me!)
Of course you can still order up some incredible food from their kitchen which is open daily until closing. Lunch specials are just $3.95 from 11-3pm in the Sports bar. And if you want to hold your next private event there please call (215) 671-9234 or visit their new website at
www.jcwashingtonhouse.com.
BTW…If you are wondering how they got their new name; here is the scoop. JC (the owner) first purchased the property in 1979 the name of the establishment at the time was “Washington House”. Since that name was in existence for about 300+ years, they decided to go back to what worked back then and for a bit good luck too! So with that I, along with all the staff at OOT wish JC’s Washington House staff & owners luck as well! And for those of you who waited patiently for a cool place to hang out with great entertainment, food, icy cold drinks, dancing, and fun….the wait is over!
Dolan’s is an authentic Irish themed Pub and Restaurant; located at 630 Rt. 130 South, in Burlington New Jersey (directly across from Discount Liquor World and Primo Hoagies, right off of the Burlington-Bristol Bridge). Dolan’s offers great food and drink, in a fun and friendly environment. Dolan’s has already become a welcomed addition to the neighborhood and a place where you will enjoy having dinner and drinks while socializing with friends! Their staff goes above and beyond to make sure that your experience is unforgettable! Owned and operated by Tom and Kimberly Dolan; they plan to keep to its true Irish identity while focusing on the community.
All of their food is locally grown and sourced. The chicken is pastured local, antibiotic and hormone free, and fed a GMO-free diet of grain. The beef is all grass fed and from a local farm. Open everyday of the week, Monday thru Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00am and on Sunday from noon until 2:00am. Lunch is served at 11:30am! Some of “Dolan’s Favorites” features Ireland’s best dishes such as Harp-Battered Chicken Fingers, Fried Irish Cheddar, Belfast Rose, Bangers in Blankets, Irish Egg Rolls, Guinness Braised Brisket, Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie, Bacon & Cabbage, Bangers and Mash, Steak & Chips, Chicken Boxty, Curried Chicken, and Jameson Walnut Tart & Chocolate Guinness Pudding for dessert! Sounds delicious!
Dolan’s also has a great selection of beer on tap, including Guinness, Harp, Kilkenny, Smithwick’s and Magners Irish Cider. Their Happy Hour specials are from Monday to Friday from 4:00 to 7:00. Starting on August 16th Dolan’s will be hosting Karaoke on Thursday nights. They also have a great line-up of live Irish and acoustic music as well as a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights!
There is a lot that sets Dolan’s apart from other local Irish Pubs, come out and see for yourself! For more information on upcoming events check them out at
www.facebook.com/DolansIrishPub until next time…… “Sláinte!”
by Helene
The Fireside Beef & Ale is located at 237 Elmwood Avenue, in Feasterville, PA. This neighborhood pub has been around since 1978 and has gone through many changes. I asked John, the owner, what’s new for 2012? He was excited to finally announce his plans for their expanded outdoor patio-set to open on August 1st! It will seat up to 85 guests and will be equipped with an outdoor bar-perfect for spending these lazy hazy days of summer! The Fireside is family owned and is a great spot to hang out for lunch or dinner, to watch the game or be entertained! Open every Monday & Tuesday from 3pm until 2am and the rest of the week from 11am until 2am.
The Fireside has a great menu! Everything John cooks up is fresh and home-made! Known for their Clams Casino, 9 ounce Burgers, Roast Beef and Pulled Pork sandwiches-which are out of this world! You also have to try their fresh Steamers and Mussels in their famous Drunken Sauce! For the summer you can get All-U-Can-Eat Snow Crabs every Tuesday from 7-10pm for just $24.95! Delicious!
All summer long come out for their Friday night LIVE JAM with KIRKO from 5-9pm! There will be reduced drink specials, give-a-ways and other specials which change from week to week. Happy hour is from 5-7pm with $5 Martinis! A must try is their Key Lime Pie or their Mint Chocolate Chip Martinis! Tuesdays is Quizzo and every Sunday is Karaoke from 8-midnight!
