Thursday, September 27, 2018

7 Reasons Why Drinking Beer Can Be Good For You

Friday, September 28, 2018, is National Drink Beer Day. (There sure seems to a lot of beer holidays on the calendar, but we don't mind at all!) Drinking beer sometimes gets a bad reputation, but when done in moderation, it can actually have some good health benefits for a person. Since we happen to have an incredible selection of tasty beers at our Lake of the Ozarks bar & restaurant, we're sharing a few of those health benefits in today's blog. 



Full of Good Stuff
No, we're not talking about the taste (although that's good too,) but the many nutrients that are found in beer. It has been found to have more B-vitamins than wine and the same amount of antioxidants, just different ones due to the ingredients used to brew beer. Both the B-vitamins and antioxidants may contribute to a decrease in heart disease. Beer also contains fiber and a significant amount of protein.   

Lowered Diabetes Risk
Some studies found evidence that people who drank 1-6 beers per week had a lower risk of diabetes than non-drinkers. Once again, we do need to stress that this is a result of moderate drinking. Heavy alcohol consumption can change the benefits we are listing today to impact your health negatively instead.  

Better Bones
Beer contains silicon, which is an essential mineral for bone formation. The type found in your pint can help to increase your bone density. 

Good Cholesterol
Good cholesterol levels are raised when you drink beer, which helps to improve blood flow. While it is increasing the levels of HDL (which is the good type of cholesterol) it also decreases amounts of LDL (the bad type of cholesterol.) 

Sharpens Your Wits
The increased blood flow also improves the blood flow to your brain, which can help to make you slightly smarter. (Unless you have too much, and that's when the bad decisions may begin happening!) Studies have actually been done that showed people with a slight beer buzz solved puzzles faster than their sober counterparts. It also discovered that the testers under the influence were 30% more likely to find the unexpected answer. 

A Healthier Mouth
Beer is able to keep some bacteria from forming and growing on your teeth. This means a decreased risk of tooth decay and gum disease. (But you still have to brush them!) 

Reduced Inflammation
The hops in beer have anti-inflammatory properties. Many major diseases have been linked to chronic inflammation, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, Alzheimer's, and even cancer.  



Beer at Casablanca & Casagrotto
According to the findings above, as long as you are responsible with your beer drinking, enjoying a pint or two can be a good thing. Our bar & restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip not only has the most delicious, ice-cold beer for you in a wide variety of different bottles and even a few cans, but we've also got 21 savory brews on tap. The next time you're in the mood for a refreshing beer, head on over to Casablanca & Casagrotto. We'll be sure to find the perfect one to hit the spot! 



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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Rave Reviews for Casablanca & Casagrotto at the Lake of the Ozarks

If you haven't had a chance to visit our Lake of the Ozarks bar & restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip, you may be wondering exactly what we have to offer. Personally, we think Casablanca Pub & Grill is the best place to hang out in the lake area, but we don't expect you to just take our word for it. Reviews from previous customers are an unbiased way for you to see exactly what to expect from us. Here are a few recent ones that we found online.


"We were there Saturday night. Food was awesome drinks were awesome and the live music was awesome. We live 6 hours away and visit LOTO a couple times a year and always end up at Casa!!"
-Mike C, review from Facebook

"Was there on Monday the 30th of June. OMG the onion rings!!!!... The fried Pickle Spear, OMG.!!!!! the BOMB, but, serve some ranch dipping sauce, the tart one ya serve is good but, Ranch. Now, PIZZA was AMAZING. Should be one of the best pizza's around.. Great place, would highly recommend to anyone..Nice , Friendly, Clean.. Workers very polite. We sat outside and one of their workers was out there waiting to go home or on break. Very polite and courteous. He asked if we needed anything, went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable, and had everything we needed, made us feel very at 
home and welcomed. Keep up the awesome work. Will definitely be back...One of the top 3 places at the Lake that everyone should check out."
-Brenda C, review from Google

"Very very happy they decided to go Non-Smoking!!! Such an improvement we can now actually sit inside the bar enjoying the drinks and the music!"
-Sharon J, review from Yelp


"Great place will definitely go back! All of the locals recommended it!"
-Stacy G, review from Facebook

