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October 2014
Northwest Indiana Dining Verona’s Pizza Margaritas
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Northwest Indiana Events Nickolaus Schultz Fundraiers
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2nd Annual South Shore Midwest Pocket Billiards Championships
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Radison Haunted Hotel Halloween
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Monthly Features
Suds & Cocktails Hop City Brewing Street Smarts Bar Directory Cocktail of the Month Advertising & Submissions NWI Entertainer LLC 6212 US Hwy 6 • Suite 170 Portage, IN 46368
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Suds & Cocktails Written by Rosemarie Stephens
A brewing company that brews beer with equal parts flavor, complexity, and sessionability – that’s how Hop City Brewing can best be described. There are two guys behind Hop City Brewing – Kevin and John - and the Canadian natives have been brewing for two decades. The Barking Squirrel is their flagship brew. At 5% ABV, the Barking Squirrel is an amber lager with a distinct rich burnt orange color. Brewed with nothing but beer goodness, Barking Squirrel’s pleasant aroma and bitterness comes from a blend of hops that are perfectly balanced by a caramel malt sweetness.Did you know the first batch of Barking Squirrel was brewed in John’s kitchen? That’s pretty awesome! Now, there are two things I love about this beer – the name and the taste! The Barking Squirrel is one of those brews that goes down great on a warm summer day, and even better on a crisp fall night. It’s definitely an “anytime beer” and it’s one I plan to stock in my fridge! If an amber lager isn’t your preference, then you’ll absolutely love their
HOPBOT IPA. Programmed with five west coast American hops, HOPBOT IPA brings out waves of absurd citrus and tropical aroma and flavor.The Citra, Centennial, Mosaic, Summit and Willamette hops are perfectly balanced by a solid malt backbone. With a 7.1 % ABV, HOPBOT IPA packs quite a punch! First things first – this IPA is a pretty nice looking beer. It has a beautiful amber color and you instantly get a whiff of the sweet aroma. You can immediately tell there are fruity hops. Now for the taste - it’s very similar to the aroma! Upon first sip you get the sweetness and then its followed up by the bitterness. It finishes with a bit more sweetness and a citrus hop after taste. This IPA is a really great balance of sweet and bitter. What I love most about the beer is the appearance. It’s truly a great IPA with awesome body and incredibly flavor. Do yourself a favor and pick up a six-pack of this – it’s a can’t miss! - NWIE
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Halloween Costume
A bald man with a wooden leg gets invited to a Halloween party. He doesn’t know what costume to wear to hide his head and his leg so he writes to a costume company to explain his problem. A few days later he received a parcel with the following note: Dear Sir, Please find enclosed a pirate’s outfit. The spotted handkerchief will cover your bald head and, with your wooden leg, you will be just right as a pirate. Very truly yours, Acme Costume Co. The man thinks this is terrible because they have emphasized his wooden leg and so he writes a letter of complaint. A week goes by and he receives another parcel and a note, which says: Dear Sir, Please find enclosed a monk’s costume. The long robe will cover your wooden leg and, with your bald head, you will really look the part. Very truly yours, Acme Costume Co. Now the man is really upset since they have gone from emphasizing his wooden leg to emphasizing his bald head so again he writes the company another nasty letter of complaint. The next day he gets a small parcel and a note, which reads: Dear Sir, Please find enclosed a bottle of molasses and a bag of crushed nuts. Pour the molasses over your bald head, pat on crushed nuts, stick your wooden leg up your ass and go as a caramel apple. Very truly yours, Acme Costume Co.
A Modest Man & a Drunk
Big Shots Valparaiso, IN
An extremely modest man was in the hospital for a series of tests, the last of which had left his bodily systems extremely upset. Upon making several false alarm trips to the bathroom, he decided the latest episode was another and stayed put. He suddenly filled his bed with diarrhea and was embarrassed beyond his ability to remain rational. In a complete loss of composure he jumped out of bed, gathered up the bed sheets, and threw them out the hospital window. A drunk was walking by the hospital when the sheets landed on him. He started yelling, cursing, and swinging his arms violently trying to get the unknown things off, and ended up with the soiled sheets in a tangled pile at his feet. As the drunk stood there, unsteady on his feet, staring down at the sheets, a hospital security guard (barely containing his laughter) who had watched the whole incident walked up and asked, “What the heck is going on here! ?” The drunk, still staring down replied: “I think I just beat the shit out of a ghost”
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How to deal with problems in the workplace. STREETWALKER: Rita Lamontagne NICKNAME: “Big Montana” CURRENT PIMP: Milkbone T. Shmoove TASTES LIKE: the black stuff on the street after two months of snow melts.
Maggie, a researcher from Wheeler, asks: Earlier this year, my boss humiliated me by screaming at me in front of my entire department. How am I supposed to let him know I was offended without angering him any more? STREETWALKER: That ain’t shit! Last fall, my pimp put me in a coma for three days because he caught me wearin’ white shoes after Labor Day! I ain’t playin’! I still flinch every time I see a pair of K Swiss!
