The Peanut Barrell has sold

by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 17:34

After over 40 years Joe and Jennifer have elected to cash out and retire. New owner is Mike from Crunchy's and he will do a good job keeping the icon going. Mad props to the Bell's for working their asses off and now being able to chill. Long live the PB!

by **Nordic** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 17:45

Crunchy's

by **DWags** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 17:45

duffy munn wrote:After over 40 years Joe and Jennifer have elected to cash out and retire. New owner is Mike from Crunchy's and he will do a good job keeping the icon going. Mad props to the Bell's for working their asses off and now being able to chill. Long live the PB!

Well deserved rest.

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 17:50

Good for them. Time to sit on the right side of somebody else’s bar. The Peanut Barrell has sold 969504605

by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 17:55

tGreenWay wrote:Good for them. Time to sit on the right side of somebody else’s bar.

Agreed. Joe was a mentor of mine back in the day. I've always looked up to him for the guy he is and his work ethic. I made it 24 years and couldn't go another day. I simply can't imagine going another 15 plus

by **Turtleneck** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 17:56

tGreenWay wrote:Good for them. Time to sit on the right side of somebody else’s bar.

Do you have to politicize every thread?

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 18:09

duffy munn wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:Good for them. Time to sit on the right side of somebody else’s bar.

Agreed. Joe was a mentor of mine back in the day. I've always looked up to him for the guy he is and his work ethic. I made it 24 years and couldn't go another day. I simply can't imagine going another 15 plus

My tolerance for obnoxious drunks, especially obnoxious drunk college students, would wear thin about three days into my tenure, so I consider all three of you to have the patience of Saints.

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 18:10

Turtleneck wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:Good for them. Time to sit on the right side of somebody else’s bar.

Do you have to politicize every thread?

Of course. It’s my mission.

by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 18:11

tGreenWay wrote:
duffy munn wrote:

Agreed. Joe was a mentor of mine back in the day. I've always looked up to him for the guy he is and his work ethic. I made it 24 years and couldn't go another day. I simply can't imagine going another 15 plus

My tolerance for obnoxious drunks, especially obnoxious drunk college students, would wear thin about three days into my tenure, so I consider all three of you to have the patience of Saints.

Add in ELPD, the ingham county health department, employee theft and people lining up to sue you.

by **The Pantry** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 18:16

Please forgive me. I'm old.

When did Peanut Barrel and Crunchy's open? Know duffy has answered the question before but same goes for Land Shark.

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 18:28

duffy munn wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

My tolerance for obnoxious drunks, especially obnoxious drunk college students, would wear thin about three days into my tenure, so I consider all three of you to have the patience of Saints.

Add in ELPD, the ingham county health department, employee theft and people lining up to sue you.

You’re right. Make it two days, not three.

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 18:35

The Pantry wrote:Please forgive me. I'm old.

When did Peanut Barrel and Crunchy's open? Know duffy has answered the question before but same goes for Land Shark.

No idea on specifics, but the Nut was there back in the days of the Bagel/Fragel Factory—before that area was redeveloped. Do you remember the big parking lot to the immediate west of the old building? And for some weird reason, I remember that lot always having a huge pothole, but I’m probably mistaken.

As for Landshark, my guess is 83/84-ish.

by **Trapper Gus** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 18:38

The Pantry wrote:Please forgive me. I'm old.

When did Peanut Barrel and Crunchy's open? Know duffy has answered the question before but same goes for Land Shark.

The "Barrel" was there around "72", so sooner than that.

They used to have a Beatle's cover band playing there all the time.

by **The Pantry** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 18:49

Trapper Gus wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Please forgive me. I'm old.

When did Peanut Barrel and Crunchy's open? Know duffy has answered the question before but same goes for Land Shark.

The "Barrel" was there around "72", so sooner than that.

They used to have a Beatle's cover band playing there all the time.

Really? Was in EL fall 77 thru mid summer 81 and don't recall ever going there. Was it a snooty place then? Did you have to wear khakis and penny loafers?

by **Turtleneck** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 18:55

The Pantry wrote:Please forgive me. I'm old.

When did Peanut Barrel and Crunchy's open? Know duffy has answered the question before but same goes for Land Shark.

Not as old as GreenWay. GreenWay's hip replacements are older than you, Pantry.

by **The Pantry** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 19:13

tGreenWay wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Please forgive me. I'm old.

When did Peanut Barrel and Crunchy's open? Know duffy has answered the question before but same goes for Land Shark.

No idea on specifics, but the Nut was there back in the days of the Bagel/Fragel Factory—before that area was redeveloped. Do you remember the big parking lot to the immediate west of the old building? And for some weird reason, I remember that lot always having a huge pothole, but I’m probably mistaken.

As for Landshark, my guess is 83/84-ish.

Not familiar with many restaurants/bars/pizza mentioned here. Bagel Fragel sounds familiar but don't think I ever went there...Frandor?

Duffy likely knows more about EL/area restaurants over the years than most. He should start a thread.

My favorite. Great food anytime of day.