"Good Breakfast
Went on a Saturday morning. We were able to be seated right away. Great breakfast selection. Food came out quickly. Service was good!"
-Iowansoftballmom, review from TripAdvisor

"Stopped in at Casablanca for breakfast and I ordered their Shrimp Frittata! It was delicious!! Highly recommend this establishment for great food and awesome atmosphere."
-Denise C, review from Facebook

photo from Facebook review

"Best place on the strip for drinks, or food, but you already know that... Especially when you need your menu item "Tweaked" a bit... (I'm Type two, so I asked them to rinse my burger off in hot water after frying, GOTTA watch the caloric content, ya know. Also I asked for double L,T,P, &O. I got a SMILE, a TASTY big burger, & NO extra charge for the Xtra-veggies... THAT'S how ya keep `em coming back."
-Steve G, review from Google

"Shoot Out Dining
We were in town for the Shoot Out and stopped in for cold beer and pizza. Great Service, Ice Cold Beer and delicious pizza."
-Marge Z, review from TripAdvisor

"Good Hamburgers
In the LOTO area there are a lot of burgers places to try, but I've found Casablanca to be the best, good fries too. Since you always end up at the Bagnell Strip anyway, you might as well plan a meal here."
-KoloradoKarl, review from TripAdvisor


"Pizza was great!!! Beer was cold and service was awesome!!!"
-Kris M, review from Facebook

"Excellent service, excellent food. Best burger I have had in a long time and I am from Omaha with a lot of good burger options! Also a great Philly and great pizza at our table. We visited for lunch on a Tuesday."
-Jolene C, review from Google
"Outstanding Food and Service
My wife and I went to Casablanca two nights in a row - one for pizza and one for a sandwich. Both were absolutely delicious! Prices are reasonable and the service was excellent. Both nights we had a waitress ( in the “Grotto” downstairs) named Whitney. Amazingly, on the second night she remembered the pizza we had ordered the previous night and what we were drinking."
-Jim A, review from TripAdvisor


So what do you think? These people were extremely happy with their visit to our bar & restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip, and we will do everything in our power to make sure that your experience at Casablanca & Casagrotto is every bit as enjoyable. Come in soon and let us show you in person what we can do! 



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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

It's Bikefest Week at the Lake of the Ozarks!

It's time once again for the Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest, and as always, Casablanca Pub & Grill will be right in the middle of all the action taking place on the Bagnell Dam Strip! Exciting events will be happening all week long, including this year's final monthly Bike Night on the Bagnell Dam Strip, and our Lake of the Ozarks bar & restaurant is the best place to be to see a very large portion of it! 

photo from LakeBikefest.com
Bikefest 2018
The Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest involves all kinds of awesome events all over the lake area during the week of September 12-16. This action-packed event brings motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the United States to our neck of the woods for scenic rides, contests, concerts, and a whole lot more. Over 300 biker-friendly bars and restaurants will welcome the massive amount of people in town for this event.

Over the course of the week, participants are invited to enjoy the many scenic rides that the lake area has to offer. These are especially beautiful this time of year. Three different ride maps can be downloaded from www.LakeBikefest.com, plus you can get all of the details about everything going on surrounding this incredible event. One particular activity that gets bikers out on the road and seeing the local sights is the Passport Ride where a completed passport enters you to win your very own 2017 FXDL 103 Dyna Low Rider! 

photo from LakeBikefest.com
Thursday Bike Night on the Strip 
This year's final Bike Night on the Bagnell Dam Strip just so happens to fall within Bikefest Week. (What a coincidence!) That means on Thursday, September 13 you get two events rolled into one! In addition to the extra excitement that Bikefest will bring, Bike Night on the Strip will have its usual fun going on too.

This includes lots of prizes and giveaways, a poker walk that benefits the lake area Buddy Pack Program for local children, and your last chance to register to win a customized Harly Softail from Karma Custom Cycle. Here at Casablanca, the talented Tim Newell will be performing on stage. You can join us inside for the show or listen from our outside patio while you watch all of the event action happening up and down the Strip. 