Paul, a car salesman from Portage, asks: Take Your Child to Work Day is next month, but some of my coworkers have complained that it will be distracting. Should I bring my daughter anyways? STREETWALKER: Be careful with that business! I did that shit last week with my grandson Roger and he hasn’t said a damn word since. He just locks himself in his room and rocks back and forth with his knees to his chest. What a lil’ bitch!
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Dana, an insurance broker from St. John , asks: Recently, I overheard a conversation between two male coworkers that involved one of them receiving oral sex from a college aged intern. Should I contact human resources or just let it go? STREETWALKER: Hahaha!!! Amateur hour! I bet that shit was all fallin’ out the side of her mouth like Cookie Monster! Girrrrl, you gotta squeeze that junk from the bottom like a tube of Colga
Merrillville FOP 168 & Catch 22 Present
OCTOBERFEST FUNDRAISER BENEFIT in Honor of Officer Nickolaus Schultz
Oct 18, 2014 | Starts at 3pm - First Band at 4pm | $5 In honor of Officer Nick Schultz, the Merrillville FOP 168 will be hosting an outdoor Octoberfest at Catch 22 on October 18th. The purpose of this fundraiser is to erect a Memorial in Nick’s honor at the Merrillville Police Station. In addition, funds will also be used to help send Nick’s Crew and fellow Merrillville Police Officers to the Washington D.C. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in May of 2015. We have decided to include raffles and silent auction items in this event. Anyone wanting to donate, please contact Curtis at curtisminchuk1323@gmail.com
Live Entertainment to include: DJ with Jeff Minchuk 4 - 6pm Mr. Funnyman 6:30 - 8:30pm The Planetary Blues Band 9 - 11pm The Alien Syndicate Guest Emcee Tom Lounges from 6pm-midnight Hog Roast with Jason Ketchem Beer Garden sponsored by Sam Adams Boston Beer Company and Indiana Beverage Jumbotron featuring the Notre Dame vs FSU game This event is kid-friendly and we will have activities suited for kids of all ages. $5 Entry Fee
If you are unable to attend, monetary donations may be made payable and sent to: Merillville FOP 168, P.O. Box 10100, Merrillville, IN 46411
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NWI Event: Fallen Officer Nickolaus Schultz Fundraiser at Catch 22 - Merrillville IN by: Stephanie Vega It’s been one month since tragedy fell upon the Merrillville Police Department. 24-year-old police officer Nickolaus Schultz died two days after being shot during an ambush at a condo unit. Schultz was the first Merrillville police officer to be killed in the line of duty. The community, family members, and friends are still trying to recover after this young life was taken too soon. People who were touched by Schultz are doing whatever they can to remember him and now his fellow officers are stepping up to do an event in his honor. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 168 is teaming up with Catch 22 in Merrillville to put on a fundraising event for the fallen officer. FOP President Curtis Minchuk is hoping to raise a generous amount of funds for a memorial, and to send officers to Washington D.C. for a special service to honor Schultz. “We are going to try and hit our goal of $40,000-$50,000,” explained Minchuk. “We want to build a really nice memorial in front of the police station that will last forever. We also want to send Nick’s crew to Washington D.C. in May of 2015 for National Police Officers Week. They have a wall, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, there where they add the names of officers killed in the line of duty. They’ll be adding Nick to the wall so we want his crew there to honor him.”
On October 18, Catch 22 Bar and Grill, located at 500 E. 81st Avenue in Merrillvillewill be hosting an Octoberfest to benefit Nick Schultz. This event will kick off at 3pm and costs only $5 to get in. Your entry fee includes music from Mr. Funnyman (4pm-6pm), Planetary Blues (6:30pm-8:30pm) and Alien Syndicate (9:00pm-11:00pm). All three bands are donating their time for this cause. This family friendly event will also feature a kid’s area. “We are going to have a whole kid’s area,” explained Minchuk. “Our plan is to have a magician in the beginning of the event and get a face painter. We also have the people over at Jak’s Warehouse who is donating stuff for the kids.” It’s expected to be a packed event – after all Nick Schutlz was a hometown hero. “We’ve had so much support from the community, I know people will want to come out in honor of Nick,” said Minchuk. “And we are having a tent so this event will go on rain or shine!” Sam Adams will be sponsoring the event. There will be drink sales inside and outside of the bar. Northwest Indiana’s own Tom Lounges will be on hand at the event serving as an MC. Merrillville Police Chief Joseph Petruch as well as Lake County Sheriff John Buncich are expected to make an appearance. For more information, go to facebook.com/ events/363739647111031/?ref=br_tf. The event will also include raffles and a silent auction. If you’d like to donate an item for this event, please send an email to curtisminchuk1323@gmail.com - NWIE
To donate, send a check to: Merrillville Police Department | 7820 Broadway | Merrillville, IN 46410 *Make checks payable to the Merrillville Police FOP Lodge 168, earmarked for the Nickolaus Schultz Memorial Fund
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Married Couple
A couple was invited to a swanky masked Halloween party. She got a terrible headache and told her husband to go to the party alone. He, being a devoted husband, protested, but she argued and said she was going to take some aspirin and go to bed, and there was no need of his good time being spoiled by not going.So he took his costume and away he went. The wife, after sleeping soundly for one hour, awakened without pain, and as it was still early, she decided to go to the party. In as much as her husband did not know what her costume was, she thought she would have some fun by watching her husband to see how he acted when she was not with him. She joined the party and soon spotted her husband cavorting around on the dance floor, dancing with every nice chick he could and copping a little feel here and a little kiss there. His wife went up to him and being a rather seductive babe herself, he left his partner high and dry and devoted his time to the new stuff that had just arrived. She let him go as far as he wished naturally, since he was her husband. Finally he whispered a little proposition in her ear and she agreed, so off they went to one of the cars and had a little bang. Just before unmasking at midnight, she slipped away and went home and put the costume away and got into bed,wondering what explanation he would make for his behavior. She was sitting up reading when he came in and asked what kind of a time he had. He said, “Oh, the same old thing. You know I never have a good time when you’re not there.” Then she asked, “Did you dance much?” He replied, “I’ll tell you, I never even danced one dance. When I got there, I met Pete, Bill Brown and some other guys, so we went into the den and played poker all evening. But the guy I loaned my costume to sure had a great time!”