Here are some other upcoming events to look forward to at the Fireside. On Saturday, July 28th get out your spandex for the 80’s Retro Party. On Aug. 18th & 19th they will be holding their annual Wiffle Ball Tournament sponsored by Miller Lite. And there will be an end to the summer LUAU sometime in September! So when you are in the neighborhood make sure you stop by the Fireside Beef & Ale-you will definitely want to keep coming back!
The sky is the limit when it comes to serving patrons at the Sky Box Sports Bar & Grille! I spoke with General Manager, Joel, who is so excited about this place-its contagious! This place is all about fun and Joel re-iterated the importance of doing everything in his means to assure that whoever walks thru their doors will come back and continue to spread the word! The owners have turned the classic La Casa Mia into the State of the Art venue it is today. They even hired La Casa Mia’s own beloved Chef, who cooks up delicious full menu entrees to your typical bar favorites. Serving great lunch and dinner specials and happy hours from 4-7pm Monday thru Friday. They also have fresh seafood daily, home-made chicken fingers; nothing is frozen-everything is home-made and fresh….made to order.
The Skybox Sports Bar & Grille is located at 2621 Durham Road in Bristol PA, right off of I-95 and Veterans Highway. And there is plenty of free parking! There is also another lot customers can use on those packed nights and you can even ride on their very own shuttle to get to your spot! Why go downtown or to the shore each weekend; when the Sky Box is just a hop skip and jump up the highway-and it‘s non-smoking.
There is an outside patio which can easily accommodate 50 guests where you can hang out. It’s private and heated when needed; with direct assess to two bars and three televisions. The interior is ultra modern with great lighting and there is an upstairs where you can chill out at the mezzanine bar, overlooking the entire place.
The owners, including new partner, Mike Nagel, whose father owns Georgine’s Restaurant, is constantly checking out the competition to ensure that people will keep on coming back. With phenomenal bands and cutting edge DeeJays they got the entertainment thing down. You can also see all the UFC fights you want on either their 70” projection television or any of their other 20 something televisions throughout the bar. Just last weekend 92.5 had their 28th annual ticket run there and about 800 people showed up to party and win free tickets to their annual concert. Skybox also offers VIP customer parties, theme parties; they can also cater your very own event too.
Check out this line-up: Every Sunday you can get 5 bottle buckets for just $6.00! Monday: $2.00 Vodka mixes and $1.00 Drafts, $5.00 16 inch pizzas-order in or out, they even deliver! Every Tuesday and Thursday its $2.00 U-Call-Its! Just added, Wild Western Wednesdays has lots of line dancing, toe tapping and $1.00 Domestic Bottles from 10pm to midnight. You get a scrumptious free buffet every Friday from 11am to 8pm, $1.00 Domestic Drafts & $2 Domestic Bottles from 8-10pm on Friday and Saturday night, along with live entertainment DJ or Band. Here are a few upcoming events: June 9th is the ultimate fight with Pacquiao vs. Bradley, June 12th is the big Beach Party with DJ Chillio in the house. There will be a contest for the best beach attire, lots of give-a-ways including a Miller Lite grill and Phillies’ tickets. New Owner, Mike Nagel’s birthday bash is on June 27th.
The owners of Skybox also like giving back to their community. With ID all Military get 50% off, every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from 11-5pm. The rest of the week its 10% off. They also take care of their local Fire, Police, and EMTs too and offer discounts as well. Joel believes that reputation is most important. “We supply security staff, 7-10 guys to ensure everyone is safe, and the rest of the staff ensures a clean and happy environment. The Skybox is always changing for the better.” Most importantly, “We cant do anything without customers and customers are always no #1 at the Skybox Sports Bar and Grille!” Want to know more? Check them out on Facebook or go to www.http://www.skyboxbarandgrille.com.
Showtime is 8pm:
To Benefit: Shriners Hospital for Children.
Place:Katie O’ Donnells4501 Woodhaven Rd Phila -215-637-5151
Entertainment: Rock Around the Clock >
See Danny & the Juniors along with 15 area singers, there to help raise money for the Shriners Hospital for Children
Date: Monday April 16th
Big Weekend everyone! March is going out like a Lion with Entertainment …here is what is going on Fri March 30th/ Sat 31st/ and Sun April 1st in our Greater Philadelphia area…much of this is what you can find in each OOT Guide…the Free Entertainment News Source covering local Entertainment and found at selected area Hot Spots.