Park Yourself at Casablanca 
Like we said, you can park yourself (and your bike) here at Casablanca and be right in the middle of all of the action going back and forth on the Bagnell Dam Strip. We'll have live music Thursday-Saturday to entertain you. To keep you well-fed and fully hydrated, we open Monday-Friday at 11 am, and on Saturdays & Sundays, we open early at 9 am for breakfast and an awesome Bloody Mary if you're ready for one!

We've got an incredible menu filled with all kinds of delicious dishes including piled-high nachos, outstanding sandwiches and burgers, and our famous Casadog. Oh yeah, and you can also find the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks downstairs from the brick oven of Casagrotto.


Be sure to stop by Casablanca & Casagrotto on the Bagnell Dam Strip while you're in town for Bikefest 2018. We know you're going to love it here and hopefully we'll be seeing you again once Bikefest is over too!



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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

The Best Brick Oven Pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks


September 5 on the calendar is designated as National Cheese Pizza Day. The obvious (and delicious) way to celebrate a holiday like this is to treat yourself for lunch or dinner to the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks. The lower level of Casablanca Pub & Grill houses Casagrotto and our famous brick oven pizzas.


Our Incredible 5-Cheese Blend
A plain cheese pizza may sound simple, but the way we do it, our cheese pizza is every bit as enjoyable and satisfying as a pie full of toppings! It all starts with freshly made, hand-tossed dough for the perfect crust. Next, it's topped with our special house-made tomato sauce. The cheese we top that with is made up of our mouthwatering 5-cheese blend, combining flavors that will have your taste buds tingling! 


Pizza Topping Choices
Of course, if you prefer a pizza with even more flavor on top of that delicious 5-cheese blend, we can most definitely take care of that for you. Our menu offers a long list of specialty pizzas featuring incredible combinations of toppings that create their own flavor sensation. There is also an even longer list of individual toppings if you prefer to create your own pizza. Those topping choices include: 
  • Sauces: Red Sauce, Pesto, or Alfredo
  • Anchovies
  • Artichoke
  • Bacon
  • Basil
  • Canadian Bacon
  • Capicola
  • Caramelized Onions
  • Chicken
  • Fresh Mozzarella
  • Garlic
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Ham
  • Meatballs
  • Mushroom
  • Olives
  • Pepperoni
  • Pineapple
  • Sausage


Specialty Pizzas
If you don't want to bother picking and choosing individual toppings, we've got an excellent selection of our own topping combinations for you to choose from. The specialty pizzas at Casagrotto are sure to satisfy the pizza cravings of everyone at the table. Here are some of our most popular creations.

Bagnell Dam Supreme
This is the most loaded pizza we offer - the perfect combination to satisfy both meat-lovers and veggie-lovers! Canadian Bacon, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Peppers, Black Olives, and freshly-made Sausage. 

JordanMeister
This is for the meat-lover minus the veggies. Mounds of homemade Sausage, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Iowa Bacon, and our homemade Tomato Sauce and 5-Cheese Blend.

Capo
With true Italian flavors, the Capo is a pizza that's packed full of flavor and soon to be your favorite! Tomato Sauce, Signature Cheese Blend, Italian Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, and Basil.

Dave's Hotel California
With tons of delicious housemade Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Fresh Mushrooms, and Black Olives on our own homemade Alfredo Sauce, this is a must try pie!

Cheryl's Doorman
This is a popular pizza at Casablanca, and you'll know why when you see the toppings! Peppers, Fresh Mushrooms, Onions, Roasted Garlic, Roma Tomato Slices, Artichoke Hearts, Black Olives, Tomato Sauce, and our 5-Cheese Blend.

Napoli
Simple, flavorful, and classic - that's what you'll find on the Napoli! Tomato Sauce, Meatballs, Signature Cheese Blend, and Basil.


When you dine with us at our Lake of the Ozarks bar & restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip, you can enjoy one of the 21 beers on tap that we serve along with your pizza. There are also fully stocked bars, both upstairs and downstairs, offering ice-cold bottled beer and all of your favorite cocktails.

If you prefer to enjoy your Casagrotto pizza at home, just give us a call at 573-964-5224 to place your to-go order for pickup. We also give you the ability to order pizza online through our website from noon-9 pm Monday-Thursday and noon-7 pm Friday-Sunday.