Top 10 Reasons Pumpkins are Better Than Men 10 A pumpkin is turned on (lit-up) only when you
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want him to be 9 You know a pumpkin has an empty, mush filled head to begin with. 8 If you don’t like the way he looks, you just carve up another face 7 They are always on the doorstep there waiting for you! 6 One usually makes a better pie 5 No matter what your mood is, pumpkins are always ready to greet you with a smile 4 Every year you get a brand new crop to choose from 3 You don’t feel sleazy picking up a pumpkin 2 It’s ok to use a pumpkin for one night and toss it away 1 When he goes soft you can just toss him out and get another one!
Halloween One-Liners
Q: What are you gonna be for halloween? A: Drunk! Q: What do you call a hot dog with nothing inside it? A: “hollow-weenie!” For Halloween I’m going to write “Life” on a plain white T-shirt and hand out lemons to strangers Q: Which ghost is the best dancer? A: The Boogie Man! This Halloween, the only Candy I’m interersted in swings from a pole and has daddy issues Thank goodness for Halloween, all of a sudden, cobwebs in my house are decorations! I’ll be your trick if you’ll be my treat. Q: How do Rednecks celebrate Halloween? A: Pump kin! Q: When do cannibals cook their victims? A: On Fry Day Q: What’s a monsters favorite desert? A: I-Scream! Q: What do you call a Halloween boner? A: Petrified wood Q: What do you call a dancing ghost? A: Polka-haunt-us Q: How do you write a book about halloween? A: With a ghostwriter. I’m going to celebrate Halloween the same way I always do... by murdering a bunch of teens by the lake. Sincerely, Michael Myers Two monsters went to a Halloween party. Suddenly one said to the other, “A lady just rolled her eyes at me. What should I do?” The other monster replied, “Be a gentleman and roll them back to her.”
Boomers Portage, IN
The name Verona Pizza means something to pizza buffs in Northwest Indiana. The name means a certain type of pizza; a pizza that is distinctively tasty. And although all the different Verona Pizza locations are independently owned, when you acquire the name you acquire the recipe. And you are supposed to stick to it. But at Verona Pizza VI in Merrillville, it wasn’t always that way. The prior owner at the time (from May to August) wasn’t following the recipe and the patrons of the establishment knew it. Business fell off accordingly, and on August 12th, new ownership took the reins. And with new ownership came a return to the origi-
nal Verona Pizza recipe and tradition. The new owner, John Probus, worked at the original Verona Pizza in Hammond and the General Manager, Billy Peach, worked at Verona Pizza IV in Portage. And the new management is dedicated to the Verona Pizza tradition, and wants Northwest Indiana to know it. “We took over from people who weren’t using the Verona recipe,” said Peach. “But we’re not skimping on anything. All of the products on our pizzas are fresh. We are grinding our own cheese and making our own dough. We want people to know that the original Verona Pizza recipe is back.” “We want everyone to know that Verona Pizza VI
is under new management and we are out to regain our customers,” continued Peach. “We are not cutting any corners and we want our customers to know that they will be getting what they pay for – original Verona Pizza.” The restaurant is also offering beef sandwiches, spaghetti, mostaccioli, and rib tip dinners, as well as wings, gyros, salads and appetizers. In addition, Verona Pizza VI is also serving specialty pizzas daily. And between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm daily, Verona VI is serving pizza by the slice. For $3.00 a patron can