From the Archives: PanTree Restaurant

by **The Pantry** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 19:17

When Peanut Barrel is mentioned here I think of Pretzel Bell on Trowbridge.

by **Turtleneck** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 19:19

tGreenWay wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Please forgive me. I'm old.

When did Peanut Barrel and Crunchy's open? Know duffy has answered the question before but same goes for Land Shark.

No idea on specifics, but the Nut was there back in the days of the Bagel/Fragel Factory—before that area was redeveloped. Do you remember the big parking lot to the immediate west of the old building? And for some weird reason, I remember that lot always having a huge pothole, but I’m probably mistaken.

As for Landshark, my guess is 83/84-ish.

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by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 19:47

The Pantry wrote:Please forgive me. I'm old.

When did Peanut Barrel and Crunchy's open? Know duffy has answered the question before but same goes for Land Shark.

The PB originally open around 72 but the Bells bought it around 76. At the time it was double the size occupying the space next door that became bunches.

Crunchys opened in around 79. They are on their 3rd owner.

the Landshark, formally Cave n the Candles ( the first license in EL) then Roberts owned by spartan great Robert Viney, opened in 86. Now on their 4th owner.

by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 19:48

The Pantry wrote:When Peanut Barrel is mentioned here I think of Pretzel Bell on Trowbridge.

I also worked at the Pretzel Bell

by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 19:49

The Pantry wrote:
Trapper Gus wrote:

The "Barrel" was there around "72", so sooner than that.

They used to have a Beatle's cover band playing there all the time.
Really? Was in EL fall 77 thru mid summer 81 and don't recall ever going there. Was it a snooty place then? Did you have to wear khakis and penny loafers?

Bob hangs out at the PB. So NO

by PennSpartan Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 19:53

duffy munn wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Please forgive me. I'm old.

When did Peanut Barrel and Crunchy's open? Know duffy has answered the question before but same goes for Land Shark.
The Pantry wrote:Please forgive me. I'm old.

When did Peanut Barrel and Crunchy's open? Know duffy has answered the question before but same goes for Land Shark.

The PB originally open around 72 but the Bells bought it around 76. At the time it was double the size occupying the space next door that became bunches.

Crunchys opened in around 79. They are on their 3rd owner.

the Landshark, formally Cave n the Candles ( the first license in EL) then Roberts owned by spartan great Robert Viney, opened in 86. Now on their 4th owner.

I don’t remember PB in their current location, and I was at MSU in the latter half of the ‘70’s. If it was, it wasn’t that popular. The popular places were Dooleys, Alley Eye (spelling?), Lizzards Underground, the Brewery (which became something else), and another place on the east end of GR that I can’t remember.

by **Motown Spartan** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 19:58

PennSpartan wrote:
duffy munn wrote:

The PB originally open around 72 but the Bells bought it around 76. At the time it was double the size occupying the space next door that became bunches.

Crunchys opened in around 79. They are on their 3rd owner.

the Landshark, formally Cave n the Candles ( the first license in EL) then Roberts owned by spartan great Robert Viney, opened in 86. Now on their 4th owner.

I don’t remember PB in their current location, and I was at MSU in the latter half of the ‘70’s. If it was, it wasn’t that popular. The popular places were Dooleys, Alley Eye (spelling?), Lizzards Underground, the Brewery (which became something else), and another place on the east end of GR that I can’t remember.

Your senility is showing.

by PennSpartan Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:01

Motown Spartan wrote:
PennSpartan wrote:
I don’t remember PB in their current location, and I was at MSU in the latter half of the ‘70’s. If it was, it wasn’t that popular. The popular places were Dooleys, Alley Eye (spelling?), Lizzards Underground, the Brewery (which became something else), and another place on the east end of GR that I can’t remember.

Your senility is showing.

You were at MSU in the ‘70’s? Then what were the popular bars in your memory?

by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:07

PennSpartan wrote:
duffy munn wrote:

The PB originally open around 72 but the Bells bought it around 76. At the time it was double the size occupying the space next door that became bunches.

Crunchys opened in around 79. They are on their 3rd owner.

the Landshark, formally Cave n the Candles ( the first license in EL) then Roberts owned by spartan great Robert Viney, opened in 86. Now on their 4th owner.

I don’t remember PB in their current location, and I was at MSU in the latter half of the ‘70’s. If it was, it wasn’t that popular. The popular places were Dooleys, Alley Eye (spelling?), Lizzards Underground, the Brewery (which became something else), and another place on the east end of GR that I can’t remember.

The PB has always been a popular spot. Dooleys, the second licensee in EL, was iconic. Printed money.

Lizards became Ricks in 1980. The Alley Eye is now the Riv ( Casey's in between)

by **Motown Spartan** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:09

PennSpartan wrote:
Motown Spartan wrote:

Your senility is showing.
You were at MSU in the ‘70’s? Then what were the popular bars in your memory?

I was not, just messing with you. It was Jacks or Better in 1973 but changed to the PB in 74.

by **The Pantry** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:15

duffy munn wrote:
The Pantry wrote:When Peanut Barrel is mentioned here I think of Pretzel Bell on Trowbridge.

