Old 31 Tavern

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Hi Everyone!  Next time you are in Knox, check out 10-56 Brewing and Catering.  I had a perfect cheeseburger dinner this...
10/12/2025

Hi Everyone! Next time you are in Knox, check out 10-56 Brewing and Catering. I had a perfect cheeseburger dinner this evening while watching one of my favorite local bands, ACOUSTICALLY SPEAKING .

Those closest to me know I am pretty simple when it comes to beer... Coors Banquet, Coors Light, old school Budweiser, or Miller Lite. Put any one of those in front of me, and I am happy. But, 10-56 is kind of nudging me towards understanding micro-brews... locally-made, fresh, and sooooo good. Great job 10-56 and Acoustically Speaking. What a fantastic evening! James

Hi Everyone!  Shout-out to the Argos Police Department!  My cat Woody at the Tavern got cat nabbed at 2:31 pm (along wit...
09/07/2025

Hi Everyone! Shout-out to the Argos Police Department! My cat Woody at the Tavern got cat nabbed at 2:31 pm (along with his food bowl). And, at 3:36 pm, Assistant Police Chief Bradley Howe dropped Woody off along with his food bowl with the cat kibble still in the bowl! I so regret not snapping a pic of Woody sitting in the back seat of the Tahoe. Officer Howe and I had agreed the cat was likely to bolt when the door opened. Instead, he sat there looking at us like a criminal. I had to pick him up off the seat of the cruiser and you can see him walking away casually in one of the pictures.

Small town policing at its finest. Thank you Assistant Chief Howe! This would have never been the outcome where I grew up (San Diego).

To the guy who took Woody...
1) Do better.
2) When I re-open, you are on my infamous "barred list" that I inherited from the Bear's Den and expanded upon.
3) This is a bar... Would you not think I have cameras throughout for safety?
4) Again, seriously, do better.

James

Hi Everyone!  Though I have been enjoying my break, I find myself simply too excited about 2 Plymouth food businesses to...
06/08/2025

Hi Everyone! Though I have been enjoying my break, I find myself simply too excited about 2 Plymouth food businesses to keep quiet. As I think you know, I like eating out at locally-owned restaurants and bars. And, when I come across something good, I always feel compelled to tell people.

1) Gather 2 Graze Charcuterie, LLC has been steadily building a following in the area for 2 years now because of both their creativity and their quality. I am kind of one of the late ones to learn about them. I got one of their breakfast sandwiches at Saturday's Plymouth Farmer's Market and I understand now why they keep selling so many each weekend.

I had intended to just eat it in the car before driving home. But, when I took a close look at the inside of the sandwich, and realized how they made it, I decided to take it home and cut it in half so I could show you. The egg inside was basically a folded french omelette... almost like a crepe, and yet the sign on their table simply said "scrambled egg".

Their attention to detail is why I am so looking forward to being a patron when they eventually open up their brick-and-mortar in downtown Plymouth. After all, if they can do what they are currently doing at the Farmer's Market, they are certainly going to do a lot of fantastic things when their official home base is ready.

2) Guanajuato Supermarket is cooking delicious Mexican food right in the center of downtown Plymouth. They are in the red building that I've shown in a photo.

As the newest Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood, I have not seen them get the attention and accolades that they deserve. I have had lunch there 3 times now. And, I've been kind of on the sidelines hoping someone else would say some nice things about them.

I haven't yet introduced myself to the owner and told them how much I appreciate their tacos. So, I'm just going to do that here right now... "Guanajuato, excellent work! I like eating four of your carne asada tacos for lunch. And, I get annoyed that I'm too full to eat 4 more."

I love that Plymouth has so many Mexican restaurants now. I think it encourages them all to level-up their game. And, we as customers all benefit from that.

Both Plymouth and Rochester are evolving into food destinations right before our eyes. James

Hi Everyone!  What a fantastic Saturday morning it is right now at the Plymouth Farmer's Market opening day!   Plymouth ...
05/10/2025

Hi Everyone! What a fantastic Saturday morning it is right now at the Plymouth Farmer's Market opening day! Plymouth Farmers Market Inc. and Plymouth Chamber

If I had to guess, there's maybe 350 people here. A fine day in small town U.S.A.