get a slice of pizza and a can of pop; for $5.00 you can get two slices and a can of pop. “We are getting an oven hood in here so we will be offering more on our menu in about a month,” said Peach. “But for now, we want to get the message out that this location IS Verona Pizza once again.” Verona Pizza VI is located at 27 West 80th Place in Merrillville and the hours are from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm Sundays through Thursdays, and from 11:00 am till 11:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The phone number is 219-736-2444. - NWIE
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Gary / Miller
The Mill • 295 Melton Rd. • 219-841-9475
18th Street Brewery • 5725 Miller Ave • 219-939-8802 Arvin Cedar Bar • 4477 Cleveland St. • 219-980-9552 Cedar Lake Bamboo Tavern • 603 East 39th Ave. • 219-887-5317 Boondock’s Bar & Grill • 13118 Lake Shore Dr • 219-374-8100 Beer Belly’s • 4450 Cleveland • 219-981-8400 Goodfella’s Bar & Grill • 11200 West 129th Ave • 219-374-6700 Black Cherri Lounge • 6900 Melton Rd. • 219-939-0461 Hunley’s Bar • 13115 W Lake Shore Dr. • 219-374-9520 Brother’s Lounge • 5072 Broadway • 219-980-3333 Three Stooges • 8120 Lake Shore Dr • 219-374-9835 Bugsy’s Tavern • 4489 Broadway • 219-887-2847 Town Club Taven • 13111 Lake Shore Dr • 219-374-9898 Green Top Tap • 4510 W. Ridge Rd. • 219-980-9546 Chesterton Hunter Inn • 3861 Broadway • 219-980-9866 Arron’s Mortgage Inn • 1400 Broadway • 219-926-3113 Majestic Star Casino & Hotel • 1 Buffington Harbor Dr • 888-225-8259 El Cantarito Mexican Cuisine • 709 Plaza Drive • 219-728-6962 Milan’s Tavern • 5115 Broadway • 219-980-9667 Flannery’s Tavern • 125 Calumet Rd. • 219-926-2614 Murphy’s House of Pain • 5245 E. Dunes Hwy • 219-427-1006 Kountry Wild Salon • 1050 Broadway Paradise Lounge • 5004 Broadway • 219-887-6524 The Craft House • 711 Plaza Dr. • 219-929-5570 Roxxy’s • 5705 East Dunes Hiwy • 219-427-1023 Hunter’s Brewing • 1535 S. Calumet Rd. • 219-728-6729 Scores NWI • 9148 Melton Rd. • 219-938-1556 The Upper Deck Lounge • 139 S. Calumet (2nd Floor) • 219-929-1040 The Beach Café • 903 N. Shelby • 219-938-1100 Uncle Joe’s • 361 N. Calumet Rd. • 219-926-1814 Thumbs Up • 620 S. Lake St. • 219-938-0154 Val’s Pizza • 112 S. 11th St. • 219-921-0056
Griffith
Crown Point
513 Ale House • 513 N. Main St. • 219-662-0513 Back Court Bar • 932 South Court St. • 219-310-8416 Boz’z Place • 8281 E. 109th Ave. • 219-661-1770 Buddy and Pal’s • 1206 E. East Summit • 219-662-0088 Bullpen Luxury Bar • 10685 Randolph St. • 219-661-0088 Crown Brewing • 211 S. East St. • 219-463-6551 Diamond Jim’s • 210 S. Main St. • 219-663-7665 Fricke’s • 519 Grant St. • 219-663-0529 Jolly Rogers Lounge • 11217 Whitcomb St. • 219-662-0639 Martony’s • 104 South Main St. • 219-310-8436 Matey’s Irish Pub & Grill • 419 N. Grant St. • 219-663-8155 Mighty Mick’s • 10727 Randolph •219-662-2244 Safe House Bar & Grill • 101 S. Court St. • 219-779-9307 The Great Escape Lounge • 220 South Main St. • 219-661-1811 The Point • 1910 N Main St. • 219-779-9711 The Silver Bullet • 100 N. Main St. • 219-663-7700 The Super Bowl (Final Frame) • 218 S. East St. • 219-661-9015 The Zombie Club • 118 W Clark St • 219-662-8272 Three Monkey’s Bar • 21 W. 112th Ave. • 219-662-7000 Track Lounge • 318 N. Jackson St. • 219-663-9838
Dyer
Finnegan’s Pub • 1074 Joliet St. • 219-865-9896 Meyer’s Castle • 1370 Joliet St • 219-865-8452 Sheffield’s • 1027 Sheffield Ave. • 219-322-5808 Spanky’s Bar and Grill • 15213 101St. • 219-365-6635 Stadium Bar • 1468 Joliet St. • 219-322-6500 The Engine Room • 202 Joliet St. • 219-865-2424 Vino Tini • 1143 Joliet St. • 219-322-9185 White Rino • 101 Joiliet St. • 219-864-9200
East Chicago
Beto’s Bar • 1301 E. Chicago Ave. • 219-397-8247 Good Times Bar & Grill • 503 W. 151st St. • 219-397-8810 2nd String Quarterback • 719 W. 151st St. • 219-354-0586 Mario’s Lounge • 4720 Indianapolis Blvd. • 219-398-6405
Depot Bar & Grill • 520 Main St. • 219-934-9767 Final Round Sports Bar • 105 N. Broad St. • 219-924-9539 Griffith Town Tap • 602 E. Main St. • 219-924-6451 John’s Place • 1613 N. Cline • 219-838-4490 Set’Em Up • 135 N. Broad St. • 219-924-3181 Shades of Time • 1813 W. 45th • 219-924-5009 Soprano’s • 840 S. Broad St. • 219-924-0304
