by Emma Davey In February, the neighborhood collectively mourned after Irene’s Place (623 Manhattan Ave.) broke the news that they would close after more than 40 years. And now it seems that a successor has officially taken over. Will it fill the hole left by Irene’s? Will they serve Jell-O shots? Only time will tell, but in the meantime, meet Idle Mind Tavern.
Info on the space is scant, but locals recently noticed a change in exterior, complete…
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To bad Ronnie and Carmen couldn’t of took over they been in the neighborhood all there lives if anyone e know a spot let me know so I can pass it on to them , you won’t be disappointed there great people