I also worked at the Pretzel Bell

Ever go to The PanTree? Place was great anytime of day, whether 3am or 3pm.

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:17

The Pantry wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

No idea on specifics, but the Nut was there back in the days of the Bagel/Fragel Factory—before that area was redeveloped. Do you remember the big parking lot to the immediate west of the old building? And for some weird reason, I remember that lot always having a huge pothole, but I’m probably mistaken.

As for Landshark, my guess is 83/84-ish.
Not familiar with many restaurants/bars/pizza mentioned here. Bagel Fragel sounds familiar but don't think I ever went there...Frandor?

Duffy likely knows more about EL/area restaurants over the years than most. He should start a thread.

My favorite. Great food anytime of day.

From the Archives: PanTree Restaurant

There actually might have been a second Bagel Fragel location in the area. Maybe Frandor, also possibly along Trowbridge. Pretty sure they also had a place in ann arbor, too.
PanTree was great.

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:20

duffy munn wrote:
PennSpartan wrote:
I don’t remember PB in their current location, and I was at MSU in the latter half of the ‘70’s. If it was, it wasn’t that popular. The popular places were Dooleys, Alley Eye (spelling?), Lizzards Underground, the Brewery (which became something else), and another place on the east end of GR that I can’t remember.

The PB has always been a popular spot. Dooleys, the second licensee in EL, was iconic. Printed money.

Lizards became Ricks in 1980. The Alley Eye is now the Riv ( Casey's in between)

Are you sure about the Alley Eye location? I thought that predated or succeeded The Players’ Club, later to become B’zar. I was just a wee lad then, so I might have my geography wrong.

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:22

duffy munn wrote:
The Pantry wrote:When Peanut Barrel is mentioned here I think of Pretzel Bell on Trowbridge.

I also worked at the Pretzel Bell

That’s now two places you and my wife have worked. My guess is you crossed paths at some point.

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:23

Bunches had great meals. Their jambalaya was excellent. Also loved going there at night to listen to 22 Cave Gods. Laurie Dowling —-> talented artist and The Peanut Barrell has sold 361471007

by **Motown Spartan** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:24

tGreenWay wrote:
duffy munn wrote:

I also worked at the Pretzel Bell

That’s now two places you and my wife have worked. My guess is you crossed paths at some point.

You got Pantry's sloppy seconds.

by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:27

tGreenWay wrote:
duffy munn wrote:

The PB has always been a popular spot. Dooleys, the second licensee in EL, was iconic. Printed money.

Lizards became Ricks in 1980. The Alley Eye is now the Riv ( Casey's in between)

Are you sure about the Alley Eye location? I thought that predated or succeeded The Players’ Club, later to become B’zar. I was just a wee lad then, so I might have my geography wrong.

I think you're right. It became Americas Cup.

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:29

duffy munn wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Are you sure about the Alley Eye location? I thought that predated or succeeded The Players’ Club, later to become B’zar. I was just a wee lad then, so I might have my geography wrong.

I think you're right.

Is there a blue moon tonight?

by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:30

tGreenWay wrote:
duffy munn wrote:

I also worked at the Pretzel Bell

That’s now two places you and my wife have worked. My guess is you crossed paths at some point.

I worked the salad bar at the Pretzel Bell in 81 and part of 82. At Dooleys, server, bartender and mgr fro 82 til 86

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:31

duffy munn wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Are you sure about the Alley Eye location? I thought that predated or succeeded The Players’ Club, later to become B’zar. I was just a wee lad then, so I might have my geography wrong.

I think you're right.

After further thought, the Riv was also Moon’s for quite awhile.

by **The Pantry** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:32

duffy munn wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Are you sure about the Alley Eye location? I thought that predated or succeeded The Players’ Club, later to become B’zar. I was just a wee lad then, so I might have my geography wrong.

I think you're right.

Alley Eye was before Players Club.

by **tGreenWay** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:33

duffy munn wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

That’s now two places you and my wife have worked. My guess is you crossed paths at some point.

I worked the salad bar at the Pretzel Bell in 81 and part of 82. At Dooleys, server, bartender and mgr fro 82 til 86

She didn’t get to EL until 85/86, so go on Pretzel Bell. Possibly at Dooley’s. As we’ve talked about before, Bob was GM then. One manager was a skinny guy with dark, curly hair.

by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:34

tGreenWay wrote:
duffy munn wrote:

I think you're right.

After further thought, the Riv was also Moon’s for quite awhile.

Yes

by **duffy munn** Thu 20 Jan 2022 - 20:36

tGreenWay wrote:
duffy munn wrote:

I worked the salad bar at the Pretzel Bell in 81 and part of 82. At Dooleys, server, bartender and mgr fro 82 til 86

She didn’t get to EL until 85/86, so go on Pretzel Bell. Possibly at Dooley’s. As we’ve talked about before, Bob was GM then. One manager was a skinny guy with dark, curly hair.

Bob was around forever. Still run into him now and again. Good dude. Curly haired dude was probably Tom.

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