Hammond
5th Amendment Pub • 6729 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-8267 Archor Inn Sports & Entertainment • 6712 Calumet Ave. • 219-933-4677 Billy Bears Bar & Grill • 1225 169th St. • 219-844-1441 Chuck & Irene’s • 6110 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-9812 Coach’s Corner • 6208 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-1111 Cozy Tavern • 1304 East Summer St. • 219-931-3338 Dick’s Are You Crazy • 1221 E. 150th St. • 219-853-8709 Dodo’s Firehouse Tap • 521 Conkey St. • 219-933-6646 Don’s Pub • 250 East Gostlin St. • 219-933-9418 Flick’s Tavern • 6205 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-9761 Good Time Charlie’s • 6023 S Calumet Ave. • 219-933-9267 Home Plate Pub • 3105 165th St. • 219-844-9724 Hoosier Buddy Saloon • 839 169th St. • 219-931-0716 Industrial Strip • 3626 S. Calumet Ave. • 219-937-9750 Jason’s Sports Bar • 3949 Hohman Ave. • 219-933-1976 Just One More • 5245 S. Sohl Ave. • 219-931-8984 Just Toni • 5602 Calumet Ave. • 219-937-5778 Kenwood Lanes • 6311 Kennedy Ave. • 219-937-7872 Kenwood Tap • 6247 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-9766 Mickey’s • 4648 S. Sheffield • 219-852-0148 • Miso’s Overflow Tavern • 6309 Kennedy Ave. • 219-937-7871 Moochies • 7022 Kennedy Ave. • 219-845-7478 Old Glory Tavern • 6755 Indpls Blvd. • 219-844-1128 Olympia Lanes • (Pocket Shots) • 4150 S. Calumet • 219-933-6677 Our Place • 1403 East Michigan St. • 219-933-9247 Pines Tap • 7349 Calumet Ave. • 219-931-1583 Porter’s Tap • 6405 Kennedy Ave. • 219-845-0597 Pudlos Tap • 3803 Hohman Ave. • 219-933-9561
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Spirro’s Country Lounge • 4760 S. Calumet Ave. • 219-932-3255 Sportsman’s Tap • 6320 Kennedy Ave. • 219-844-8489 Sports Corner • 155 Goslin • 219-803-7148
Highland
Beek Geeks • 3030 45th St. • 219-513-9795 Bone Dry • 3805 Ridge Road • 219-838-2442 FrankO’s • 2712 Condit St. • 219-838-3330 Getway Bar • 1827 W. 45th • 219-924-1717 Growler’s • 2816 Highway Ave. • 219-924-0245 V.I.P Lounge • 2045 45th St. • 219-922-6845
Hobart
Agave Mexican Restaurant • 327 Main St. • 219-947-3355 Cressmoor Lanes • 620 N. Wisconsin St. • 219-942-6169 Cressmoor Lounge • 601 N. Wisconsin St. • 219-942-7711 End Zone Bar & Grill • 314 Main St. • 219-942-0647 Hobart Lanes/10 Pin Lounge • 99 S. Hobart Rd. • 219-942-0906 Indian Ridge Golf Course • 6363 Grand Blvd • 219-942-6850 Lisa’s Lounge • 3617 Michigan • 219-962-4550 Main St.Station • 235 Main St. • 219-942-1000 Mickey D’s Bar • 518 East 3rd St. • 219-942-0730 The Depot • 1429 W. 37th Ave. • 219-947-5194
Lake Station
219 Bar & Grill • 2415 Rush St. • 219-963-6053 Bens Twin Oak • 2935 Central Ave. • 219-963-0598 Déjà Vu • 2491 Ripley St. • 219-962-4398 Draft House • 4825 Central Ave. • 219-962-1575 Dreamgirls • 2491 Ripley St. • 219-963-0555 El Ranchero Restaurant • 3559 Michigan Ave. • 219-962-1396 He Ain’t Here Lounge • 2661 Decatur St. • 219-962-2074 Kimmies • 2808 Dekalb St. • 219-962-1232 L F Norton • Central Ave. • 219-962-3415 Muncie’s Lounge • 4106 Central Ave. • 219-962-6012 Ray’s Lanes • 3201 Central Ave. • 219-962-1297 Ruthie’s Lounge • 3425 Central Ave. • 219-963-7987 Tap House 1233 • 1233 Central Ave. • 219-962-6546
Merrillville
Beavers • 7505 Talf St. • 219-769-2351 Beer Barrel • 4717 E. Lincoln Hwy • 219-947-2995 Catch 22 • 500 E. 81st Ave. • 219-793-9625 Dawg House Pub • 3790 W. 80th Lane • 219-756-4220 Hydad’s • 31 80th Pl. S. W. • 219-736-9110 Maxim’s Lounge • 7205 Broadway • 219-795-9520 Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant • 8011 Broadway • 219-769-7191 R-Place • 65 W. 68 Pl. • 219-769-0037 Sheffield’s • 1515 East 82nd Ave. • 219-795-1005 T.J. Maloneys Wisecrackers • 800 East 81st Ave. • 219-755-0569 Villa Del Sol • 2225 Lincoln Hwy • 219-201-4457
Munster
3 Floyds Brewing Co. • 9750 Indiana Pky • 219-922-3565 Cheers Foods & Drinks • 1942 45th Ave • 219-922-1325 Danny Z’s • 1860 45th St. • 219-712-0912
Munster Cont.