If you can't make it today, I highly recommend attending next time. The energy and atmosphere created by these local vendors, in this pleasant setting, is so warm, wonderful, and inspiring.

BTW, thank you to those friends who've reached out to check on me. ❤️ Still trying to find our new home that is "right" for me, and still so excited for the future. In the meantime, I've been practicing new menu items. I've always felt proficient cooking beef, so I've been focusing on raising my game with pork and chicken entrées.

Welcome to this amazing part of the year in our area. I wish everyone a perfect farmer's market season... vendors and customers alike.

James

Thank you Marshall County Humane Society, Indiana for everything you do!  Today's event was so much fun and we will cont...
03/03/2025

Thank you Marshall County Humane Society, Indiana for everything you do! Today's event was so much fun and we will continue to do whatever we can to help you!

This is exactly the type of community event for which I'd like to use the Argos site. Thanks again! Best Regards, James

Hi Everyone.  I've decided to put the Argos site on hold for a bit.  I need some time to figure out how to make it run a...
02/27/2025

Hi Everyone. I've decided to put the Argos site on hold for a bit. I need some time to figure out how to make it run at least budget neutral.

In the meantime, I'm going to make my place available for free to host fundraisers for local community causes that are important to me. I'm very thankful to be able to help, and I am going to apply myself to that.

I want to thank our wonderfully supportive and enthusiastic customers who have become my new friends. I'm just so shocked and thankful at the distance so many of you traveled to eat and/or drink at my place.

And, I would like to thank my old friends and colleagues from Walmart Plymouth - N Oak Dr who have always been so supportive and have had my back.

I look forward to seeing all friends, new and old, at my new place!

In addition to donating my Argos site to be used by certain local causes, I will continue to rent it out for private events. I might re-open Argos in a bit if I can get it to make sense. I will in fact be opening in Plymouth or Rochester (with more emphasis as a restaurant) when I can find the right location, which is very hard.

Please take great care of yourselves! This path is not even close to done. I'm just trying to navigate better. Talk with you soon! Best Regards, James ❤️

Hi Everyone.  We made lasagna for tonight's dinner special.  $13.00. Karaoke starts at 7pm!I hope you're having a nice w...
02/22/2025

Hi Everyone. We made lasagna for tonight's dinner special. $13.00. Karaoke starts at 7pm!

I hope you're having a nice weekend! James

02/20/2025

Good morning. Tonight's Special is a made-from-scratch Beef Stew with Fresh-Baked Dinner Rolls. $13.00

We open at 4pm. Karaoke runs from 7pm to 10pm.

Have a great day! James

Good morning!  Just to clarify... the Comedy Show on Friday is free of charge.  And, we are a 21+ only venue.My place is...
02/19/2025

Good morning! Just to clarify... the Comedy Show on Friday is free of charge. And, we are a 21+ only venue.

My place is still very much so in the development phase and trying new things. I'm quite a bit away from doing a cover charge or selling tickets as it's all experimental.

So much of this is still to determine what's viable in Argos vs the new location. And, I hope our customers simply come and enjoy!

Have a great day! James

Hi Everyone.  I got a few texts and private messages asking what "Pepper Steak" is, which is our Dinner Special for this...
02/16/2025

Hi Everyone. I got a few texts and private messages asking what "Pepper Steak" is, which is our Dinner Special for this Friday's Stand Up Comedy Night.

It's our first time serving it at the Tavern. Here are some photos! It's beef, bell peppers, onion, a bit of garlic, and a savory sauce. $15.00

I hope the week ahead of you is a perfect one. And, I hope to see you on Friday 2/21!

Best Regards,
James

Address

107 N Michigan Street
Argos, IN
46501

Opening Hours

Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 4pm - 12am

Telephone

+15742814259

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