Joe Foodie

Bites Nearby: Sports Channel

This week's Bites Nearby takes us to the Sports Channel, a bar and grill known for its pizza and burgers.

I've lived in the St. Clair Shores area for all of my life, but I haven't ever visited the Sports Channel. Admittedly, I may have been a little skeptical given that it is attached to Harbor Lanes, a bowling alley. My skepticism was cast away on my first visit, however. Upon walking in, I was surprised at the woodwork and overall feel. It may sound strange, but Sports Channel is somewhere between a classy sports bar, rec hall and family diner. There's nothing inherently wrong with that combination, but it did make me wonder why I'd never been in prior to this. The menu is typical of what you'd expect to find at a bar and grill. There are some homemade daily specials, but the focus of the menu is definitely burgers, pizza and deep fried …

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Keeping It Simple at Sabby's

Sabby's Lounge is a classic St. Clair Shores hangout. Cold beer, good food and televisions to watch the game, the formula is simple but has worked for years.

Walking into Sabby's Lounge is like taking a step back in time.   With wood paneling everywhere and nondescript carpet on the floor, Sabby's feels like your uncle's basement circa 1976. That is part of the charm. It may be cliche to say a bar is like Cheers, but Sabby's is pretty close. The bartender engages with each and every customer, sometimes referring to them by first names.  Customers not only chat with her, but also with each other—from across the bar.  Every so often the cook pops his head out from the kitchen to make a comment.  The beers on tap are all macrobrews, and the only saving grace is Magic Hat #9. But you don't come to Sabby's to drink microbrews, do you? A full bar is available otherwise. The specials board boasts a $3…

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Edward Cardenas

11:43 am on Thursday, January 27, 2011

Thanks for the tip. I will share it with Joe! Any suggestions on what to order?   more ›

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G Willies: Pizza after Midnight

Continuing our exploration of late-night dining and in the mood for pizza, G Willies was the choice. Serving food until 2 a.m., G Willies is ideal for those late-night pizza hunger pangs.

First let me define late-night eating. Any time you are looking for food after midnight, you have entered the realm of late-night eating. I am not condoning late-night eating on a regular basis, but if you have a craving, who am I to tell you no? After visiting Travis Coffee Shop last week, I started thinking about late-night eating. There have to be other options. There's nothing wrong with Travis, but their menu doesn't stray much from classic diner fare.   What if pizza is on your mind? Travis doesn't have it, but have no fear. A journey north on Harper will satiate your pizza craving. Walking into G Willies is like entering a rec hall. High ceilings, minimal decoration, and the floor looks like it came from a grade school cafeteria. …

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