Johnny’s Tap • 8050 Calumet Ave. • 219-836-9218 Mark O’s Bar & Grill 2 • 435 Ridge Rd.
Portage
Boomer • 2522 Portage Mall • 219-763-7300 Curly Joe’s Bar & Grill • 2528 Portage Mall • 219-763-0195 El Cantarito Mexican • 6291 Central Ave. • 219-762-1900 Mark O’s Bar & Grill • 2385 Willowcreek Rd. • 219-763-3779 Mood’s Pub & Eatery • 2548 Portage Mall • 219-762-7305 Red Carpet Lounge • 6481 Melton Rd. • 219-762-7485 Rusty Nail • 2420 Dombey Rd. • 219-850-4675 Ryan’s Tavern • 6340 Melton Rd. • 219-763-7771 Shenanigan’s • 6121 Melton Rd. • 219-762-0509 Stonequarry Lounge • 2596 Portage Mall • 219-762-5812 Sunset Lounge • 5844 US Hwy. 6 • 219-762-6065
Porter
Brando’s • 212 Lincoln St. • 219-926-3050 Leroy’s Hot Stuff • 333 US 20 • 219-926-6211 Santiago’s • 124 Lincoln St. • 219-762-2113 Wagner’s Ribs • 361 Wagner Road • 219 926-7614 Whistle Stop Bar & Grill • 206 Lincoln St. • 219-921-0100
Schererville
Buddy & Pal’s • 340 East US Hwy. 30 • 219-865-8377 Bullpen Luxury Bar and Grill • 1013 W. Lincoln Hiwy • 219-322-7788 El Amigo Mexican Restaurant • 312 W US HWY 30 • 219-865-3022 Jalapenos Woodhollow • 200 US Hwy. 41 • 219-864-8862 Longshots Sports Bar • 2251 US HWY 41 • 219-322-0080 Quest • 1204 W. Lincoln Hwy. • 219-322-4812 Sal Y Limon • 2330 S. Cline Ave. • 219-322-6723 Schererville Lounge • 48 East Joliet St. • 219-322-5660 Social 219 • 2350 Cline Ave • 219-322-3060 Spike’s Lakeside Inn • 21 East Joliet St. • 219-322-4444
St. John
Blue 82 Sports, Food & Spirits • 8209 Wicker Ave. • 219-365-1525 Rascal’s Pizza Pub & Grub • 9623 Wicker Ave. • 219-365-7880 The Clubhouse • 9165 Wicker Ave. • 219-365-5509
Valparaiso
Big Shots • 391 US HWY 6 • 219-850-4935 Duffy’s Place • 1154 Axe Ave. • 219-462-1057 Franklin House • 58 S. Campbell St. • 219-462-2533 Gaucho’s Brazilian Steakhouse • 597 US HWY 30 • 219-759-1100 Margarita’s Bar & Grill • 21 Lincolnway • 219-242-8160 Martinis • 1004 Calumet Ave. • 219-464-0801 NorthSide Tap Room & Grill • 712 Calumet Ave. • 219-465-0885 Old Style Inn • 5 Lincolnway • 219-916-2086 Pepe’s Mexican Rest. (Valpo) • 1058 S. State RT. 2 • 219-465-0205 Rosewood • Restaurant • 367 W US Highway 6 • 219-763-2282 Sportman’s • 381 US Hwy. 6 • 219-762-4099 Tony’s Place • 218 East Lincolnway • 219-464-1018
Whiting
Bulldog Brewing Co. • 1409 119th St. • 219-655-5284 Center Lounge • 1312 119th St. • 219-659-4080 Clipper’s Lounge • 1225 119th St. • 219-659-5006 Game Time 2 Bar & Grill • 2062 Indy Blvd. • 219-473-0239 Midtown Station • 1928 New York Ave. • 219-659-7530 Refinery • 2235 New York Ave. • 219-655-5187 Sportsmen’s Corner • 1200 120th St • 219-659-9695 The Office • 2008 Indy Blvd • 219-659-1070
NWI EVENTS
2nd Annual Sout Pocket Billiards Playing pool, or pocket billiards as it is more properly known, is one of the most popular participant sports in America. And Northwest Indiana is a hotbed for playing pool. There are pool halls throughout the area and just about every bar or corner tavern has at least one pool table. And many people have a table in their den, basement or family room. There are players of all types as well, from casual or occasional players, to those who take the game more seriously and play in a league or multiple leagues. Because of this universal appeal, for the second consecutive year the Majestic Star Casino located in Buffington Harbor in Gary is hosting the 2nd Annual South Shore Midwest Pocket Billiards Championships from Wednesday, October 15th to Sunday, October 19th. The event is sponsored in part by the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority and will be directed by the Greater Midwest Poolplayer Association. Cecil Messer, the founding member of the GMPA, is thrilled to be bringing the event back to the Majestic Star and Northwest Indiana for the second time. “It’s great to be able to bring a national event back here to our backyard again,” said Messer. “Last year we had over 400 entries and players from nine states, and this year we have added $5,000 to the player awards total.” Eight-time World Champion and Billiard Congress
of America Hall of Fame member Nick Varner returns again this year to put on several exhibitions over the course of the event for players and fans alike. Also on hand for the event this year is another BCA Hall of Fame member and former two time World Champion, Robin Bell Dodson. She will be available for challenge matches, pictures, and autographs. The event is open to any interested player, but the team events are restricted to players who are members of a league. All events are restricted to amateur players only, and all players must be 21 years of age or older and a dress code will be enforced. Everything kicks off with the Early Bird 9-Ball Championships on Wednesday, October 15th. Thursday events include the Senior 8-Ball Championships and the Sin-