If you aren't already a pizza-lover, the amazing brick oven pizzas from Casablanca & Casagrotto are sure to turn you into one! Come in soon in honor of National Cheese Pizza Day, and come back again after that just because you love our pizza and can't wait to get another taste!


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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Join Us For an Awesome Labor Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks

There's no better place to be than the Lake of the Ozarks for Labor Day Weekend. While you're in town, there's no better place to spend your time than right here at our popular bar & restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip! You can't be on the water the entire time that you're here, and when you're ready to party on dry land, make your way to Casablanca in Lake Ozark.


Center of All the Action
Our Lake of the Ozarks pub & grill is located right in the center of all the action on the historic Bagnell Dam Strip. We happen to be the oldest bar in the lake area. As a matter of fact, this building turned 90 years old this year! Sitting inside, you get a sense of the rich history that has taken place between these walls.

If you choose to sit outside on our covered outdoor patio, you get a great view of all of the traffic, both on the road and on the sidewalk, passing by all day and night long. The Bagnell Dam Strip is a popular vacation destination, filled with all kinds of fun and exciting things to see and do. When you hang out at Casablanca, you get to witness it all, plus be a part of something very special right here.


Incredible Live Music
The best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks finds its way to our stage every week. The talent joining us this Labor Day Weekend is amazing, and we're willing to bet it pulls you out of your seat and onto the dance floor!

Thursday, August 30
Tim Newell

Friday, August 31
Steven Scott

Saturday, Sept. 1
Don Akers


Fantastic Food
We've got, not just one, but two kitchens serving up the most delicious food in town. Inside Casablanca, we create a wide variety of dishes that you're sure to love. There is a diverse list of appetizers, savory salads, our famous Casa Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, the best Dam hot dogs, and more coming out of the kitchen upstairs. We've even got a mouthwatering breakfast menu for you on the weekends.

Downstairs is home to Casagrotto and the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our pizza chefs work behind the bar so you can watch your pizza being created. We use a house-made tomato sauce and a proprietary 5-cheese blend, plus you can choose your own additional toppings or give one of our specialty pizzas a try. We also offer unbelievable grinders, calzones, and brick oven baked hoagies.


LOTS of Draft Beer
You'll find both bars at Casablanca and Casagrotto fully stocked so that our friendly bartenders can mix up all of your favorite drinks. Beer lovers are especially impressed to learn that we have 21 beers on tap, plus a wonderful variety of ice-cold bottles and cans too. With so many choices, you're going to want to stick around for a while and try more than one. (Don't worry, we're open 7 days a week, so you can always come back another day to try even more!) 


We're expecting to have a very eventful Labor Day Weekend here at our Lake of the Ozark bar & restaurant, and we plan to keep the fun going long after Labor Day is over too. We're open 7 days a week, year-round, and fall at the Lake has its own set of fun events in store. We've still got a couple of Hot Summer Nights and another Bike Night on the Strip coming, plus the Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest is happening September 12-16. Next month alone gives you plenty of reasons to hang out at Casablanca & Casagrotto. We'll be sure to save you a seat!


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Monday, August 20, 2018

Meet Us at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout on the Strip

This coming weekend, Saturday & Sunday, August 25-26, 2018, is one of the most popular annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks - the Shootout! These timed boat races have brought race enthusiasts to the lake area for years, and we get a taste of the excitement on land during the Shootout on the Strip on Wednesday, August 22, right in front of our Lake of the Ozarks bar & restaurant.


Shootout on the Strip
This family fun event will bring over 5,000 people to the historic Bagnell Dam Strip to see the boats that will be racing during the Shootout in person, up close and personal. The Strip, which will have racing boats on display all the way down it, will be closed to traffic during the Meet & Greet. This allows everyone to get a closer look, take some photos, and even talk to some of the Shootout participants and collect autographs from the drivers and their teams.

Boats will begin lining up on Hwy. 242 at 2 pm and will then parade to their spots on the strip around 3:45 pm. Everything should be in place and ready by 5 pm, and the rest of the evening is set aside for you to enjoy the show.


