Papa Joe's

Ever since I've been 21 I've been frequenting Papa Joe's Italian restaurant. It's located at 1301 Capital Blv. right down the hill from the Depot, and right across the street from my shop! Half of my students at some point or another have worked there, and every soccer team I know celebrates there on Sunday nights (lots of single ladies that night!) Over the last 10 years the owners have been working to restore the old eclectic building. It includes great patio seating, a banquet room, a main eating area and a nice lounge area with couches and a big TV.

They have various bottled beer and they serve domestic and local beer on tap. Pictured here is the Fiegwild from the Hollow - 4 dollars a pint. Not cheap - For the non-beer drinkers they also have mudslides, margaritas and great mimosas. And if you just need a pick me up - there is a full coffee shop attached (cup of Joe's).

The food menu is enormous. From salads, pizza, sandwiches, and bar food. The nachos are definitely Italian - served with pepperoncini's, olives, and sliced tomatoes - baked in the pizza oven until crispy!

The ride there can be a little tricky depending on where you are coming from - I recommend the nice easy ride on the South Side of the greenbelt through Ann Morrison Park if you are coming from the West Side. If you are coming from Downtown - follow 8th street all the way until you cross the big wooden bridge. Then go under ninth street. Jump off the green belt at Lusk street - follow it all the way to University Drive - Papa Joe's is a half block east. There is less traffic this route and you can stop by BBP on your way there or back!

Hoppy Riding! The DBRB Crew