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gles 8-Ball Championships and on Friday the 3 Person Team Championships begin. There are several divisions within each event and this year a recreational player event has been added. All play is governed by World Pool Players Association standardized rules on 7’ bar box pool tables and professional referees will be on hand. Nick Varner will meet and greet with players and spectators alike in the Event Center located near the main entrance at Majestic Star on Thursday. On Friday evening at 7:00 pm, Varner will put on his first shot skill exhibition and will perform one -of-a-kind trick shots that are guaranteed to amaze the audience. Varner will perform again on Saturday with two shows; with the first scheduled for 3:00 pm and the second scheduled for 7:00 pm. After each show Varner will be available to pose for pic-
tures with fans and to sign autographs. Majestic Star is offering special hotel player rates for event participants (use discount code “GMPA Pool”) and there are many restaurants available at Majestic Star for dining. “The people at Majestic Star have bent over backwards to be the perfect host,” said Messer. “After last year’s event, they asked us to come back again and this year they have cranked it up a notch.” “We want the event to grow and get bigger and they have good people at Majestic Star who have worked hard to help make it happen,” continued Messer. For more information about the event or to obtain entry forms on-line, interested parties can visit The Greater Midwest Poolplayers Association website at www.gmpaonline.info or www.gopolaypool. com. For tournament inquiries call Messer at 219465-8101. Admission is free for spectators who wish to watch any of the events or exhibitions. Julie Ann Mitchell has been the league operator of the GMPA for over twenty years. She is also the president of the ACS Indiana association as well as the secretary for Illinois ACS and the National American Cuesports Association. For league information and further details regarding tournament contact her at 219-762-0209. - NWIE
The Devil
A woman, whose husband often came home drunk, decided to cure him of the habit. One Halloween night, she put on a devil suit and hid behind a tree to intercept him on the way home. When her husband came by, she jumped out and stood before him with her red horns, long tail, and pitchfork. “Who are you?” he asked. “I’m the Devil!” she responded. “Well, come on home with me,” he said, “I married your sister!”
More Halloween One-Liners
Q: Why do demons and ghouls hang out together? A: Because demons are a ghouls best friend! Q: What’s a monster’s favorite bean? A: A human bean. Q: Where did the goblin throw the football? A: Over the ghoul line. Q: When a goblin comes home from work what does he say his wife? A:”Hey pumpkin!” Q: How do monsters tell their future? A: They read their horrorscope. Q: Why is a ghost such a messy eater? A: Because he is always a goblin. Q: What do you call a goblin who gets too close to a bonfire? A: A toasty ghosty. Q: What do you call two spiders that just got married? A: Newlywebbed Q: Where do most goblins live? A: in North and South Scarolina.
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Q: What do Italian’s eat on Halloween? A: Fettucinni Afraid-o (Ha ha ha)
Mood’s
Portage, IN
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Written by: Daniel Anthony Photos by: Jerome Hindmon When Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant first opened in Valparaiso in 2011, it was under a different ownership group. Current owners Mirtha and Samuel Anguianos had dined there, and had liked the food. But the couple had never been in the restaurant business, and thus they had no inkling that they were soon to become the new owners. Samuel, who works at Ford, had always wanted to own a bar. Mirtha, who had worked in the cafeteria at the University of Chicago and in the Audio-Visual Department at Merrillville High School, wasn’t very keen on the idea of owning a bar. Mirtha had always wanted to own a dress shop. So when the couple found out that the restaurant was for sale, they compromised, bought the place and took over as the new owners on December 3rd, 2013. “My husband wanted to own a bar, but I was against that,” said Mirtha. “And I wanted to own a dress shop so we had never even thought about being in the restaurant business.”