Boat Bounce
Deco Insurance is hosting their 3rd annual Boat Bounce which gives you the chance to win a big cash prize! At 8 pm during the Shootout on the Strip, 500 rubber boats will be dropped by the Lake Ozark Fire Department. The person in possession of the raffle ticket that matches the number of the boat that bounces closest to the target will win half the pot!

Tickets are $10 each, and the actual amount of winnings will depend on the total amount of tickets sold. If all 500 rubber boats are claimed, that means a possibility of a $2,500 prize! You don't have to be present to win, so even if you can't make it out on Wednesday night, you've still got a shot. Purchase tickets online through the Shootout website.


Dinner, Drinks & Live Music at Casablanca
Since the Shootout on the Strip will be taking place in the evening, you're going to get hungry for dinner. When that happens, head on over the to best bar & restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip. If you grab a seat out on the patio, you can watch all the action while you eat. Beginning at 7 pm, we'll have live music inside from the talented John Allen.

As a matter of fact, you should come on in early and enjoy a drink from the bar while you watch the race teams arrive and set up. Those seats will be waiting for you if you'd like to watch the races over the weekend on our TVs instead of from a boat too.


Once you're done checking out all of the awesome Shootout boats Wednesday night, come on back by for some more fun at Casablanca Pub & Grill. Hopefully you won a tidy sum of cash in the Boat Bounce to use while you're here! Even if you aren't the big winner, this event is sure to be an exciting one you do not want to miss. For more information on all of the events surrounding the Shootout, visit their website at www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.org


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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Your Favorite Bar - 90 Years Ago & Today!

The Lake of the Ozarks is an incredibly historical place, especially the Bagnell Dam area. As the oldest bar at the Lake of the Ozarks, Casablanca’s walls are filled with a rich and awesome history. Whether Casablanca is your favorite local bar or you’re visiting the Lake, you should know a little bit about our place before you stop back in! This year, we’re celebrating the 90th anniversary of our building being built. Read on for a timeline of our incredible building as well as a few fun facts about your beloved pub & grill at the Lake of the Ozarks!

TIMELINE


1928: The building was built.
1929: The building became the first Lake Ozark Post Office. Construction of Bagnell Dam also began during this year.
1933: Prohibition ended, and the building was turned into the Casablanca we all know and love!
1998: Casablanca was sold and renamed Slick's Biker Bar.
2003: The building was bought back by prior Casablanca customer and renamed the restaurant back to Casablanca.
2004: Casablanca was sold to Eddie Jordan, who ran it for 8 years.
2012: The Brick Brothers purchased the building from Eddie on Jan 20, 2012.
2012: The Mayor declared January 20th “Eddie Jordan Day” in Lake Ozark, complete with a parade and police escort.
2013: The basement of Casablanca was remodeled and turned into Casagrotto!


FUN FACTS

  1. Casablanca is the oldest bar in Lake of the Ozarks. Can you believe it?!
  2. The basement (now Casagrotto!) was a speakeasy during prohibition. Now, the basement also serves delicious BRICK OVEN PIZZA! With 21 of the best beers at the Lake of the Ozarks on tap, Casagrotto is more popular than ever.
  3. The building’s walls and floors are from cut-down trees during the construction of Bagnell Dam. Next time you stop in, take a look at the deep history, even in the walls.
  4. In the 1930s, Bonnie and Clyde were known to frequent this establishment.
  5. There are 27 TVs in Casablanca, so you’ll be sure to catch your favorite team playing.
  6. Casablanca has a dedicated 15 ton A/C unit for upstairs. We sure are thankful for this during these hot summer months!
  7. The POW WOW PUB sign on the patio is still glowing - it's the original one from the hotel bar.
  8. The Brick Brothers purchased Casablanca on New Year's Eve evening while drinking with Eddie. Big plans can be made over a couple of pints of our delicious beer!

Next time you come into Casablanca Pub & Grill, impress your friends and family with your knowledge of the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks. By the end of the night, you’ll be known as the expert on all things Casa! Thank you to all our devoted customers and first-time guests – you’re who has kept us going all these long years! The Casablanca of today is filled with amazing food, live music, great friends, sports games, and the best beer. Though our building is already with 90 years of history, we want to keep making memories with YOU! Come on out to Casablanca this weekend and make some history of your own. You’ll be glad you did!


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