We love “hole in the wall” places where we find friendly locals. And this spot did not disappoint! Bartender Lindsey was a breath of fresh air in Sycamore.
This pub was filled with history. Exactly the kind of place where you REALLY find out about a town and it’s traditions…
And even though the kitchen had closed for the night, Lindsey offered to make us any of their appetizers, so we kept things simple and ordered a plate of chips and salsa.
Even though Lindsey has only lived in Sycamore for several years, she should be getting TWO paychecks. One from her bartending job…and one from the Chamber of Commerce since she did everything in her power to leave us with a positive impression of Sycamore and it’s traditions.
Did you know Sycamore Illinois is the DECORATED PUMPKIN CAPITAL OF THE WORLD???
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| A Store Next Door…Ready for their BIG EVENT!!! |
Apparently PUMPKIN FEST draws thousands of people to the little town…and everyone is invited to decorate a pumpkin and leave it on the courthouse lawn for judging! It sounds like there are festivities to please all ages…
That’s the kind of information you can get from a GOOD bartender. And Lindsey was THE BEST!
In fact, she asked us if we had ever tried Cajun potato salad. When we told her no, she disappeared into the kitchen, and returned several minutes later with a sample for each of us!
This delicious concoction is served warm…so she even took the time to cook the breakfast potatoes that make up the dish! This is the kind of friendly, unexpected service that makes us LOVE to travel. You don’t find surprises like this at franchise restaurants…
So after a wonderful visit and our unexpected treat, we headed back to our hotel. Another day in the small town paradise we call The Midwest…
And a BIG thank you to Lindsey for making it so special for us!
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