“But we had eaten there before and the food was good,” continued Mirtha. “And then believe it or not, we found the place for sale on Craigslist. My daughter had always said that I should open a restaurant and since everybody wants to be their own boss, we met in the middle and bought the place.” The couple shortened the name of the place to Margarita’s Bar and Grill and set about running the business. And since the food was good, they didn’t have to change much, but slowly and surely they started to put their own stamp on the business. “The thing I always go by at a Mexican restaurant is the Mexican rice,” said Mirtha. “And since we had eaten here before I knew the Mexican rice was good, so we kept the chef.” “I really didn’t change much about the menu. I just tweaked a few things to add my own flair,” continued Mirtha. “But slowly and surely we are making progress in other areas, fixing stuff up, like replacing the benches and the TV’s.”
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One thing the Anguianos have tried to do since taking over is to offer a little more variety by doing things just a little bit differently in terms of entertainment. “We’re trying to provide some different stuff,” said Mirtha. “We have karaoke every Friday night and then on Saturdays we have acoustic music or a DJ.” “We’ve had some comedy nights, and we’re giving away Bears tickets too,” continued Mirtha. “Anyone who comes in during a Bears game wearing Bears apparel gets an entry in the drawing.” The tickets are for the Vikings game on November 16th, and the winner will be drawn on November 9th, so restaurant patrons have a chance to get at least five more entries before the drawing. “We also have what we call Lush and Brush,” laughed Mirtha. “Lush and Brush is where the ladies
can paint wood plaques with stencils while the guys watch the game. And the guys can paint too if they like.” Margarita’s Bar and Grill is located at 21 East Lincolnway in Valparaiso. The restaurant is open from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Wednesday and from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm on Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays the hours are 11:00 am to midnight. “We have a variety of things going on so we are not just another restaurant,” said Mirtha. “And of course, the Mexican food is delicious.” - NWIE
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Bar: Big Shots Bartender’s: Brandy Drink: Dragon Berry Burst Ingredients: Dragon Berry Bacardi, Wolf Berry Bacardi, PeachT ree Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice
Bar: Boomer’s Bartender’s: Chloe & Ted Drink: Purple Heart Ingredients: Vodka Blackberry Brandy & Sprite Quote: “Where the good times never End”
Bar: Bull Doggs Bartender’s: Robb Drink: Italian Martini Ingredients: Amaretto Vanilla Vodka Frangelico Quote: “Everyone Like’s It”
Bar: Moods Bartender’s: Maddy Drink: Moods Malibu Bucket Ingredients: 7 Different shots of Malibu Quote: “Great for sharing”
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Top Ten Halloween Things That Sound Dirty but Aren’t
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10. She’s a goblin. 9. I’d like to get a little something in the sack. 8. Let me see your bag... Oh! your having a great night. 7. Just get on your knees and bob your head. 6. She’s got a nice couple of pumpkins on her porch. 5. If you just lick it, it will last longer. 4. Show me your Jujubes and I’ll show you my Zag Nuts. 3. Have your mom check it before you put it in your mouth. 2. You scared me stiff. And the number one Halloween thing that sounds dirty but isn’t is... 1. He’s got candy spread out on the floor.
Written by Rosmarie Stephans As soon as we turn our calendars to October, we can’t help but think of all the fun festivities we will partake in for Halloween. Eat, drink and be SCARY – that’s my motto! This year, Halloween falls on a Friday so people around the region will be partying extra hard – NO WORK on Saturday!! If you are looking for a fun-filled night with a little bit of everything, then the Radisson Star Plaza in Merrillville may be the place for you! The Radisson Star Plaza is excited to bring back their annual Haunted Hotel Halloween Costume back on Halloween – Friday, October 31. Doors open at 9pm. This high-energy Halloween Costume and Dance Party, with State of the Art Sound and Lighting, will feature NWI’s own DJ Navic and DJ GORDO, along with Gil Get Hype, DJ DC, DJ Nandi, DJ Angel, and D.M.T. The Costume Contest will feature $1,000 in CASH & PRIZEs for the best three costumes. This event is sponsored by the Radisson Star Plaza and Plan B Promo and is held in the Celebrity Ball-
room at the Radisson Star Plaza, located at 800 E. 81st Avenue in Merrillville. Tickets for this event are being sold ONLINE ONLY for $8. There will be tickets available at the door but that will cost you $10. To order your tickets, visit www.starplaza.com/special-events/ At this Halloween Bash the drinks will definitely be flowing! If you like to party down with a good ole beer, you’ll be excited to learn that the special for this event will be $3 Miller Lite & Coors Light all night long. In addition, there will be $3Shot Specials and a select variety of $4 bombs! Now if you are thinking you want to party the night away and don’t want to go home don’t worry- you don’t need to! The Radisson Star Plaza is offering a special Guest Room Rate of $129 per night for deluxe accommodations for all event guests. To book, visit www.starplaza.com/special-events/, or call (219) 7696311 and use group code “SCARY. - NWIE
Three Monkeys Crown Point, IN
200 Indianapolis Blvd • Schererville, IN 46375 • 219.864.8862
TUESDAY NIGHTS
KARAOKE NIGHT • 9PM
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$2.50 TECATE $3 SANGRIA $5 STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS
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