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Here goes: The big news Today>The “Xfinity” LIVE opens in South Philly…check out all the restaurants and Bars and Grand Opening festivities that will be going on later tonight! * Ticneeded This is located at the site of the old Spectrum.
Here are some of our OOT Hot Spots:
Michael’s Cafe Bensalem Pa Fri DJ DANCE PARTY SAT DJ DANCE PARTY WITH MIKE GORMLEY…Sunday Nights DJ Robbie Rob
Harrigan’s Warminster Pa – FRI Chris Huff – Saturday 31st DEEP SIX
The Tango – NE Phila – Fri -Mike Lunemann & Friends – Sat-Joe Wild Band –
Chickie’s & Pete’s inside PARX CASINO * Best Bet for Food and Fun!
Big Heads Sports Bars- All area locations = DJ Dance party *Selected locations
Chickie’s & Petes Roosevlet Blvd – Food Fun (Anytime!)* Coming the Thursday night live Music Series
The New SKY BOX Bristol Pa – Fri Fish Out Of Water – Sat night Dance Party with DJ Raw skills
Hurricane Jacks’ – Levittown Pa Fri Dj Dance Party Brian Potts – Sat 31st – Steamboat Annie
The Stadium Sports Bar & Rest. Holiday Inn South Philly – Fri Soul Curisers – Sat Dj Dance Party
*Chickie’s & Pete’s South Philly – Weekend Dance Party with *DJ Tony Bruno-our Cuz!
Curran’s Iris Inn Bensalem Pa – Fri Loose Leaf Trio & Bangarang Sat – LOVE JUNK
Curran’s Tacony and Palmyra _Live music each weekend * Coming the outside patio/deck Tacony * Best Bet for Friday Happy Hours
Temperance House Newtown Pa Fri. Stems and Seeds Sat – Live Entertainment
Havana’s New Hope Pa – Fri CONCERT with Skid Row and Kixx along with Electric Boa and Sinners Saints Sat. The Seven Band…
The Fireside Feasterville – DJ / Live music optional weekly.
Sweeney’s Saloon – Somerton NE Phila Fri Steal Your Face – Sat -THE LOVE PUPPIES REUNION PARTY
Finnigan’s Wake – Nothern Liberties Phila Fri OOT BAND – MODERN BLISS – Sat – Joe Bachman & the Crew
Mc Stews Irish Sports bar – Levittown Pa – Fri Happy Hour CJ & Chris & Night DJ DANCE PARTY With Codie
Saturday night Drop Jaw in the house
The Road House Newportville Pa – Fri Dj Dance Party Sat 31st – Dudes Named Fred and Guest From Tuesday’s Gone
Maggie’s Waterfront Cafe – DJ DANCE PARTY FRI – SAT NIGHT – APRIL 1st 4pm the OOT BACK IN THE DAY DANCE PARTY with DJ JEFF from F& J DJ’s along with Host OOT’s Mikey V / Prizes
REDZ BAR * GRILLE NE PHILA – FRI DJ JOEY A Saturday night 31st WILDCHILD is in the house with Alexa!
Joe Santucci’s Bar & GRILLE DJ DANCE PARTY WEEKEND dJ Spanky
Blondie’s East – Holland Pa – Friday Video DJ DANCE PARTY on the 3o of the biggest TV’s – Sat DJ Mark Mehler DANCE PARTY!
Nick’s Roast Beef NE PHILA- Open all weekend long!
Paddy Whacks ALL AREA LOCATIONS DJ DANCE PARTY / SAT LIVE IRISH MUSIC
CASPER’S BAR & GRILL NE PHLA -DJ DANCE PARTY FRI Happy Hour Lecompt SAT DANCE PARTY coming *April7th Sir Rod in Concert
3 Monkeys – Open all weekend Check out the MONKEY COURT
SmokeEaters – NE Phila Dj Dance Party Sat nights.
DOG AND BULL – Croydon Pa – FRI Brin Bortnick Sat – Live music
The Stadiums 5 points DJ FRI – Sat 31 DJ DANCE PART
The Stadiums Andalusia DJ FRI – SAT 31 Bonehead
The Stadiums Street Rd Bensalem Pa FRI DJ Sat GREEN DAY TRIUBTE SHOW and NEW AGRESSION REUNION SHOW
Sparky’s World Famous – Live music saturdays….
