Photos: Countryside Saloon Celebrates Grand (Re) Opening

The Des Plaines staple hosted a party over the weekend for a packed house.

Countryside Saloon recently underwent renovations to include additional seating and a private party room to accommodate up to 80 people. Owners Cornell and Janet Bar and Weslie and Joe Bellini hosted a party Saturday to a full house complete with appetizers and live band, The Contractors.  Countryside will have regular entertainment throughout December with no cover charge. Click here to see the band line-up.  Come out Wednesday Nov. 23 for Dueling Pianos from 8 p.m. to midnight! The performance will include "energetic sing-along classics with a comedic adult twist." Also, don't forget that Nov. 26 is Small Business Saturday. In between the hustle and bustle of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, remeber to shop and dine local and stop in for …

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Raise a Glass to Excueses Bar & Billiards

Des Plaines bar lets patrons chill out in friendly setting; it sometimes features live bands, too.

Beers, beanbags and bonhomie are some of the things you’ll find at Excueses Bar & Billiards in Des Plaines. It’s a neighborhood watering hole, but you needn’t be a townie to enjoy the setting. There are four pool tables – you can play billiards free with a drink purchase – two dart boards, a jukebox and an outdoor patio that also has beanbag games during the summer (score!).  Thursday is karaoke night, and weekends sometimes feature live bands.  Related: Crazy Jaws: Show Us Your Ribs! The atmosphere is casual (think rec room) with wood paneling, plenty of flat-screen TVs, and comfy swivel chairs.  Belly up to the bar, where you can drink without breaking the bank: $2.50 domestic/$3.50 import beers, $3.00 mixed drinks, and $2.00 shots.  …

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