Danny’s on Professor Ave., is the newest addition to the Hangry Brands hospitality group, is all set for its re-debut, which will occur at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 18. The Tremont bar opened with a different ownership a year and a half ago in the space below Crust Pizza.
Since opening, the lower-level hideaway has become popular with the service industry set thanks to its late-night eats, affordable prices and anything-goes vibe. Founder Danny Grim says that he has succeeded in the late-night-eats game because he has held fast to his beliefs.
“I think it takes the time and the work to actually do it,” says Grim, who is now the operating partner.
The new owners intend to build upon that strong foundation, they say.
“We’re casting a wider net,” explains Julia Licastro, Hangry Brands partner. “We love a service-industry bar – and we don’t want to change that – but from a business standpoint, you can’t depend just on the people coming in after work or later than that.”
Previously, Danny’s didn’t open its doors until 8 p.m. Going forward, the booze starts flowing at 4 p.m. Also, the food menu has been greatly expanded and will roll clear up until 2 a.m.
Hangry has built its brand around design-forward, camera-ready spots like Geraci’s Slice Shop, STEAK in Tremont and Jolene’s Honky Tonk on East 4th Street. For Danny’s, the enthusiastic group has manufactured the fictional Danny’s Breakroom, an employee-themed hangout where everyone is Danny.
“We love a theme at Hangry Brands,” adds Licastro.
Guests can hit the punch clock when they enter and exit, shop the fully stocked vending machine, and sit at glass high-tops perched above working copy machines. Having trouble deciding on a beverage? Spin the Employee Satisfaction Shot Wheel and be surprised. The shot of the day arrives in clear specimen cups a la random drug tests. The breakroom theme extends to include shareable espresso martinis served in glass coffee pots.
The bill of fare includes fried pickle chips, fried mozz triangles, waffle fries, onion-ring towers, tenders and wings. Smash burgers are $5 all night long, while the Flying Dannyman is a smash burger that swaps a pair of fat onion rings for the bun. There are salads and warm Krispy Kreme donuts, here accompanied by an assortment of dips.
For fun, there is darts, pinball, video games and great tunes.
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