Murphy’s Bar – DJ Dance Party
Bailey’s Irish Bar – Live bands on the weekends.
FREDDIE’S TAVERN BRISTOL FRI DJ CHEEPO SAT 31st 3 Bands /Original Band Night-some covers
Harrington’s Irish Pub NE PHILA- DJ DANCE PARTY WEEKEND!
MC NOODLES Irish Pub NE PHILA DJ DANCE PARTY WEEKEND!
REALE’S SPORTS BAR – NE PHILA – HAPPY HOUR LIVE with LAST MAN STANDING Sat Mike GOLDMAN / DJ at NIGHT
CAZZ’s SPORTS BAR – Levittown Pa DJ PAUL KIRCHER KARAOKE CONTEST
JT’s Phila House NE PHILA DJ DANCE PARTY
DEAN CASMIRRI’S COLONIAL INN – FRI TOM SEGER KARAOKE SAT DJ GUSTO
TONY’S PLACE – Ivyland Pa – Live Acoustic Fri & Sat
La Casa Di Lucia – NE PHLA FRI Live with Tony Molandro and Sat Live with Tony Rad, SUN live with Debbie knight
Gentlemen’s Clubs – SCRUPLES, TATTLETAILS, DOUBLE VISIONS… CLub Risque, The Penthouse, WEEKEND SPECIALS
Hot times with the hottest looking gals in the land…* Sat nights are great Couples nights at many area Gentlemens’ CLubs…hot DJ’s keep the music hot and heavy!
Other Bets in the area:
Manayunk – The Manyaunk Brew Pub. Social 105, The Castle Roxx, Kildares, Usa Hotel, Zestys’,
Pitchers Pub,
Ardmore Pa – Brownies 23 East / Best College Bar in the region with Live Music.
SPECIAL ITEMS To TAKE NOTE FOR SATURDAY MARCH 31st
NOTE* The new Valley Forge Casino is in Full Swing on Saturday Night March 31st….( See all the action at V )
Tonight – Saturday part 2 of the Grand Opening weekend at the new Xfinity Live Complex in South Phila…
Tonight at the Trump Taj Mahal Visit the Club Casbah… hot Dance Club!
Tonight at the Pool At Harrah’s – Special Guest – from the Jersey Shore DJ Paulie D
Tonight at Club 27 in Olde City – Hot Dance floor action on 3 floors / Q 102 Saturdays
Tonight at The Beachcomber in Seaside Heights NJ – *Shortly Long and The Jersey Horns
Tonight at the Best Dance Club in the City The Roxxy DJ Dance Party -Coming their outside Party Deck
Tonight at the Biggest Dance Club / Bucks County Michael’s Cafe the Music of Michael Gormerly
BEST BETS IN DELAWARE COUNTY:
The Warehouse 24 – Woodlyn
Barnaby’s ( All area Locations)
Tom & Jerry’s Milmont Park
RP Mc Murphy’s Holmes Pa
The Springfield Inn – Springfiled Pa
JD MillGillicuttys ( All area Locations)
THE DECK at the Harbor Point – Essington Pa
Best bets in the City! March 31st
Union Transfer – First Aid Kit -Peggy Sue
Dobbs’ – 5 Original bands tonight with Karaoke Upstairs 2nd Floor
Kildares – Dj’s and Dancing Tonight
The Twisted Tail – BLues tonight with Rroxy Perry
The Blockley – The East Coast Beard & Mustache Championship
The Electric Factoy The Masquerade + Eoto
The Trocadero – Balcony – Sex Toy Bingo
Silk City – Nothern Liberties – DJ DEEJAY
Finnigan’s Wake – Joe Backman & the Crew
*Paddy Whacks – Dj Dance Party – best upstairs 2nd floor bar on South Street!
Best Bets in South Jersey Tonight:
Top Dog – Cherry Hill DJ Dance Party
The Adelphia – Deptford with WOGL98.1 FM BOB PANTANO LIVE ON AIR DANCE PARTY!
The Coast Line – DJ DANCE PARTY
Curran’s Palmyra – Live Music tonight!