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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573-964-5224

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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573-964-5224