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| - Over the years, I've learned that certain experiences are better dependent upon the company you keep. For me, I had the opportunity to enjoy KO's with the two most recent Kings of Phoenix.
We met on a weeknight, the three of us. I had been told of a kind of "party bus" that would pick you up from your location, as well as deliver you back to your point of origin. On this night, however, the bus' services were not needed. I planned on being at KO's long enough to ensure that the beer or two I enjoyed would be well out of my system (though, knowing that the "Get out of jail free" bus was available was quite comforting).
We sat around the sizable bar, and enjoyed one another's company while we took in one of, what appeared to be, a dozen televisions (all seeming to be airing some brand of Chicago-based sporting event). I'm not sure if the latter was a coincidence, but, regardless...there seem to be many different angles from which one could view their sporting event of choice.
We ordered a few samples from their menu, which is composed of typical bar fare. Between the three of us, we split onion rings, french fries, and potato skins. In all my years of legal drinking, I've yet to come across a place that could screw up any of the three aforementioned items. Thankfully, that streak is still in tact. Couple those items with a nice Sierra Nevada IPA, and you're pretty much golden!
As we sat and conversed, I noticed behind me that there was an in-house poker tournament going on. After talking with my compatriots, I learned that KO's runs a few in-house tournaments a year, with a grand prize of a seat at the WSOP in Las Vegas. I'm not sure if there's a buy-in for the in-house tournaments, but I'm certainly planning on finding out!
For me, my experience at KO's was as good a bar experience as I've had. The food and beer were both priced reasonably. The selection of beers on tap was quite nice, as well. Couple that with the covered patio and the year-round poker tournament, and you've got yourself a winner, in my book!
But, like I said before, it's all about the company you keep. Any place can be five stars if you enjoy it with friends!
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