An old school Northeast dive ends their longstanding biz run during the pandemic and one of our favorite bloggers documents the end of an era . . . Read more:
The End Of An Era
In 1954 Bill and Andy Mortallaro's father bought the Askew Inn from his Uncle. It's been in continuous operation ever since.... until now. The brothers retired this week. They certainly have earned it, but will surely be missed. A great neighborhood bar in Northeast Kansas City. Bill and Tish Mortallaro and their children....
That place could get rowdy and naughty late at night.
ReplyDeleteThe great KC Mafia is gone.
ReplyDeleteWill Northeast ever come back?
ReplyDeleteNot without a bunch of good folks like these.
On the phone with John Taffer
ReplyDeleteI used to hook up with Brian Stadler's wife there. Ahh so many memories.
ReplyDeleteWas she aware of the two of you "hooking up" Bandit?
ReplyDeleteOr was it like the rest of your Social Life, involving just you and a pair of rolled-up socks?
Ha! Bandit got knocked the fuck out!!!! It’s funny cause it’s true!!! Loser!
ReplyDeleteTWO GREAT DUDES THX FOR THE GOOD TIMES
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame when great old establishments die off
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